SPELLBOUND

Meanwhile, outside the barrier, another intense fight was happening. Savage orcs who were under the control of a dark magic were rampaging within the dungeons. They did not know when did the orcs even got there. As from what they knew, many of the orcs had been wiped out by the princess' light fae forces when they had come to rescue the men. The savage orcs shouldn't have reached the palace before them! So where did these orcs come from? But they did not have the luxury to question anymore due to the brutal fight. And besides, there was really no reason for them to even dig in too much on how it really happened as dark magic was involved in this war.

This war was not something the vampires could deal with using their time-tried battle strategies and intelligence anymore. They could only rely on their physical strength right now and yes, teamwork, since they do not have the magic to counter it. They knew that these orcs were trying to break through and get inside the barrier that had trapped their princess inside. And knowing that the princess and the prince were dealing with the main enemies within, the men swore to themselves that they had to deal with these orcs and never allow them to cross the barrier. This was their job now!

With the help of the light faes, the vampires found it easier to kill the savage orcs now. The light faes cast a strong magic on their swords, making it possible for them to cut through the orc's skin with so much ease compared to when there was no magic involved. It was amazing how their magic worked.. Their blades literally sliced through those thick hides as how a hot knife slides though cold butter. The combination of both the vampire's speed and strength and the light faes' magic together were such a force to be reckoned with.

It was amazing how fast they all learned to combine their strengths and fight together. Their teamwork only smoothened out the longer they fought together on the same side. Every strike, parry, casting of spells and throwing that magic out were done in tandem, so fluid and perfectly timed that it all seemed like a well-oiled machinery running flawlessly.

Zanya's left hand was releasing magic onto Samuel's sword and the right one onto Zolan's. The other light fae with them named Kariza was aiding Luc and Reed while Leon was guarding the light faes from being knocked out as their magic suppliers.

Every time an orc attacked the girls, Leon was there to block the attack.

The synchronization between the vampires and light faes were such a sight to behold and it appeared to be quite effective. However, the enemies seemed to keep rising in numbers as well. They were obviously dead but as long as their hands and feet were intact, they still rose like undead creatures. The dark magic sustaining them was too strong. The source of the orc's magic was like the sun, and it seemed to have no limit to it.

Zolan was worried because he knew the light faes' magic, though effective and powerful, was just like their strength where it was not an infinite thing. It would only be a matter of time before they start running out of mana and that only meant no more magic. They would have to rest to replenish the strength and energy they have spent from the fights.

"Zanya! Kariza!" Zolan shouted at the girls. "Don't use your magic unless the situation is absolutely necessary. Unless it is going to be fatal, hold back. Try to conserve your magic! We don't know how long this fight will take so make sure to take it easy and pace yourselves. You guys too. Don't go all out for now! We are in this for the long haul."

Everyone nodded and they tried to slow down and pace themselves, all the while making sure that the orcs do not make it past them.

"I will go call for reinforcements." Zanya panted out to Leon who was guarding their backs.

Leon quickly glanced at her sideways before returning his focus before him and knocking off another blow that was aimed at Zanya. "That's a bad idea. Some orcs might be rampaging all along the exit right now." Leon replied.

"Don't worry. I'm not going there physically. I'll be leaving my body here as that's the safest way. Here… take this." She threw her sword to Leon before he could even utter a single word.

The silver white blade was light in Leon's hand as he had caught it by reflex. And despite it not being in Zanya's hand anymore, the blade amazingly kept its shimmery silver glow.

"This is…" Leon trailed of as he saw Zanya's body already losing its glow and only seemed like a waxed figure that was lifelike. Her eyes were now closed as she stood there like a statue and Leon knew her spirit had already left her body.

"Be careful and comeback immediately!" He could only shout out his warning in the general direction that he assumed she would be going despite not knowing if Zanya was still there as an orc rushed to attack him.

Leon leapt and slashed at the orc using Zanya's lightweight blade. To his amazement, the blade cut through the orc's skin so easily and neatly. He could not quite believe how sharp this magical sword was!

But all of a sudden, as though the orcs had found an opening when the vampires slowed down from their attacks, they now increased in ferocity and attacked them all out. With the absence of Zanya, Samuel and Zolan now were lacking in magical aid. Therefore, Leon had to go over to their side to aid them and stop the orcs from entering the barrier.

Leon had successfully brought the orc down using Zanya's magical sword. But unfortunately, he had to leave his post in the process. When he turned back to check on the situation of his own post, his eyes widened at the sight of an orc who was about to strike Zanya's body.