The ground shook as the legion of demons moved down the different levels of the tower. You could hear the screams of solo levelers and full parties as they were eradicated from within the dark walls. The plan to invade the forest was beginning and all of the demons that were willing and able to fight had organized into their own respective small armies headed by a general. Each general was assigned to a part of the forest to gain control over. With each of the attack squads prepared at the base of the tower. Vel ordered a fast march into the wood.

Malori's Pov

"This is unfair" Malori whined as she quickened her march.

"What the fact that we are leading the charge or the fact that your not with your queen?" I looked over at my assigned partner with a glare. Vel had thought it a good idea to pair me with Haza. I still don't know why she wouldn't want me by her side. I get that I need to watch Haza, but I still want to be by her side.

"You're right I would much rather be by her side for this. I bet you're feeling the same as me right?" I asked as my lips curled up. Haza stopped in her track, and I couldn't really tell what she was thinking. Haza then looked up at me with a wild blush spread across her face, and I could tell I had hit the mark with what I had said. Looking forward we had a few more hours until we exited the Barren Territories. Looking back at the legion of demons at our command I saw a bunch of familiar faces. I really wish I didn't have to put any of them into danger. I remember when I had befriended all of them. They didn't really trust me at first, but like with Queen Vel they eventually did.

"Haza I just thought of something,"

"What is it now Malori?" Haza asked looking at me like I was the little kid asking a thousand questions.

"Why didn't we just get Cerik to help with this?" I asked coming to the epiphany that I had not seen him in a while. I guess I got too caught up with Vel and the tower. We could use his help with limiting our losses. Opening up my friends list I scroll down to Cerik.

Malori: Hey Cerik I need you to run over to the forest later. We could all use your help. Melathia will be there too. ;)

Cerik: What are you up to now Malori?

Malori: Nothing we could just really use your help forest today.

Cerik: This doesn't sound good, but I guess I will come get you out of whatever trouble you and your girlfriend are dealing with.

"Looks like we're going to be getting some small reinforcements later," I said smiling at Haza.

"How strong is he?" She asked curiously.

"A little weaker than Fenn, but him and I have some really strong battle synergy."

"Well, let's hope we develop a similar synergy. I really want this to be over quickly so Kiera and I can relax some more.

"Ooh have you two had sex yet?" I asked a little too overenthusiastically. I could see haza's face turn red as she turned to me.

"No we have not. We are taking things slowly even though we're engaged." Haza screeched out flailing her arms around.

"If you need any tips you can come to me. Vel says I am really good at making her-." I was cut off by Haza's hand covering my mouth.