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Reborn: War's Nightmare
Book: Reborn: War's Nightmare Read Online Free
Author: D. W. Jackson
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Fantasy, Epic, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Two Hours or More (65-100 Pages)
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damage. If they had to fight them without their abilities sealed, Ash was sure that the mass of bodies would most likely be their own.
    “My lord, we are awaiting your orders,” One of the demon commanders said coming up beside Ash.
    “Build a pyre,” Ash said as he surveyed the battlefield once again. “Burn all the bodies together.
    “At once my lord,” The demon said bowing his head.
    “Lord Ash,” Li said coming up beside him with a prideful look on her face. “Did you order them to be burned together to show that in death all are the same?”
    “No,” Ash said shaking his head and Li’s face fell slightly. “I do believe that we are all the same in the eyes of the gods, but that is not the reason for my actions. The King has forced this war on the idea that demons are evil and must be destroyed. The knights are honored warriors. The King would wish to give them honor even in death. I wanted to make it impossible for him to tell the difference between the ashes of his enemies and that of his own forces.”
    “That sounds quite evil my lord,” Li said frowning.
    Ash’s shoulders slumped, but he couldn’t find the words to dispute Li’s claim. “It is what it is,” Ash said after taking a few deep breaths.
    Though there were numerous bodies, it didn’t take long for a large orange glow to fill the air as the bodies began to burn. After saying a silent prayer and bowing his head toward the fallen warriors, Ash turned back to the demon army that was awaiting his orders.
    “Time to march,” Ash said as he climbed upon one of the horses that had been taken from the enemy camp. They had already delayed their marching and with enemy forces coming quickly, they were in a dangerous situation. Thankfully they had a good idea about what abilities and skills the regular army soldiers had, though there was always the chance of a dark horse hidden as long as they didn’t allow themselves to be surrounded they had a good chance of meeting with their main forces.
    After being delayed, the demon army had no choice but to march throughout the night and next day, only resting once the sun had sat once again. Everyone was tired, including Ash, even though he had spent most of the day on horseback. No tents were pitched, no one had the energy for it. Thankfully it was a clear night and the air was comfortable so all that was needed was a soft blanket to cover the hard ground.
    Ash had taken a place near the center of the camp, though not by his own choice. As he sat in front of a small glowing fire, he couldn’t help but curse his place as the demon lord. He didn’t mind the obligations and duties, but it was the fact many of the choices were taken from his hands. He could object and fight. In truth there was no one who could tell him what to do, but if he did so it would only bring more troubles on those around him and that was something that Ash couldn’t bring himself to do that.
    “Lord Ash, what is bothering you?” Tolarea asked in her normal straight forward attitude.
    “Nothing,” Ash replied looking up at the tall woman.
    Tolarea slightly frowned and knitted her brows. “Lord Ash, I know I am not the…Easiest person to talk to, but even I can tell something is bothering you.” When Tolarea spoke, Ash could noticed a slightly bothered expression appear on her face that he had not seen before. Seeing the massive woman look slightly out of sorts, Ash couldn’t help but find it slightly cute.
    “I just don’t like the idea of being restricted,” Ash said, not holding back his complaints anymore. “I thought that the demon lord was supposed to stand at the front of the battle. Instead everyone seems to think I should stay at the back and be watched over like some kind of invalid.”
    “I see,” Tolarea said frowning. “It is true that the other demon lords were seen as nearly immortal gods, but they trained for years and sometimes centuries before taking on the title of the Maoh. We are all just
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