The news sent chills across the army, everyone was still

　　the legendary demons weren`t an easy thing to kill

　　stories told of ancient battles with a demon tribe

　　battles too incredible for any to describe

　　Everybody knew the tales of demon lords of old

　　every human child had heard the ancient stories told

　　heroes fought the demons til the human lands were won

　　with demons driven out a peaceful era had begun

　　Only songs survived of those amazing bygone days

　　histories of then all seemed to vanish in a haze

　　but even now, the human army felt the stories` weight

　　and many thought to flee the scene before it was too late

　　No one faulted those who ran, but most would choose to stay

　　they`d come too far to throw their chance at fame and land away

　　the army rallied their morale beneath the hero`s flag

　　and not a single soldier`s foot would dare begin to drag

　　The hero filled his army with his passion for the fight

　　those legendary evil things would face the hero`s might

　　only one among them took much longer to convince

　　but there was little choice provided to the sober prince

　　"Hero, I don`t doubt that you`ve confirmed the demons` plan

　　but I confess that I am on the side of those who ran

　　our empire is a monumental power as it stands

　　can we really place our empire`s future in your hands"

　　The hero was offended by the words of his old friend

　　but he was well aware the prince`s doubts would never end

　　"fate has brought this battle to us, one day you will see

　　we have luck and friends enough to seize this victory"

　　"You should know the stories, ancient wars were not so quick

　　the thought of facing legendary demons makes me sick

　　our empire may be stronger than it ever was right nowThe tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation.

　　but legend only says the wars were won, no one knows how"

　　The hero started laughing, and it caused the prince unease

　　he felt a coldness in his laughter like a winter breeze

　　"now our empire has a chance to bring the legend back

　　I have found my enemy, so now I must attack"

　　The prince resigned himself to watching how events unfold

　　the reigns of destiny weren`t something normal men could hold

　　he prayed that should the demons be as real as legends said

　　the hero would be strong enough to fight them in his stead

　　The army was formidable, but they were mortal men

　　he also longed to see his home and family again

　　he steeled himself to fight with honour til the bitter end

　　regardless of who fate chose for his enemy or friend

　　Finally the army made it through the hills and trees

　　but in the clearing what they saw brought many to their knees

　　the presence of a demon army came as no surprise

　　but still they were dumbfounded by demon army`s size

　　For every human fighting on their righteous empire`s side

　　at least a hundred times as many demons stood with pride

　　still the hero didn`t share the army`s sudden fear

　　even he alone could deal with every demon here

　　The hero who`d been cold and distant lately then went forth

　　the prince stood by and watched him face the demons of the north

　　his hands began to radiate a terrifying glow

　　he hadn`t felt so ready for a fight since long ago

　　Every demon waiting for them there upon the field

　　looked as though they had the strength of will to never yield

　　terrifying auras came from demons big and small

　　generals with magic weapons standing proud and tall

　　The hero didn`t hesitate to launch the first attack

　　every other soldier struck with fear still at his back

　　"demons one and all why don`t you come and test my skill

　　fight until there`s no one left of you for me to kill"

　　Revelling in all the strength bestowed to him by fate

　　his appetite for battle near impossible to sate

　　a general came forward with his own impressive blade

　　the hero laughed with every great attack his foe could trade

　　While they fought he asked the demon if he was their king

　　but found that he was just the ruler`s favoured underling

　　"our lord has been engaged in battle with our enemy

　　until his battle ends, you must be satisfied with me"

　　The hero didn`t care to hear the business of his foe

　　whether they had problems of their own, he needn`t know

　　but he was content to test his new opponent`s sword

　　finally he`d found a fight that didn`t leave him bored

　　The armies held their ground while they were fighting one on one

　　realizing slowly that their battle had begun

　　by the time the demon fell, the hero`s smile was wide

　　indeed he`d found a battle that could keep him satisfied

　　He looked behind him at the human knights frozen in fear

　　and with his laugh their confidence began to reappear

　　"I bring justice to this cursed and godforsaken land

　　surrender now or I`ll kill all you monsters where you stand"

　　The faces of the demons who he faced were full of rage

　　The hero smiled while thinking of the battles he could wage

　　"the war to end all wars has come at last to set me free

　　this shall be the day that I fulfill my destiny"

　　One by one the humans marched into the open plain

　　but resolution on the demons` faces didn`t wane

　　their march became a charge and with the hero at its core

　　the forces met to bring about a new era of war

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