readease #374 - Chapter 373: Fengye City Crisis (Part 2)
#374 - Chapter 373: Fengye City Crisis (Part 2)
“We can discuss those matters later.”
Sophia said, “The current focus is how to deal with the attack from Karami's army and the cultists.”
“What else can we do? Fight, of course! Anyone who dares to invade Windleaf City will get a double hammer blow from me, one hammer for each!” Thor roared, brandishing his warhammer.
The dwarves seemed to lose thirty percent of their intelligence when dealing with such conflicts.
Even Thor, as the clan leader, was usually quite calm, but now his mind was filled with nothing but battle.
“Fighting is necessary, but how we fight is the key.”
The elves were much calmer. Alesia spoke, “According to the City Lord, this Karami is coming on strong and his strength is likely not simple.”
As she spoke, she glanced at Sophia, “Do we have a clear understanding of his specific combat power?”
Sophia shook her head, “It all happened so suddenly, and much of it was power Karami had secretly accumulated. We know very little.”
“However, what we can confirm is that he was able to capture the Imperial City so quickly, his subordinates must include Divine-level experts, and in considerable numbers.”
“Adding to that, there are numerous cults. With our current strength, it will be difficult to resist.”
“It seems this attack has been planned for a long time…” Alesia narrowed her eyes. “Mobilizing such a powerful force couldn't have happened overnight.”
“I think so too.” Sophia nodded. “This battle is destined to be very difficult.”
“Therefore, we must focus on defense and delay as much time as possible.”
“Waiting for those human experts who went to the Residual Abyss Continent to return?” Alesia instantly understood.
They were certainly aware of such a major event as the Tower of Reincarnation trial.
It was just that the elves had always been non-competitive and didn't get involved.
“Yes.”
Sophia nodded. “As long as we can hold out until then, the crisis will naturally be resolved.”
“Playing defense? We're not very good at that.”
Thor stroked his chin. “Can't we really go out there?”
“If you think you can face more than one Divine-level expert alone, then I have no objection.” Alesia said.
“Then forget it. I'm not that powerful.” Thor thought for a moment and decided not to insist.
“Also, you dwarves have been in Windleaf City for so long, haven't you built any fortifications? Can't you play defense?” Alesia asked again.
“How is that possible! Who are you looking down on?”
Thor instantly flew into a rage. “Windleaf City's fortifications are definitely stronger than other cities!”
“Then that's it?”
Alesia said, “The power you can unleash by using these fortifications is definitely much stronger than actively going out of the city. Why take that risk?”
“What do you know?”
Thor curled his lip. “Only passionate fighting, the collision between bodies, that is the fighting style of us dwarves! That's what you call a battle!”
“If you want more unnecessary sacrifices, I have no objection, but let me say this in advance, we elves will not go out of the city with you. We will only stay and defend the city.” Alesia said calmly.
“Tch! If you don't go out, we won't either.”
Thor put away his hammer. “Anyway, I promised Lord Ye Han that I would guard Windleaf City. For his sake, we'll let that Karami see the crystallization of our dwarven wisdom!”
“Then, may I ask how the fortifications and mechanisms are specifically distributed? How should they be deployed?”
Sophia took over the conversation and asked, “Do we need to deploy manpower? And…”
“Uh… it's like this.”
Faced with this series of questions, Thor was stunned for a moment, then answered fluently.
“Then, outside of these mechanisms, we will set up some defensive forbidden spells. This way, even Divine-level experts will find it difficult to break through in a short time.”
Alesia listened to Thor's description and pondered.
The elves were most skilled in defensive magic, and now fighting this defensive battle would allow them to exert their greatest strength.
Coupled with the fortifications built by the dwarves, the entire Windleaf City could be said to be the most difficult main city to capture.
Soon, the group quickly formulated a strategic plan.
“Kids! Time to move!”
Outside the hall, Thor brandished his warhammer and roared loudly, gathering the dwarves.
Similarly, Alesia also led the elven experts and cast defensive magic outside the city in advance, constructing a solid barrier.
The local guards of Windleaf City, on the other hand, performed their duties and were distributed in various places according to past practice.
Buzz buzz buzz!
Streams of brilliant magic rose, and the peaceful aura of the elves spread out. The city walls were covered with a faint halo, which was refreshing.
The defensive mechanisms hidden in various places were also activated. Under the dwarves' modification, many originally unremarkable places secretly hid killing moves.
The entire Windleaf City was now a fortress as solid as gold.
Time flew by, and three days passed.
Rumble!
The ground shook, and rolling black dust swept towards Windleaf City.
It was Karami personally leading the two major legions, stirring up a thick cloud of dust during the march.
The sky seemed to darken, and the aura of death was shocking.
Although Karami usually looked like a good-for-nothing, that seemed to be just a facade. The army he led showed extremely strong military qualities.
With several mysterious Divine-level experts in the formation, it was no wonder that they could capture the Imperial City in half a day.
The army stopped outside Windleaf City.
“They do have some ability to build such a defense line.”
Feeling the magic aura rippling in the air, Karami sneered, not too surprised.
After all, there were two ancient races in the city. If they weren't prepared, it would be unrealistic.
But so what?
No matter how strong the defensive barrier was, there would be a day when it would be broken.
Karami was still full of confidence that the iron cavalry under his command could flatten Windleaf City, but it would just take more time.
He confidently spoke, his voice spread out through magic: “Sophia, you know that even these methods can't stop my progress.”
“Now, I'll give you one last chance to open the city gate and submit to me.”
“As long as you promise to hand Night Cold over to me when he returns, then you will be the most respected woman in the Dragon Phoenix Empire and become my queen.”
“I will only give you five minutes to consider. Once the time is up, then when I personally enter the city, it will be too late for you to regret it.”
“Now, start the countdown…”
“No need to consider.”
At this moment, Sophia's gentle and resolute voice sounded, “You should just give up on that idea.”
“What a pity.” Karami sighed. “I thought you were a smart woman, but I didn't expect you to be so stupid. It seems it's time for you to recognize reality.”
“Only someone as powerful as me is your only choice!”
“And only I am qualified to possess you and everything in Windleaf City.”
“Attack!”
He shouted angrily, and the army behind him rushed out like a flood.
The battle officially began.