Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2624: 1445: The Prelude to Battle
Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The moment Leo Ray finished speaking, the Magic Cannons lined atop the city walls unleashed their payload. Having just completed their energy charge, they roared in unison, sending streaks of light howling toward the nearby enemy stronghold.
The thunderous resonance of magic filled the dark sky, crashing instantly against the Absolute Defense Barrier protecting the enemy fortress. The impact looked like a heavy downpour striking the surface of a still lake—a terrifyingly beautiful display of destructive power.
Watching the relentless wave of magical explosions, even Lannis and the elite warriors of the Catman Clan standing on the ramparts could not hide their astonishment.
It was undeniable that the resources and foundation of the Human Emperor far surpassed anything they had envisioned.
“Blast it, what is going on?”
On the opposing fortress wall, a Medusa general with a face twisted in rage screamed, “Who dares to launch an assault here? Who is bold enough to interfere with Queen Belinda’s coronation?”
As she barked orders, the Medusa general squinted through the billowing smoke. She was shocked to see a massive, blue-hued city materialize in the distance, its magical radiance pulsing rhythmically.
“A blue Land of Divine Favor... it looks remarkably like the Shadow Market. Is that not the mobile city belonging to the Human Emperor mentioned in our reports?”
While commanding her subordinates to pour more energy into the Absolute Defense Barrier, the Medusa general’s eyes burned with a lethal light. “The Grand Army of our Desert Alliance should have already crushed the Desolate Fortress. For this brat to show his face here is nothing short of seeking his own grave!”
“No wonder the boy acts so arrogant; he has these filthy traitors backing him up.”
The Medusa general quickly spotted the banners of the Desert Catman Clan waving over Ice Stone City. Her face twisted into a sneer as she muttered, “Fine then. Penetrating my defenses won't be a simple task. Struggle all you want, but once our Desert Grand Army finishes its conquest, there won't be enough left of you to bury!”
As the general’s threats faded, the enemy’s Absolute Defense Barrier—which had flickered under the initial barrage—suddenly surged with renewed power, standing as firm and immovable as a massive mountain range.
“This is bad. That Absolute Defense Barrier wasn't a quick setup; they’ve deployed it using Barrier Crystals, making it significantly more durable than the previous ones!”
On the walls of Ice Stone City, the Catman Grand Elder narrowed his eyes as he identified the problem. He exclaimed, “Look, the number of soldiers on their walls is minimal. The rest must be stationed below to fuel the barrier! They aren't even trying to counterattack; they’re just hiding like cowards!”
“It is worse than that. The barrier isn't just being sustained by ten Tier 3 Legions; there is at least one Tier 4 Legion providing reinforcement.”
Lannis grew increasingly grim after analyzing the state of the battlefield.
“But as the Clan Leader stated, Belinda hasn't fully mastered the Medusa power yet. She shouldn't have the authority to command Tier 4 units, and the main alliance forces are still tied up at the Desolate Fortress…”
The female elder’s confusion turned to realization, her eyes widening in alarm. “Could the Witch Demon Army be providing them with secret assistance?!”
“That is the only logical conclusion.”
Lannis nodded solemnly, confirming her fears. “It appears we have underestimated the strength of our opposition.”
Hearing the exchange between Lannis and the elder, the remaining Catman generals and elders took on heavy expressions, their gazes fixed on the stalemate ahead.
It was common knowledge that Medusas were born mages, making them exceptionally difficult to suppress, whereas their own side relied on Tier 4 physical legions who were unable to operate the Magic Cannons.
With the Witch Demons providing clandestine support, the enemy had created a nearly impenetrable shield.
Standing near the Catman elite, Leo Ray, Elder Bing, Frost, and their companions reached the same conclusion. The enemy’s Absolute Defense Barrier was far more resilient than they had anticipated.
To make matters worse, after the initial volley, the lack of immediate magic power caused the cannon fire to slacken. Even with the added physical projectiles from the Catman archers and javelin hurlers, the enemy remained completely unfazed.
“I didn't expect their defense to be this solid.”
Leo Ray’s brow furrowed as he took a slow, deep breath.
During that first strike, he and Elder Bing had used dozens of Tier 6 Attack Scrolls to bolster the assault. Despite this, the barrier hadn't even cracked, proving its immense structural integrity.
Furthermore, his stock of Demon Energy Luminous Crystals was dangerously low. Most had been distributed to the fortresses currently facing the main enemy host. Without them, the Magic Cannons couldn't fire continuously and had to be recharged slowly, which crippled their offensive momentum.
The most pressing issue was that if the strongest opening move couldn't break the barrier, the subsequent, weaker attacks would surely fail.
“Your Majesty of the Humans, if a solution isn't found quickly, then perhaps…”
Lannis turned toward Leo Ray. He left the sentence hanging, but the implication was obvious.
If they continued to waste time here, not only would they fail to save Sina, but their location would be revealed, giving the enemy the confidence to launch a full-scale assault on the Desolate Fortress and Fortress Resoundingly.