Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2645: 1456: Into the Depths of the Black Fog
Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...
As the two elite squads steadied themselves, Leo Ray glanced around, identifying the arrivals as the group under Loris from the Rainforest Fortress Alliance and Sina from the Desert Alliance.
Within Loris's squad, familiar faces like Thomas, old Susan, and the rest from the Shadow Market remained largely the same, but Sina's companions had shifted entirely, now including Lannis, the Catman Clan's Leader, a skilled female Fox People warrior, and a cactus-like humanoid specialist.
Catman and Fox People were no strangers to him, yet Leo Ray recalled tales of that peculiar humanoid figure, who truly hailed from the Desert Alliance's Desert Needle People.
Clearly, following the assault on Sina, numerous key figures around her, such as the Masked Man, had endured heavy wounds or perished outright.
“Desert Leader, you must take extra care this time.”
Evidently aware of Sina's troubles, Loris put on a show of worry across his leonine features, taunting, “Should another trap spring, the Desert Alliance might well find itself leaderless.”
“Rest assured, even in my folly, I won't allow just anyone to seize power and hand over the whole alliance.”
Just as informed about Loris's own circumstances, Sina refused to back down, lifting her chin defiantly to meet his gaze.
“You…”
At these words, Loris found himself at a loss for reply, while the normally loud old Susan hung her head in embarrassment, offering no counter.
Witnessing this exchange, Leo Ray gave a helpless grin.
True to form, the rival alliances nursed profound resentments, and despite their uneasy partnership, shedding the suspicion between them would demand considerable effort.
Thinking of that, Leo Ray coughed lightly and offered a warm smile, “Friends, such talk can wait. Our attention belongs to the task at hand.”
“His Majesty of the Humans speaks wisely; that vile Witch Demon demands swift justice, and we're ready to strike.”
His lionish visage alight with anticipation, Loris declared with fervor, “This round, the Rainforest Fortress Alliance will charge ahead and wipe out those Witch Demons!”
“Of course, we're keen to lead the way too; the Desert Alliance won't fall short.”
Refusing to yield, Sina added pointedly, “We've ventured far into foe lands already. Switching the front line now would spell disaster for us.”
“Will you ever cease?”
Catching the subtle jab in Sina's words, Loris flashed his sharp teeth before drawing them back.
Fiery as he was, Loris, leading the alliance, understood that infighting had no place amid the uncertainties looming before them.
“Then let His Majesty of the Humans choose.”
With the advantage secured, she shot a look at Loris, decided to end on a high note, and turned toward Leo Ray.
“We naturally defer to His Majesty of the Humans as well.”
Loris nodded at once, stating his stance clearly.
Beyond the alliance heads, figures like Thomas, old Susan, Lannis, and the other alliance seniors voiced no dissent, all giving affirming nods.
By defusing a conflict that might have doomed both alliances and spared many lives here, Leo Ray had won their true admiration.
Sensing the confident looks directed at him, Leo Ray felt a twinge of doubt.
He understood the vanguard's duties extended beyond mere reconnaissance to spotting magical hazards, responsibilities of critical weight.
His personal power paled in comparison, rendering the lead position a tough fit for him; picking one alliance to spearhead risked offending the other and jeopardizing the fight ahead. Only one path remained viable.
“All of you, remember the proverb: united effort eases the burden. We'll pick top warriors and build the mightiest front team jointly.”
Leo Ray voiced his idea, which won instant approval from the group.
Soon after, a hundred Tier 6 Experts were picked to form the vanguard, creating a compact yet powerhouse unit of their finest talents.
Regarding the placement of remaining troops, guided by Leo Ray, the assembly crafted flawless plans without delay, drawing on the battle-hardened expertise of those gathered.
Moreover, the bulk of the alliances' forces were stationed at borders touching other second-tier forces, blocking any openings for the Witch Demon's supporters to slip through.
Under Leo Ray's orders, multiple Shadow Markets conducted covert surveys of key spots, poised to enable rapid troop shifts for the alliances whenever needed.
“Just one issue lingers now.”
With arrangements in place, Leo Ray gave a subtle nod and announced, “Selecting the overall commander.”
“It has to be His Majesty of the Humans.”
Loris boomed with laughter, quick to affirm, “Had His Majesty not stepped in boldly, the Rainforest Fortress Alliance would have turned into an enemy bastion ages ago, never reaching this point.”
“Yes, I agree fully; His Majesty of the Humans stands out as the ideal pick.”
Sina agreed with a firm nod, rescued by Leo Ray from the depths below, leaving her with zero qualms.
“In that case, I'll humbly take it on.”
Leo Ray accepted without hesitation, keen to assume the duty.