Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2740: 1504: Repelled and Renewal_2

The regular city guards were sprawled everywhere on the ground, their breastplates heaving up and down, seeming like they had just escaped a dire catastrophe.

Although they had managed to safeguard the city this time, no one possessed the vigor to celebrate; all that remained was the solace of survival coupled with dread over the impending enemy onslaught.

Everyone knew full well that merely half of the three-day period had elapsed, and the foes would never back down easily.

“Lord Brave, the ‘Corrosion’ forces at the fortress have pulled back too—we’ve finally pushed them away!”

Old Book rushed over alongside a few generals, offering thanks to Leo Ray: “It’s all because of Lord Brave’s Divine Stone Weapons that we could secure this position!”

“Old City Lord, you flatter me.”

At these words, Leo Ray merely offered a light smile.

As he had pondered several days prior, thanks to his Talent’s enhancement, acquiring numerous Divine Stone Weapons had significantly boosted their resistance to “Corrosion” in this area, yet the defense today proved no less grueling.

Following the conclusion of the second day’s assault, the adversaries had stayed silent for days, probably amassing greater numbers in secret, culminating in the overwhelming strike witnessed now.

“This entire scenario must align with the guiding voice’s foresight. It’s no surprise they called me here, aware I’d fortify the defenses immensely; they’ve clearly schemed deeply.”

With these thoughts in mind, Leo Ray guided the powerhouses alongside Old Book to recuperate.

The moment of the enemy’s subsequent assault remained unpredictable, demanding they grasp every second for recovery to better confront whatever came next.

Back in the temple’s lounge, Leo Ray splashed water on his face first, then proceeded directly to the meeting hall to strategize future defenses with Old Book and the rest.

The confrontation ahead would surely be the decisive one. Preserving this city hinged on absolute success or utter failure.

“Lord Brave, you’ve arrived!”

Spotting Leo Ray, Old Book promptly ushered him inside.

The city guard officers, headed by Curry and the remaining four Divine Stone Generals, rose from their chairs, directing admiring looks toward Leo Ray.

These leaders grasped clearly that Lord Brave’s presence and the Divine Stone Weapons acquired through him had enabled them to endure up to this point.

In truth, the opponents had swelled their ranks enormously, rendering today’s barrage far more intense than the opening assault, pushing the crisis to dire heights.

Yet, absent Lord Brave’s aid, Observation City could have crumbled entirely days earlier.

“It’s a delight to meet everyone once more.”

Leo Ray gave a subtle nod, addressing the city guard generals.

As he spoke, Leo Ray observed plainly that the officers appeared drained too, with some bearing soot-streaked faces, fresh from the battlefront.

Though they looked somewhat battered, their spirits remained elevated, which mattered far more than appearances.

Next, the discussion’s core, without question, centered on “defense.”

Against typical adversaries, alternative approaches might emerge, like targeted killings or sabotaging their leadership hub.

However, “Corrosion” lacks any central commander. All actions stem from the enigmatic supreme entity “Ruins Returner,” leaving such tactics impossible.

This poses an inescapable quandary for the locals, as even minor clashes involving a single “Corrosion” unit mean facing their ultimate force “Ruins Returner” head-on, a prospect that sends shivers through all.

In the heavy, tense air, they swiftly settled on the upcoming defensive plan: collaborative protection of Observation City and the Underground Fortress, aiming to scatter the enemy’s might as widely as feasible and thereby lighten their own burden.

Once the gathering concluded, Leo Ray retreated to his quarters and drifted into slumber, aware the foes wouldn’t permit ample recovery, so another assault loomed imminently.

True enough, at the stroke of midnight, the frantic tolling of bells roused Leo Ray, heralding the adversaries’ resurgence.

The instant Leo Ray emerged from the lounge, Old Book approached to greet him.

“Lord Brave, fresh reports indicate the enemies have shifted strategies, concentrating vast forces at the fortress for a brutal onslaught!”

Old Book, his weathered features etched with concern, informed Leo Ray: “The four Divine Stone Generals have already departed for the fortress!”

“Got it; they’re trying to break us down section by section.”

Leo Ray inclined his head faintly, declaring resolutely: “I’ll leave the city to the City Lord; I’ll lead reinforcements there.”

“Then I rely on you, Lord Brave!”

Old Book pressed a hand to his chest, imploring sincerely: “This marks the last stand—proceed with utmost caution, Lord Brave!”

“You too, City Lord.”

Leo Ray glanced at his assembled mighty followers, exchanged farewells, then deftly exited the temple, making directly for the Teleportation Array.

Soon after, the party reached the vicinity of the Teleportation Array.

“Lord Brave is here—make way at once!”

The city guard officer overseeing the Teleportation Array ordered his troops to part the way for Leo Ray and his companions the moment he spotted them.

Beneath the troops’ reverent stares, as Leo Ray neared the Teleportation Array, Moli at his side suddenly let out a breath.

“What is it?”

Leo Ray sharply detected the Forest Elf’s oddity and turned to ask.

“I sensed a strange energy fluctuation hanging in the atmosphere just now.”

Moli rubbed her head, pondered briefly, then shook it toward Leo Ray: “It feels absent now; perhaps I’m overly on edge.”

“Remain vigilant and alert me right away if anything arises.”

Aware of the pressing urgency, Leo Ray nodded to Moli before entering the Teleportation Array.

A customary sense of weightlessness passed, and the first thing to hit Leo Ray’s senses was the thunderous boom of the Magic Cannon, trailed by the view of the fortress’s drill field.

Having visited this spot repeatedly, Leo Ray felt entirely at ease with the layout.

Across the expansive drill field, tension gripped the scene; besides Human Clan troops bolstering the City Wall, Dwarf Elf warriors stood guard alertly in every direction.

“Lord Brave, you’re here!”

Curry hurried forward, pressing Leo Ray: “The foes’ charge is incredibly rapid; the fortress’s four City Walls teeter on collapse, and we’re on the verge of being overrun!”

“General Curry, you and the other Divine Stone Generals handle the southern and western City Walls; my team will cover the other two.”

As they advanced toward the City Wall, Leo Ray nodded.

To this reliable, mature Divine Stone General, Leo Ray held no strangeness.

“But Lord Brave, the remaining three Divine Stone Generals are locked in combat across the walls and unable to withdraw!”

Urgency filled Curry’s firm visage as he continued: “The peril is acute—please divide your forces to aid the various walls, or we can’t hold out much longer!”

“General, my powerhouses operate in perfect sync; dispersing widely would weaken our guard.”

Leo Ray hastened his steps, explaining: “I’ll assume control of two City Walls initially, relieving the Divine Stone Generals stationed there, allowing them to shift elsewhere.”

“But…”

Curry evidently disagreed with Leo Ray’s arrangement but clenched his jaw and replied: “Very well, we’ll follow Lord Brave’s lead!”

With that, Curry sped away toward another City Wall.

“Human youth, he raises a valid concern; even if we hurry to multiple spots, we’d manage just as well.”

Gazing at Curry’s receding form, Moli cocked her head in bewilderment: “Why stick to defending just two sides?”

“Because the situation feels wrong somehow.”

Leo Ray’s expression grew grave, his forehead creased deeply.