Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2779: 1524: The Lord's Composure (Part 2)

Capítulo 2779: Chapter 1524: The Lord’s Composure (Part 2)

“The rainforest leader has worked hard.”

Leo Ray drew in a slow, deep breath, refraining from offering his view right away, and turned his gaze to Sina, stating, “Please go on, desert leader.”

“Understood, Your Majesty of the Humans.”

Sina straightened her posture at the conference table, inhaling deeply as well, her expression brimming with gravity, as she declared, “From the most recent reports we've obtained, the Stone Giant Clan bordering our Desert Alliance has mobilized their vast forces too, adopting a stance ready for all-out war against us, with a scale nearly matching that of the Half-Titans.”

“What?!”

At these words, shock rippled through not just the powerful subordinates under Leo Ray’s leadership, but also the officers from the two alliances, who all rose to their feet, their expressions etched with incredulity.

Both the Stone Giants and Half-Titans rank as mighty second-tier forces, their might and resources closely balanced.

The key distinction lies in the fact that, despite their name, Stone Giants aren't made of actual stone, nor are they conjured constructs like golem puppets; instead, they belong to the Ten Thousand Clans, though their hides are incredibly tough, resembling rock.

Legends claim that Stone Giants carry the bloodline of the Titan Clan, explaining their towering heights akin to the Half-Titans, both exceeding five meters, making them true rivals.

“Remember, ever since the Era of Blankness began, Stone Giants and Half-Titans have been fierce adversaries, locked in endless battles over centuries to claim the true inheritance of the Titan Clan. They've kept massive troops posted along each other's frontiers— so how could they abruptly shift to advancing on us both?”

Grey Elder, well-versed in the Outer Region's affairs, creased his forehead deeply and voiced his thoughts instinctively.

Grey Elder knew full well that these two factions, typically clashing ferociously, now directing their attention toward our direction, hinted at some hidden motives at play.

“Surprisingly, the Stone Giants are on the move as well. It appears they've coordinated this effort jointly.”

Loris knitted his brows in deep thought, murmuring, “At first, I suspected this might be the Half-Titans employing an Empty City Strategy to deceive the Stone Giants, luring them into a trap for a decisive strike. Yet, to my astonishment, the Stone Giants are advancing their troops too.”

“You're right; this can't be mere chance. Clearly, their aim this time isn't aimed at one another.”

Sina set aside her rivalry with Loris for the moment, concurring, “In the end, while we may have our disputes, our periods of peace outnumber those of conflict by far, whereas they battle almost every day, a feud spanning Three Thousand Years.”

Once Sina had spoken, Loris nodded his assent as well.

In the past, be it the Rainforest Fortress Alliance or the Desert Alliance, any minor clashes with these two second-tier powers occurred only because the Half-Titans and Stone Giants concentrated their primary might against each other, deploying mere auxiliary units against the alliances.

But now, they've unleashed their premier forces. Forget facing either alone for the Rainforest Fortress Alliance or the Desert Alliance—even combined, they couldn't hope to prevail against one.

This realization struck Loris and Sina at the same time, prompting them to glance once more at Leo Ray.

They had sought Leo Ray's aid after getting the intelligence, hoping for his support, yet with both alliances now in the same dire straits, they weren't sure how to broach the topic.

After all, second-tier powers hold such overwhelming dominance; confronting even one spells doom, much less two simultaneously?

“Both sides mobilizing at the borders once more— what a strikingly familiar pattern.”

Sensing the awkwardness in Loris and Sina, Leo Ray chuckled inwardly with a touch of resignation.

The previous border buildup between the Rainforest and Desert stemmed from demons and witch demons scheming behind the scenes to incite war involving him. Surely, this instance isn't a repeat of that ploy?

One thing was clear: he couldn't afford to overlook this development.

For starters, the abrupt actions of the Half-Titans and Stone Giants were derailing his carefully laid plans; moreover, their timing might tie back to him—it was possible their real quarry was him all along.

Over these Three Thousand Years, they'd never acted this way before, and it all aligned right after he amassed power to wipe out the demons and witch demons. This strongly suggested he was the catalyst for the upheaval.

With that in mind, both by sentiment and reason, he ought to step forward; otherwise, he'd be undermining his own position and risk forfeiting Loris and Sina's loyalty.

With these considerations, Leo Ray steadied himself and inclined his head to Loris and Sina, affirming, “I grasp the situation fully. You two are my trusted allies; I won't watch passively as peril threatens you, no matter how mighty these second-tier foes may be.”

“Your Majesty of the Humans, do you intend…?!”

Hearing this, Loris's leonine eyes sparkled with hope, his features alight with thrill.

Before Loris could complete his sentence, Sina cut in impatiently, asking, “Your Majesty of the Humans, are you prepared to aid both me and him?”

“Precisely. No matter their scheme, we cannot allow them to prevail.”

Leo Ray gave a subtle nod and replied, “Should they press on with their intentions, we'll deliver a sharp rebuke in return.”

“We are profoundly grateful for Your Majesty of the Humans’ support!”

No sooner had Leo Ray uttered these words than Loris and Sina leaped to their feet in elation, offering profound bows to him.

The elite warriors from both alliances grew even more animated, directing looks of profound thanks and reverence his way.

Thus, the once-tense air in the Command Hall swiftly transformed into one of buoyancy, resounding with jubilant exclamations.

Yet, moments later, whether Loris's followers or Sina's entourage, a wave of anxiety crept back over them.

One must recognize that both the Half-Titans and Stone Giants command three veteran Tier 5 Armies each, to say nothing of their Tier 4 Armies, which together exceed two hundred in count.

Our forces lack even one Tier 5 Army—how could we stand against such odds?

Observing the unease in both parties, Leo Ray merely offered a faint smile and reassured them, “Have no fears, all of you. Though the enemies do possess impressive might, we are far from defenseless—in truth, we hold enough strength to force their wariness.”

Leo Ray's assurance stemmed chiefly from the Alchemy Puppet Warehouse that Broy had unlocked in the ancient ruins deep within the cave, along with the enhanced stockpiles from Observation City.

To begin with, regarding the Alchemy Puppet Warehouse—following a complete audit, Leo Ray had discovered the puppets outnumbered initial estimates.

In total, it housed 2 Middle Teams of Tier 6 Alchemical Golems, 1 Legion of Tier 5 Alchemy Puppets, and 10 Legions of Tier 4 Alchemy Puppets. Meanwhile, the Broken Valley Alliance retained 1 Tier 5 Army, 10 Tier 4 Armies, and 20 Tier 3 Armies.

Moreover, from the upgrades in Observation City, he had allocated every permanent strength-boosting magic medicine retrieved from there.

As a result, his top-tier Million Army stayed solidly at Tier 3—nothing more to add—while Tier 4 Armies swelled to 30, merely awaiting time for promotions.

Beyond that, many units under his banner benefited from permanent enhancement potions, and their recent self-refined ones were wholly utilized, yielding substantial power gains, sufficient to assemble 20 Tier 4 Armies and more than 100 Tier 3 Armies.

The Rainforest Fortress Alliance and Desert Alliance each commanded the prowess of 30 Tier 4 Armies and 100 Tier 3 Armies.

Tallying it all, coupled with the abundance of summon scrolls available, even if total fighting capacity fell short of the two adversaries, his side at minimum could wage a credible battle.

Guided by him, whether human forces or the Outer Region groups in his fold, had undergone a complete overhaul long ago.

Witnessing Leo Ray's unflappable poise, the strain on Loris and Sina at last subsided, as they let out relieved exhales.

Right when the pair was about to inquire of Leo Ray concerning precise strategies, another startling report arrived unexpectedly.