Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2832 1552: The Mysterious Knight
Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...
Amid the subterranean chamber resounding with fierce magical detonations and successive Earth Dragon howls, Lila's statement abruptly amplified the already strained mood in our base.
Veteran Stone Giant troops swiftly detected the mysterious mega-city's direction, from which a colossal, synchronized surge barreled forward like a tidal mountain, brimming with tremendous might.
In that instant, Leo Ray and the powerhouses beside him included, numerous fighters, stunned in awe, saw their strikes veer off markedly, with multiple blows just grazing the Earth Dragons' rugged hides or energy shields, igniting mere sparks.
One must realize that Leo Ray's shared Power of Divine Grace lets the powerhouses deal "Corrosion" harm, yet those tough scales rivaling a Giant Dragon's grant Earth Dragons exceptional defensive strength, sufficient to deflect weaker assaults via their hides alone, despite divine grace's boost.
Adding to the disturbance, no fewer than five or six half-step Seventh Stage Earth Dragons led the charge, preventing Leo Ray and fellow half-step Seventh Stage powerhouses from swiftly obliterating the foes.
As our forces appeared to falter, the infested Earth Dragons' assaults intensified wildly, relentlessly slamming their enormous talons and fangs against the shield wall, widening the fissures across our Absolute Defense Barrier.
"Looks like these 'Corrosion' plan to smash through our Absolute Defense Barrier before the mysterious city's forces get here."
Observing the mounting "Corrosion" barrage and feeling the mysterious city's power draw nearer rapidly, Leo Ray's creased forehead eased.
He had instantly grasped the worry Lila voiced unintentionally.
Earlier, the mysterious city geared up to strike us, only for "Corrosion" to switch aims by chance, pausing their move.
Currently locked in fierce combat with "Corrosion," it's possible the foes aim to profit from our battle—a scenario not dismissible.
Yet viewing the present state, our Absolute Defense Barrier remains intact, and though "Corrosion" took heavy hits, it's nowhere near crippled.
Should they seek to scavenge, lurking in wait until we and "Corrosion" both weaken greatly makes sense; they wouldn't pick now, with us still stalemated.
From every perspective, this isn't the ideal time to strike.
Nevertheless, against the endless "Corrosion" waves and our restricted offensive against them—leaving most to mere defense—the Absolute Defense Barrier edges toward collapse.
From the battlefield view, our side lags far behind "Corrosion's" ferocious drive, fully on the back foot. Now, if those reinforcements come, aiding us seems likelier than fishing for gains.
That's why my forehead unwrinkled.
Unsure why the mysterious city—once viewing us as foes and ready to attack—flipped entirely, this fits best with ongoing events.
"Your Majesty, what do we do next?!"
Sensing the mysterious city's power closing in fast, Lila turned with utter anxiety on her face.
At the same time, Kira and Payton near Lila started arraying masses of Stone Giant heavy infantry into defenses facing the mysterious giant city.
However, with ceaseless savage strikes from nearby Earth Dragons and "Corrosion," the Stone Giant troops faced divided attention, unsure which threat to guard foremost.
"Stick to the ongoing round defense setup, hold archers and mages centrally."
Leo Ray promptly directed Lila without pause.
"But Your Majesty of the Humans, they boast at least two cavalry legions against our pure infantry ranks. Without concentrated defense, they'll rip our circle apart easily!"
Hearing that, Payton burst out eagerly: "Why not have this subordinate take crack troops to hit first before foes arrive, curbing their charge!"
Post Payton's words, various Stone Giant chiefs nodded supportively. Leo Ray's strategies earned their respect, yet as newcomers to his command, unease gripped them amid this do-or-die clash.
"Elder Payton, your worry is clear. I'll handle the mysterious city's approach; they might not be enemies at all."
Lacking time for details, Leo Ray just gave a faint nod.
Leo Ray fully grasped the Stone Giant leaders' apprehensions.
While he'd secured partial sway over them, fully winning these battle-hardened warriors took time. As planned from the start, this moment offered prime chance to solidify command.
"Not necessarily enemies? Your Majesty of the Humans, but..."