Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2841 1557: Depths and Traps

"What happened?!"

In the Command Hall of Gray Thorn Castle, illuminated by flickering Amber Magic Flow Light, the powerful subordinates gaped in stunned horror as veteran knights like Luns crumpled in agony, their eyes bulging with disbelief.

The abruptness of the incident left countless strongmen rooted to the spot, utterly bewildered and disoriented.

The old knights writhed in torment across the floor, their frames convulsing wildly, rusted armor grinding against the stone with grating scrapes.

Shocked into action, several healer-type strongmen reflexively unleashed a barrage of healing and Purification Spells upon the fallen knights, but the soothing waves of warm Energy flowed over them harmlessly, achieving nothing beyond letting the subordinates cradle them briefly.

"Your Majesty, beneath the Castle, down below..."

Luns's deeply furrowed face remained deathly pale as he gasped desperately to Leo Ray: "There's... someone..."

Unable to complete his words, Luns dissolved into swirling energy particles like the shattered Golem Puppets, vanishing in a flash before the assembled group.

With Luns's dissipation, the remaining old knights faded away one by one, their weathered, tarnished armor clattering emptily onto the ground.

"It's likely that the 'Corrosion' is attacking Gray Thorn Castle!"

Fist clenched tight, Leo Ray watched the knights—who brimmed with fervor mere moments earlier—evaporate instantly right before his eyes.

Past analysis confirmed that the 'Corrosion' had exploited a weakness in the Fortress's outer Magic Barrier, slipping through to launch a direct strike.

Luns and his fellow old knights endured so long defending the Fortress without eradicating the 'Corrosion' thanks to the Miracle Building's protection, which thwarted any harm to them.

'Corrosion' preys solely on pure living entities, excluding containers or Miracle Buildings from its reach.

Hence, the 'Corrosion' targets the Miracle Building covertly—its downfall would mean the end for the old knights!

Leo Ray wasted no time, signaling "follow me" to his strongmen before charging toward the Castle's deepest layer, as the final old knight had indicated.

The other subordinates swiftly caught on, steadying their minds and dashing after him without delay.

The moment Leo Ray advanced, a sharp warning chimed in his ears.

[Warning: Your "Miracle Building: Gray Thorn Castle" is under attack!]

This news deepened the gravity on Leo Ray's face.

Luns and the old knights, survivors of untold trials, had only just sworn loyalty to him, and he had freshly claimed ownership of this Miracle Building—he refused to let 'Corrosion' wreak havoc unchecked.

Eliminating the 'Corrosion' threat was a primary aim of this expedition. Neutralize it before more ruin unfolds, and Luns along with the other old knights could revive.

Descending further, awe gripping his heart, Leo Ray made another grim discovery.

Beyond Luns and the knights, even the Golem Puppets of regular guards had vanished, abandoned armor strewn everywhere within the Castle.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Leo Ray barely arrived at the Castle stairs when thunderous blasts echoed from the distance, jolting the whole edifice.

"Your Majesty, Payton just sent word—a massive horde of 'Corrosion' and Earth Dragons is assaulting the Fortress!"

A shadow of gravity crossed Lila's features as she relayed the update to Leo Ray.

Their enormous stature and sluggish movement confined most Stone Giant warriors to the Outer City, under the command of Payton, the Second Elder of the Stone Giants.

"Looks like the 'Corrosion' aims to crush us from within and without. Order Elder Payton to rally his forces and reinforce the Golem Cavalry defending the Fortress. Dispatch a hefty contingent of Golem Cavalry to back them up. We cannot let the foes break through; those berserk Earth Dragons storming inside would raze these Miracle Buildings with terrifying ease."

Leo Ray gave Lila a nod, then eyed the pair of Golem Cavalry Commanders at his side.

Hailing from two additional Miracle Buildings, these commanders had their authority transferred by Luns, even though Leo Ray hadn't seized full control of those Gray Thorn Castles.

Their unscathed state proved the other two Miracle Buildings remained untouched by 'Corrosion' so far.

For caution's sake, he'd already directed them to station large squads of Golem Knights far inside their respective Miracle Buildings.

Equipped with a modular framework akin to the Dwarf Elf's Alchemy Puppets, these Golem Knights could follow standard directives and adjust to circumstances somewhat.

Acknowledging Leo Ray's commands, the two Golem Cavalry Commanders thumped fists to chests in salute before hurrying off to bolster Payton's Fortress defense.

With defenses organized, Leo Ray drew in a steadying breath.

Flanking him now were his premier elites: Hanel Tree, Fanny, Crisis, and Broy Clan veterans who'd fought alongside him in the fierce Battle of Observation City.