Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2848: 1560: Laughter in the Shadows (Part 2)

“Roar!”

With a resounding “boom,” the Earth Dragon—its forehead’s black crystal gleaming—reacted with lightning speed. A formidable half-step Tier 7 aura exploded outward as it attempted to rise to its feet.

Yet before it could find its balance, the expressionless Ear-wing Erosion Eraser placed her slender, crystal-covered hand on the beast’s grotesque dragon head. Immense and horrifying energy surged wildly between her fingers.

A dull “bang” echoed, and the massive dragon head shattered instantly alongside its energy barrier. Only half of its colossal body remained, slamming heavily onto the ground.

“Emperor of the Human Race, what you witness now is merely the smoothest stretch of your path. The treacherous road lies ahead—how much longer can you endure?”

The Ear-wing Erosion Eraser perched atop the rapidly dissolving remains of the Earth Dragon, allowing the reeking black sludge to flow away from under her feet.

…

Racing through the ancient streets of Dawn Fortress, Leo Ray and his team reached the fortress walls just as the relentless “Erosions” and Earth Dragons besieging it began withdrawing like an ebbing tide, burrowing back into their origin caves.

From their retreat’s momentum, it was evident that despite greater numbers here, their collective power paled compared to the ambush force earlier—clearly just a diversion, while our main assault had wiped out their primary troops.

“We can’t let them catch their breath!”

Understanding this instantly, Leo Ray wasted no time and issued the pursuit command without delay.

Pursued by Leo Ray and his elite powerhouses, hordes of Erosions and infested Earth Dragons tumbled into the pits, with the survivors fleeing desperately toward a bizarre river nearby.

This river flowed like molten metal, entirely gleaming silver with a textured sheen, resembling boiling mercury in constant churn.

The chaotic energy waves it released cut like razor blades, whistling past ears and sending shivers down everyone’s spines.

“Your Majesty, this looks like the result of a magical ley lines detonation—a rare metal magical ley line, no less.”

Astonishment flickered across Lila’s pale face as she watched the Erosions and parasitic Earth Dragons nearing the silver river, exclaiming: “They’re trying to flee into the magical ley lines’ depths!”

“Heh, as if!”

Moli, clearly ready for this, flicked her magic wand decisively, shattering the space ahead and trapping the final enemy wave in place.

“Silver Radiance Lightning!”

“Elemental Bombardment!”

Fei’er and the other top powerhouses, along with the Stone Spirits, responded in a flash, unleashing a barrage of magic like a relentless shadow pursuit.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

After a prolonged barrage of earth-shaking explosions, as the thick magical glow finally dimmed, nothing remained but spreading pools of dark ooze.

As the group moved forward to scour the battlefield, the churning silver river swiftly receded, vanishing completely and exposing a massive chasm.

Clearly ravaged by the magical ley lines blast, nearly the entire abyss had turned crystalline, sparkling under the light orbs like a fresh vein of magic ore.

In truth, many magic ore veins arose from such magical ley lines eruptions, though high-grade ones were rare due to factors like energy particle density, soil composition, and more.

“Your Majesty, the magical ley lines explosion is fully over!”

After concentrating and sensing for a moment, excitement lit up Lila’s fair features, nearly propelling her into Leo Ray’s arms.

This meant the dire threat from the “Erosions” had come to a complete end! As Stone Giant Clan Chief, she no longer feared for nearby villages or even the royal court.

Most importantly, with Leo Ray’s power shared among them, the Stone Giants now held the strength to combat “Erosions”—any stragglers posed no threat!

With this realization, Lila and her sister Kira beside her beamed with unrestrained joy.

Only now did they fully affirm that pledging loyalty to Your Majesty was the Stone Giants’ supreme fortune! Beneath Your Majesty’s wing alone could they rise even further!

As Lila and her sister’s emotions surged, Leo Ray surveyed the expansive crystal chasm. He first directed Crisis, Broy, and others to assess its mining potential, then guided everyone back to Dawn Fortress.

At the fortress entrance, Stone Giant warriors and magic knight golems awaited, joined by Luns and his comrades who had returned.

“Thank you, Your Majesty, for rescuing us—for saving Dawn Fortress!”

Though the old knight’s breathing remained feeble, he knelt reverently, letting his actions convey his gratitude.

Without Leo Ray’s timely arrival with his powerhouse team, the Gray Thorn Castle core crystal sheltering Luns and the others would have been overrun by erosion—the result obvious.

“Thank you, Your Majesty, for aiding the Stone Giants through this mortal peril!”

Overflowing with thanks, Lila led Kira, Payton, and the Stone Giant warriors in placing hands over hearts, bowing deeply before Leo Ray.

In that instant, the majestic sight of knights and Stone Giants saluting around Leo Ray filled the air, punctuated by the sharp clangs of armor.

“No need for this—you’ve all tipped the scales of victory not just through my strength, but by holding the line with everything you had.”

Leo Ray lifted his hand slightly, signaling all to stand.

Soon after, Leo Ray seized control of the remaining two Gray Thorn Castles, claiming ownership of all Dawn Fortress. He’d already examined the damaged pair thoroughly.

Damage hadn’t exceeded 70% on either, showing restoration was feasible, though key resources were currently absent.

With everything settled, Leo Ray called for Luns and the veteran knights. Per the earlier plan, these ancient defenders who’d held out for three millennia deserved a return to the current Human Domain if feasible.

Yet further tests revealed more.

The veterans’ range of activity spanned widely, encompassing the full Stone Giant and Half-Titan territories—even extending to the Dark Elves’ mines—but still fell short of the Human Domain.

After pondering, Leo Ray devised a fresh notion: could his Lord’s talent relocate the entire Dawn Fortress to the Human Domain? Most such talents worked only on territories or small towns, and at his current level, shifting a behemoth like this fortress proved impossible.

After multiple attempts, Leo Ray set the idea aside for now.

Reflecting deeply, moving the fortress to the Human Domain at this stage would forfeit its three Tier 5 armies’ elite might—so staying put temporarily wasn’t a poor choice.

“Forgive me, old General—you’ll need to hold the fort a bit longer.”

At Dawn Fortress’s main gate, Leo Ray offered a helpless smile to the fatigued Luns and his men.

“Your Majesty, wherever you stand is the Human Domain— we’re already home!”

Luns’ steadfast face glowed with a smile absent for three thousand years, as he saluted hand to chest: “Old as I am, my sword and spear are still keen—command us as you will, Your Majesty!”

The other veteran knights voiced their agreement in harmony.

“Then I’ll leave future duties to you all.”

Leo Ray nodded firmly, clapping the old knight’s shoulder plate gently.

Next up: venturing into the Half-Titan domain.

But before Leo Ray could act, a surprising message arrived.