The Golem Mage Chapter 1117: War Aftermath.

The battle that the human mages had initiated with such confidence now appeared to have completely depleted their strength, as by this point, they were all desperately yearning for its conclusion.

They were utterly exhausted; although the higher-ranking mages had initially unleashed explosive power, managing to dispatch seven goblins, the elite goblins subsequently altered their combat strategy.

Rather than engaging in direct confrontation, they began prolonging the engagement for as long as possible, likely because the other tiers of their forces were on the verge of overwhelming the humans and securing victory on both the mid- and low-rank battlefields.

Initially, the mid-rank battlefield had also been stable, with Zack's immense power, combined with Mabel's astute tactics, providing them an advantage despite the significant numerical inferiority of the Mid-rank Goblins.

However, even Mabel was no longer positioned in the rear; she had advanced to the front lines alongside Zack, continuously conjuring layers of water barrier spells to shield the nearby human mages.

At other times, she employed the Water Engulf spell. While clearly less effective than a healing spell, it still aided in cleansing wounds, and the water essence alleviated some of the pain experienced by the injured mages still fighting. This, in turn, reduced the frequency of fatal errors they had been making previously.

Nevertheless, it was the loss of numbers that compelled her to step forward and lend her direct strength. Zack and his specialized Gordons squads were already drenched in both enemy blood and their own.

Despite having suffered casualties, they gritted their teeth and persevered in their fight, understanding that this was not yet a time for mourning their fallen comrades.

The low-rank battlefield was in an even more dire state. The human mages were precariously holding their ground, while the low-rank green-skinned adversaries, armed with crude wooden clubs or short swords, attacked with such ferocity that none would have ever associated them with a cowardly nature.

Just as prospects appeared so bleak, and the battlefield resembled a slow-moving charnel house, a streak of green light pierced the air in a narrow, straight trajectory.

It struck directly at the head of a Tier 7 goblin clad in battle armor, a creature that was moments away from bringing its weapon down upon a human mage engaged in aerial combat.

Upon reaching the goblin's head, the green light vanished as if it had never existed, leaving many who witnessed it in bewilderment. However, shortly thereafter, another light followed.

This subsequent projectile was enveloped in a faint shroud of fire. It traced the exact same narrow path as the green light and arrived at the identical point of impact, immediately followed by the deafening report of a gunshot.

Then, they witnessed the outcome.

The goblin's head disintegrated into fragments. The entire battlefield seemed to fall silent for an instant as all eyes turned towards the origin of the attack.

It was then that the human mages observed the gates slowly swinging open. At the forefront stood Alec, Brandon, Arthur, Knight, and Agnes, shoulder to shoulder, with a formidable golem army massed behind them.

The individual responsible for the shot was Legion, who hovered in the air, the barrel of his sniper weapon still emitting wisps of smoke. With practiced ease, he manipulated the bolt at the weapon's lower section and readjusted his aim.

At that precise moment, comprehension finally dawned upon the human mages engaged in the low- and mid-rank combat zones.

Reinforcements had arrived.

Even those on the high-rank battlefield stiffened as they watched the goblins suddenly surge forward, attempting to close the distance and force close-quarters combat. The primary reason Legion had been able to neutralize that goblin so effortlessly, without complication or needing to fire more than once, was the space the goblins had maintained from the human mages.

Even while attempting to sever a human mage's limb, the target goblin had still maintained a fearful distance, making it uncomplicated for Legion to aim and secure his kill, as the target had remained largely stationary.

However, now that they observed Legion preparing to aim once more, the goblins immediately advanced upon the high-rank human mages.

By doing so, they were certain the golem would not fire indiscriminately, unless it was prepared to also eliminate the human mages with whom they were currently locked in battle.

“Attack,” Alec commanded, gesturing forward with his hand. The immediate consequence was his primary golems surging forth, bellowing, “Kill them all,” as their captain-rank golems followed close behind, initiating the brutal slaughter of the goblins.

Titan ascended into the sky to confront a pair of Tier 7 goblins, closely followed by Butcher, who conjured a whirlwind in the air to draw one closer before decisively finishing it off.