253 – Raid and Counterattack (4)
“… ….”
Blake, the leader of the Kalak faction, felt doubts slowly blooming at the outcome of the battle, which had been filled with confidence.
Something is strange.
The war was going strangely.
Obviously, he awakened all the warriors through [Pearl Moonlight], And broke through the enemy lines through the special magic of the Ludenarch School.
It was normal for the battle to end within a short period of time and the news of victory continued to ring.
“Tall! The 3 sides are impervious! “The humans with shields and the Barathens are firmly holding their ground!”
“Tall! Area 1 in front, the first entry route, has been wiped out! A total of 8 Lycan warriors who attempted to enter the first land were killed! “The opponents are only two humans!”
“Tall! A human riding a wolf has appeared! What on earth is this… !!”
But it was strange.
Rather than reports of victory, we continued to hear stories of our troops struggling, and even occasional reports of defeat.
It was a strange thing.
For some reason, the war was trending in a different direction.
Numbers, awareness, attack first, strategy…
It was impossible for them, who were ahead in every way, to squeak like this.
“Dave!”
So Blake called the mastermind behind this plan.
Dave.
Vice-Dean of the Ludenarch School, and a person who gave strength to the Kalak tribe and led them to victory in the Great War.
He was still quietly watching the battlefield without revealing his face.
“I’m listening, so don’t yell.”
“Damn it! How do you not scream? “Everything I planned is falling apart!”
“… ….”
His plan, which seemed certain to lead to victory in this war, was gradually showing cracks.
The first plan was a dawn raid using spies.
And an anomalous attack through Ludenarch’s [Land In] Magic.
Even if we discover Kalak’s troops appearing on the front lines, we will not be able to stop the attack that suddenly appears from the ground.
It was a plan made with that in mind.
‘Do Jae-hyun….’
However, he is someone who always tackles Dave’s plans.
Do Jae-hyun was also the problem.
[Land In] Because magic requires a lot of mana and the physical strength of Lycans deployed on the ground is high, a lead unit is specially created and sent out.
Special units for on-call duty and killing key enemy fighters.
Those were the eight lycans from earlier.
However, Do Jae-hyun arrived at the front in an instant, as if he had expected an early morning battle, and wiped out all seven lycans among the special unit.
The remaining one was already hunted alone by a human wizard who was on watch.
Even after hearing the report and checking the records, the result was completely unbelievable.
‘I can’t even contact Angela.’
His subordinate entered the raid as a spy and told them how to enter , And continued to report the situation even after entering.
The defector, Angela, was also unable to be contacted.
When looking back at the overall situation.
There was a high probability that she would have been discovered as a spy.
“Tall! The enemy’s defense lines are not easily breached!! “They’re wearing armor like humans!”
“Damn it! Dave!!”
This was the reason why even the second plan collapsed.
[Pearl Moonlight] Is a magic that forces the moon to be full and induces the awakening of lycans.
The reason why I had to use this magic, which allows the Lycans of the Barathen faction to awaken as well.
This is because when you transform into a wolf, you become focused on attack.
Anyway, Barakhan is currently under attack, and their numbers are also inferior to Kalak, so they have no choice but to maintain a defensive front.
And what is more effective in defense is the human form rather than the wolf form.
The Kalak faction tried to suppress the Barakans, who had no choice but to maintain their human form, by suppressing them with the difference in abilities from the [Pearl Moonlight] Awakening.
‘Lycans’ armor….’
However, the armor worn by the Lycans of the Barathen camp was a problem.
Armors made specifically for Lycans are more efficient than expected and have strengthened their defense.
For this reason, the front line with only Lycans was not easily breached, and in areas where humans were fighting together, the Kalak camp was even seen being pushed back.
Dave had also received a report on this, but he never thought that the armor would show this level of performance and synergy.
“Aquilene.”
Dave gritted his teeth and called to his subordinate.
I don’t like Blake and the incompetent Kalak, who only look for themselves like children despite having such an overwhelming force, but in any case, I had to find the next best solution to win the war.
That’s why I came all the way to this dungeon.
“Yes, Dave.”
“Where did Hwang Seong-yeon go?”
“He left first to fight against a human named Do Jae-hyeon. He should have probably arrived in front area 1 by now.”
“… “He’s always so self-indulgent.”
Dave clicked his tongue and moved his hands.
Some items taken out of the magic bag.
It was a thick magic book and as many as 10 rings.
He puts 10 rings on all 10 of his fingers.
Then, a huge amount of magical power began to pour into his hands and body.
He gritted his teeth lightly and spoke to Aquilen.
“Follow me. “We are also participating in the war.”
“Yes!”
If the magic and strategy using Lycans didn’t work, there is only one plan left.
Ruden Arc was only directly involved in the war.
* * *
Kang Joo-yeon bit her lip and looked around.
She was like all the allies who were currently under attack, but the situation on her left flank was particularly bad.
‘The engineering team members… doesn’t exist.’
First of all, there weren’t many humans in this area.
As the chaotic attack unfolded, the members of the engineering team were unable to unite and remained in their respective areas… The engineering team members remaining in this area were Kang Joo-yeon, one assassin-type member, and the divine-type Lee Soo-mi.
If you lack the manpower to provide rear support, you will naturally be outgunned.
There are some Lycans who know how to use magic, but unfortunately, they are not here right now.
‘… There are too many enemies.’
And coincidentally, the number of Lycans from the Kalak camp that attacked this area was much greater than that of other areas.
It appears that the leadership who led the attack targeted both flank areas.
Because of this, the unfavorable situation in this area continued due to the excessive number of wolves.
To make matters worse, the friendly werewolves also lost their reason, awakened, and turned into wolves, so there were almost no troops to protect Kang Ju-yeon, the only wizard type.
“Hmm~ There’s no such thing as a mess. Lady, shall we run away?”
Lee Soo-mi, who belongs to the same clan and is close to Kang Joo-yeon, asked a question.
The current battlefield situation is almost reaching its worst.
Perhaps like she said…
The answer here could have been to give up fighting further and run away.
But Jooyeon Kang shook her head.
“No.”
“Um, why?”
“Bharaten… They are people who value trust and force. “If you run away without fighting properly, you may destroy the tower of faith you have built so far.”
Bharaten faction Lycans are simple but sturdy.
They easily open their hearts to those who have trusted them, and they never change their minds to those who have once broken their trust.
Especially in this crisis situation…
If you run away and abandon your comrades.
Whether today’s battle ends in victory or defeat, the raid team might fail to conquer this dungeon.
“But we’re all going to die?”
“… “I won’t leave it like that.”
Kang Joo-yeon declared with a confident tone.
For her.
I had the strength and confidence to turn the unfavorable situation around.
-Aiya. Your flame is too harsh and aggressive. Be a little gentler and try to create a spark that can protect someone.
Guardian red dragon, Canales.
She said that while teaching ‘fire’ to Kang Joo-yeon.
The name of the rune is the same, and the transcendent is the same.
Everyone was asking for a ‘defensive spark’ from Kang Joo-yeon.
At the time, Kang Joo-yeon accepted this with her head but did not seem to understand it with her heart.
-… Aren’t fireworks inherently aggressive?
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-That is the appearance known to humans. However, depending on the name and power each flame has, it can change into many different tendencies. It has infinite possibilities. And the flame of protection exerts its greatest power when trying to protect someone.
-When you want to protect someone….
-Yes. When you overcame my ordeal, think carefully about the mindset you used fire with.
At that time, Kang Joo-yeon wanted to protect Do Jae-hyeon.
Because she didn’t want to hurt the man in her arms.
I wanted to be of some help to him who was tired…
I used all my might to spread the flame that protected him.
It was still the same now.
The targets they wanted to protect changed, but the final purpose was ultimately for the man.
In order for the first raid she leads to be completed successfully, she tries her best to protect her allies.
‘Flare.’
Skills that are the basis of fire attribute wide-area magic are unleashed on the battlefield.
Because it spreads so widely, it does not cause significant damage to enemies, but it fills the surrounding area with scorching heat.
Based on [Flare], Other flames can soar further…
We were creating such an ‘environment’.
‘Light Meteo.’
Add an attack spell there.
[Light Meteor].
Unlike [Meteor], Which drops a huge flaming meteorite, Marber drops dozens of small flaming stones.
This magic is one of the most powerful attack skills, but it has the disadvantage of being difficult to use in a melee situation as it is dropped randomly in a designated area.
This is because it is a skill that can cause damage to allies if done incorrectly.
However, there was no hesitation in Kang Joo-yeon’s magic.
[Guardian Flame of Eternity].
Specialized in protection and defense, this rune allows you to specify a target for this offensive skill.
Kwa, kwaaang-!!
Quagagaga-!!
Awww-?!
Countless fireballs explode at the enemy.
Kang Joo-yeon was controlling the landing points of dozens of fire stones, calculating them all without exception.
If you were an ordinary wizard type holder, her head would explode.
She was performing magic casting, which was like an art, without any hindrance.
“What is this…?” .”
Both allies and enemies were seen confused by the sudden display of fireworks.
Even Lee Soo-mi, who was in the same spot, watched this scene with her mouth open.
The fire is too widespread and massive to ignore or fight.
But it didn’t end there.
“Burn endlessly… !!”
Skill cast as a finishing touch, [Petium Inferno].
A new ultimate skill that evolved through the previous Strategy.
Now, the ultimate skill, which is so skilled that it can be considered a fully matured skill, is unfolding at her fingertips.
Piii-
Grrr!!
Whaaa-!!
An intense flame that appears after a long wait.
Those long flames…
From her fingertips to the floor.
Soon from the floor to all directions.
Soon, endless hellfire covers the entire battlefield.
Smart fireworks that protect their allies while only finding and intercepting enemies have begun to change the structure.
At that unbelievable sight…
Allied wolves were watching blankly.
Finally, I shouted, falling into the crucible of enthusiasm.
“Ooh, you’re on our side!! “It’s our fire!”
“This is a fire that only reaches the enemies! Let’s fight!!”
“Goddess of Fire! “The Goddess of Fire is on our side!”
“Warriors of Barathen! “Let’s defeat Kalak-!!”
[Guardian Flame of Eternity].
The flames lit by Kang Joo-yeon…
At the same time as protecting Barathen from crisis, the unfavorable situation was quickly turned around.
Yeah, as expected it’s Angela.