Chapter 608 - 573 Elena’s Goal
Now, the forces at the Demon Race’s base were completely suppressed beyond the crossbow cannon’s range, leaving them at a loss, while those slave workers had long disappeared into the dark corners outside the station.
The Underground World was dim and narrow, emphasizing close combat with blades. It was unbelievable that a ship like the Flying, with such fierce firepower, appeared here, completely exceeding the garrison’s ability to respond. This was both the pity of the garrison and Da Fei’s helplessness at finding no opponent.
Elena stood at the bow of the ship and began to cast a spell. As her hands moved, a huge fiery magic array covered most of the Demon Race’s base.
Meteor Shower! A Master-level Destruction Magic that could be learned to inflict area damage, with Grandmaster-level damage = 100 + 25 x Magic Power.
For Da Fei, who was accustomed to the Flame Demon God-level Meteor Shower, although Elena’s spell lacked some momentum, it was obviously a deadly deterrent for the Demon Race, who were completely suppressed by the ship and unable to fight back. The Demon Race forces crouching in the corner immediately abandoned their confrontation, fleeing cleanly through the back gate of the wall.
It must be said, this was also the frustrating part of Meteor Shower, which was the long casting time. In actual combat, it could easily be interrupted by heroes who had learned the sub-skill of Meditation Skill, "Magic Counter." If the casting was interrupted, the Mana Value would be consumed in vain, and the spell would enter a cooldown period longer than the normal time. In short, this kind of large, fancy magic was not necessarily practical in combat.
But now, no hero dared to rush into the range of the crossbow cannon to interrupt Elena’s spellcasting. Hence, a huge blaze illuminated the underground, as burning meteors whistled out of the array one after another, crashing onto the Demon Race’s base. For Elena, with two sets of Divine Equipment and a terrifying 200 points of Magic Power, each meteor caused damage of up to 5000, which was more than this simple base could bear, turning the entire base into an instant sea of fire.
Elena laughed heartily, still not satisfied: "The best magic for burning houses is still the Fire Wall Skill!" As she spoke, she swung her hand suddenly, and a blazing wall of fire traversed the base.
In the sea of fire, warehouses, dormitories, and even the possibly only Level 1 low-grade city wall began to collapse one after another. In the end, only the mercenary tavern, as a system function building, remained standing in the sea of fire, alongside the garrison forces far away in the dark corner, unsure whether to fight or flee.
Da Fei shook his head helplessly and sighed inwardly. It seemed he hadn’t gained anything from this battle. Never mind, just think of it as removing a threat to the Pool of Radiance. However, if the other bases are like this, running away from me, and I’m afraid to go ashore, how can I snatch the corpses? Am I supposed to bring back the thousands of surrendering Demon Children guarding the walls and deliver them to the ancient tree?
Damn, that’s actually an idea, huh? The number of Demon Children even surpassed my Flower Demons by twice. This would definitely drag the morale of my garrison forces to a huge negative! As long as I’m around, maybe Master-level Leadership Skill can suppress it, but if I’m not, that would be a problem! Well, I won’t worry about it then, after all, I don’t count on these Demon Children for great combat power, they’re easy to come by and not a pity to lose.
But still, this is like eating my own resources, so uncomfortable!
And at that moment, something strange happened, as the wandering mercenary tavern suddenly collapsed halfway!
Da Fei was stunned, dropping his jaw. No way, right? This is a system function building! It’s invincible, just like those outdoor lighthouses, war academies, and Underground World teleportation gates, which are impossible to be destroyed by players! What on earth is going on?
There was only one answer, this mercenary tavern was not a normal mercenary tavern! Well, no kidding, being in a Demon Race camp was strange enough in itself.
And at that moment, Elena spoke up: "Master, I think I’ve met an acquaintance!"
Da Fei was startled: "Acquaintance? You mean those wandering mercenary heroes?"
Elena nodded solemnly: "Yes! So, Master, I wish to meet them and have a chat! I believe they have also felt my fiery greetings!"
Da Fei suddenly realized that as an Epic Hero, Elena had triggered a plot! Well, in the plot mode, nothing is indestructible, even if it’s an NPC with tens of thousands of health, in a melodramatic plot mode it can still be instantly killed by a mindless poison arrow or something.
Da Fei quickly asked: "Are you on good terms with them?"
Elena shook her head with a smile: "Probably not, to be precise, several people I know were once slaves of my race."
Da Fei was shocked: "Then what if they attack?"
Elena laughed: "In the Underground World, force is the universal language of negotiation, so I leave it to you to decide!"
Seriously!? So, I still need to go ashore? The problem is—
Alright! I also feel uneasy about returning empty-handed, with an Attack and Defense over 200, and Elena’s Magic Power over 200. This combination of Super Warrior Hero and Super Magic Hero, along with both of us having Master-level Leadership Skill and the profoundly mysterious Big Vine Skill from Tachiusu for control, I can’t be cowardly!
Da Fei nodded: "Alright, then we’ll go ashore!"
Da Fei then instructed Anlicia: "You and Catherine Dierdelie will stay behind, if any adverse events happen around, teleport back to the city and don’t worry about us!"
Anlicia sighed and shook her head: "City Lord, can you tell me Miss Elena’s true identity now? Don’t worry, I won’t leak it."
Da Fei was suddenly stunned, then looked at Elena in shock. No way, don’t tell me this is another plot trigger, I don’t want to be annoyed wave after wave!
Elena then bowed to Anlicia: "I am very sorry, actually, I am the eldest daughter of the Dark Elf Queen Tudehana. A hundred years ago, during the war with the Dwarf Kingdom, I was captured by the dwarves. It was the Lord who rescued me from the Dwarf Prison. Because I am a major enemy of the Alliance, and also a nemesis of the Elf Clan, it is inconvenient for me to appear within the Alliance, so I disguised myself."
Anlicia suddenly understood: "No wonder your magic is noticeably different from other Elf Mages. Since you are the Empress’s eldest daughter, what is your goal?"
Elena sighed: "A hundred years ago was just when the gods opened the New World. After my Dark Elf Clan was defeated in the war, they all escaped to the unknown New World. My primary goal is, of course, to see my people. As for anything else, I haven’t decided yet."
Da Fei couldn’t help but be moved, so that’s her goal! How simple and pure is that, simple enough not to seem like an Epic Hero! But then again, it isn’t simple. The New World is so vast, who knows where those Dark Elves fled to?
Anlicia laughed heartily, stepping forward to affectionately pat Elena on the shoulder and said: "I’ve never seen a Dark Elf since I was a child, only heard adults say this and that about them, but rest assured, Miss Elena, my views are always different from theirs—I have an idea, you’re the Empress’s eldest daughter, right? Do you have a chance to inherit the throne? Even if you can’t, it doesn’t matter, as long as you find your people, you can take control of a region, and then your tribe could be friendly with us elves. At that time, I’d be willing to serve as a Goodwill Ambassador! That way, I would also be a great elf making history, what do you think?"
Da Fei’s jaw dropped! Oh my God, this is the ethnic harmony that crosses the boundaries of the harem! I love this! It turns out that Anlicia’s rebellious nature has its benefits!
Elena was overjoyed: "Thank you, Miss Deputy City Lord, for your support! If I can find my people and take control of a region, or even inherit the throne, I will definitely be amicable and friendly with the Elf Clan! In fact, the majority of reasons for the Dark Elves to start wars are completely due to harsh living conditions and a lack of resources. As long as there are enough resources, no ruler would engage in meaningless wars."
Da Fei smiled: "Good, good, now that’s a lofty ambition!"
Anlicia smiled: "We will help you!"
Elena joyfully said: "Thank you, Master, thank you, Miss Deputy City Lord!"
Then she said solemnly: "Now, let me take the first step to ruling a region, I want to reincorporate these former subordinates under my control!"
Da Fei’s heart leaped, recruiting so many powerful mercenary heroes! Wow, this plot trigger is thrilling, I love it!