Chapter 609 - 574: The Mysterious Mercenary Hero
The Flying approached the dock amidst the sea of flames, with hundreds of Kingdom Jungle Hunter Units disembarking, along with Da Fei’s own 200 Forest Goddess Army, 50 Druid Army, and Tachiusu’s 150 Vine Demon Army stepping ashore one after another.
The shortcoming of such an all-ranged unit is the lack of frontline meatshield soldiers. Once the enemy gets too close, the consequences would be unimaginable. However, Da Fei had confidence in his own attack and defense abilities, and in the strength of Elena’s ability to take out minor bosses with one shot. As long as he could keep the enemy at bay, the absence of meatshield soldiers was inconsequential.
Now, as the fire at the garrison gradually died down to smolder, those hiding in the dark corners at a distance saw Da Fei’s troops landing, they were suddenly invigorated, and immediately began to organize their formation to prepare for battle.
Little Fei, circling in the air, had a full view of the enemy’s formation - the most eye-catching Ogre Hero, Ogg, obviously the leader of this group of heroes, commanding 15 towering Double-headed ogres. Then there was a Minotaur Hero wielding a giant axe, followed by his 30 tall and sturdy Minotaurs. Next was the Lizardman Hero, with 50 Lizardman archers at his command, their crossbows emitting a green fog that made it evident they were poisoned. There was also a Kobold Hero, his unit consisted of 50 Kobolds carrying baskets on their backs filled with bombs and other throwing items. Lastly, there was a diminutive Cave People Hero, commanding the largest troop of over 200 long-spear-armed Cave People.
Then there were nearly a thousand Hell Horses, Three-headed Dogs, Banshees, plus an unknown number of Demon Children from the Hell Race. These Hell Troops were stationed at the frontline of the battlefield. In a ground battle, the enemy had an absolute advantage in numbers.
Now Da Fei’s troops stepped over the ruins, and the two armies were about to encounter each other in this rare open underground space.
Elena spoke in a deep voice, "Master, that Ogre Hero, Ogg, possesses a special ability that further increases the defense of his troops. The Minotaur Hero, Gengna, has a swift charging ability. The Cave People Hero, Shakert, is able to stealth his Cave People units after the battle begins, but it’s unlikely they will use their own units for the first strike. They will surely command those Demon Troops for a probing attack, and we need to annihilate these demon forces with the least casualties and fastest speed possible, otherwise, it’s going to be difficult to negotiate with them."
Da Fei nodded, "Okay!"
Holy crap! Stealth the Cave People units after the battle starts? Who would have thought the least conspicuous hero would be the most unpredictable! But no matter how sneaky you are, in front of Elena’s Human Cannon, everything is just a cloud!
Now, as the battle was about to start, as soon as the System announces the combat, Da Fei’s main force, the Jungle Hunters, could exert their high 13-point Attack Speed, coupled with the attack speed bonuses from Da Fei’s equipment, they could take the initiative and Double Shot in the first round to cripple those front-line Hellhounds and Hell Horses. Once those charging close-combat troops are crippled, those rear ranks of Banshees pose no threat at all.
As the pride of the Elf Clan’s long-range units, the Jungle Hunters are nearly flawless except for their low health and production!
— System Prompt: Enemy Heroic Legion has launched an attack against you; the battle begins!
Da Fei was taken aback. Why did the enemy get the first attack?
At this moment, a Kobold Hero among the enemy ranks cast an unknown spell on all the Banshee Troops, and those Banshee Troops immediately took action.
— System Prompt: Your Jungle Hunter Unit has been hit by the Charming Technique from the enemy Heroic Legion’s Alkin Banshee Squad and is unable to act for a short time.
— System Prompt: Your Forest Goddess Army has been hit by the Charming Technique from the enemy Heroic Legion’s Alkin Banshee Squad and is unable to act for a short time.
— System Prompt: Your Druid Army...
In an instant, all of Da Fei’s troops were charmed by the enemy Banshee’s Charming Technique and couldn’t move a muscle! Da Fei was shocked and dumbfounded! Can there be any mistake? The Casting Speed and especially the range of these Banshees completely outdid my Jungle Hunters! What is the origin of this Kobold Hero?
There was no time for further thought. With Da Fei’s entire force under control, the Minotaur Hero, and the Ogre Hero both let out a thunderous roar, white and blue halos enveloping the front ranks of Hellhound and Hell Horse Army, then the charging forces stepped forward with flame-igniting hooves, and a thunderous onslaught came crashing through like a tidal wave!
The sheer speed of the charge was beyond Da Fei’s imagination! When Selvia’s Tenacity Skill, the golden light, barely managed to touch the whole team’s heads, the Hell Army had already crossed half the field! This speed was even more outrageous than the dwarfs’ Charging Rune!
Had Da Fei’s troops not been controlled, at best they would have only had one chance to strike, but now controlled, they could only watch wide-eyed as these beasts charged right in their faces?
Da Fei turned his head hurriedly to look at Elena, who was casting a spell. Now, the opportunity for a turnaround was Elena’s Great Magic breaking the siege!
——BOOM!!! The entire Underground World flashed white as a flurry of lightning bolts struck down from the sky!
——System Prompt: Your Vice Hero Elena has cast a Grandmaster-level Destruction Skill, the group Attack Magic "Chain Lightning," breaking through the enemy’s defense shield and causing an effect of paralysis with reduced speed!
Slowed down! Watching the enemy’s charging momentum suddenly halter, and the white glow around them abruptly vanish, Da Fei couldn’t help but feel invigorated, yet at the same time, he was shocked. How could that Ogre possess such Divine Skill to provide a shield that could withstand Elena’s heavy artillery for the entire army?
And just as Da Fei was still in shock, a blue light flashed on Elena!
——System Prompt: The enemy Heroic Legion’s hero Fu’er has targeted your Vice Hero Elena with the skill "Magic Counter," but the skill failed!
Da Fei’s jaw dropped once again! Goodness me, there actually was someone who could counter Elena’s spells? If it weren’t for Elena’s Divine Equipment, Elemental Domain, providing a 30% increase to Casting Speed, that Chain Lightning just now might not have been cast at all?
Sure enough, Elena herself was also surprised and exclaimed, "They have some formidable characters among them, huh?"
Just then, as they spoke, the ground in the middle of the battlefield rumbled, and a huge green Array burst forth, with countless vine sprouts breaking through the soil and instantly entangling the Hell Army whose charge had slowed!
——System Prompt: Your Heroic Legion’s hero Tachiusu has cast the mysterious Magic "Vine Jungle"!
Oh yeah! That’s what you call a turnaround, Da Fei leapt up in surprise, there sure is some eeriness to this hero! Although due to environmental reasons, these vines were far from being as thick as the ones released in the jungle last time, but as long as they could hold the enemy back even for a moment, that was enough!
Elena also couldn’t help but laugh heartily, waving her hand, and another bolt of lightning struck down fiercely! Hundreds of Hellhounds in the area all fell together!
Oh yeah!
For Elena, with her lightning damage reaching up to 5000, those Hellhounds with merely 15 hit points were nothing but rapid cannon fodder! The fact that the first volley of Chain Lightning didn’t annihilate them was already a display of the enemy heroes’ superior strength!
Indeed, although Da Fei was startled moments ago, he had never considered the possibility of losing because of the sheer power of Elena, the human-shaped cannon! Elena’s power had surpassed the current campaign’s scale of the game; those first, second, and third-tier troops without Magic Resistance were simply no match for her! Da Fei’s only concern was that if his own troops suffered some losses and the formation looked poor, it might not achieve the optimum ’all unharmed’ effect for impressing and recruiting purposes.
Now, with the Hellhounds down and the Hell Horse Army still struggling within the clutches of the Vine Jungle, the enemy’s Banshee Army started to advance. It was only at this moment that Da Fei realized, these Banshees hadn’t truly entered casting or shooting range — the Kobold’s magic had merely been a one-time boost to their range. He had to admit, such range-enhancing spells were unheard of!
Elena was not in a hurry to act, but instead laughed heartily, saying, "Ogg, Gengna, and Shakert who is playing hide and seek, is this how you welcome your master?"
The burly Ogre replied in a muffled voice, "I wondered who it was, turns out to be the little Queen Elena, but the era of the Dark Elves has passed, we are now free mercenaries."
The Minotaur Hero also muttered, "Right, we will not submit to any power anymore, even the Demons recognize our mercenary status. We’ve received a hefty sum of mercenary fees from them, that is our freedom!"
Elena laughed loudly, "What pathetic mercenaries! I’m curious to see how you will explain yourselves to your employers!"
Amid their conversation, all of Da Fei’s troops finally regained consciousness. With a grand wave of his hand, a barrage of arrows rained down, dealing massive damage to the still struggling Hell Horse Army trapped within the Vine Jungle. Hundreds of Hell Horses from the army fell with collective screams, and the entire battlefield fell silent in an instant! (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)