VOLUME 2: CHAPTER 130 – SYLPH UNIFICATION WAR V
Status
Race Goblin
Level 55
Class King; Ruler
Possessed Skills Ruler of the Demon Children of Chaos; Defiant Soul; World Devouring Howl; Sword Mastery A-; Dominator; King’s Soul; Ruler’s Wisdom III; Household of the Gods; One-Eyed Snake’s Evil Eye; The King's Dance at the Edge of Death; Magic Manipulation; Soul of the Berserk King; Third Impact (The Third Chant); Warrior's Instinct; Blessing of the Underworld Goddess; Guided One
Divine Protection Goddess of the Underworld (Altesia)
Attributes Darkness; Death
Subordinate Beasts High Kobold Hasu (Lv77); Gastra (Lv20); Cynthia (Lv1); Orc King (Bui) (Lv82)
Abnormal Status Blessing of the One-Eyed Snake; Protection of the Twin-Headed Snake
When we got word that the supply line was destroyed and that Shunaria had gone missing, we immediately dispatched the army. Shure, though pale-faced, led the elves and about 50 goblins to look for surviving people from the supply line, while I led the remaining 300 soldiers to march to Sheng.
If we didn’t set out immediately we could risk another supply line. That wouldn’t do.
“Fei, I’ll leave the elves to you. Keep watch and attack from a distance.”
“Alright.”
The surviving Gaidga goblins and Gi goblins formed the vanguard. We needed to attract the enemy’s attention, so it was necessary for us to move gaudily.
We met the enemy halfway the path from Jirad to Sheng.
“Enemy spotted! There’s about 150 of them! They’re about 4 kilometers away!” A scout reported.
I immediately came up with a plan.
“Take out your spears and shields! We’re assaulting the enemy!” I commanded, prompting Gi Jii to order the rest of the hordes.
We gradually increased our pace as we neared the enemy. Leading the vanguard was the enthusiastic Dashka of Gaidga, who wished to wash away the shame of defeat in his last battle, while the riders of Paradua rode at the flanks.
When the enemy came to view, they numbered 150 just as the scout had reported. They seemed somewhat frightened at seeing us. It seems they hadn’t finished their preparations just yet. I unsheathed my sword.
“Go!!” I commanded, and Dashka bolted off, leading the charge into the opposing elven army.
Gaidga’s brutish strength wasn’t enough to tear through the enemies’ armor. The most they could was to send the enemy elves flying with their clubs.
The enemy was donned in full armor and wielded long swords. A troublesome foe.
We were currently on the offense, but there was no telling how long that would last. Most of my force was made up of normal gobs. Letting Dashka continue fighting seemed to be the best course of action considering our stamina, but if they ran of steam, we would still end up as sitting ducks.
“Gi Za Zakuend!” I called.
“Leave it to me, Your Highness. The enemy’s frontlines shall crumble before our magic,” Gi Za said.
“Go!”
Gi Za took his druid horde and turned to the frontline.
“Fire!” Gi Za commanded, and a volley of magic rained upon the enemy elves.
“Nu…”
But a part of the enemy forces managed to repel even that magic. Are they using srilana or orichalcum? Either way, it’s troublesome.
We have the advantage in numbers, so as long as we’re able to get a good surround, we should be able to win.
“Ru Rou, Fei, take down their eyes. Ru Rou follow Fei’s commands and strike at the enemy forces’ rear guard!” I commanded.
“As you will!” Ru Rou replied, kneeling.
“Understood,” Fei replied.
After Ru Rou took the Ganra horde and ran after Fei, I turned my eyes back to the frontlines. The middle guard led by Gi Jii was supporting the vanguard led by Dashka, while Gi Za’s druids supported them from the back.
Gi Jii has gotten used to leading. He quickly reinforced the frontline whenever a goblin fell. His timings were impeccable.
In that case, I might as well go out myself.
“10 squads! Follow!”
I entered into the fray with 10 three-man cell squads.
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The enemy’s unexpectedly powerful attack caused Pale, who was leading from the back, to frown.
“The enemy is much stronger than expected.”
Even the heavy infantry leading the vanguard couldn’t overcome the goblins’ overwhelming charge. They had their hands full just defending.
More than that, the enemy goblins were strangely variegated, causing Pale to be shocked.
At the enemy’s vanguard were goblins bigger than the rest. They brutishly swung their clubs and pushed back Pale’s vanguard.
Behind them were smaller goblins with spears. Though ‘small’, these goblins were only smaller compared to the giant goblins at the front, and they were still much bigger compared to your usual goblin.
There were also goblins who rode on beasts who took a different path from the others and attacked Pale’s vanguard, and then there were goblins from the back of the enemy forces who persistently casted magic to support the enemy vanguard.
To make things worse, Pale’s archers were being suppressed by the endless volley of arrows shot by the enemy archers.