Chapter 428 Liberation
A huge map that contained every known detail of the continent of Arcadia had been laid out on the table for everyone present to see. Several chess pieces could be seen placed over the pictures of several cities as markers.
Tristan's expression couldn't help but harden when Illiana finally placed the last chess piece on the picture of Arcadia's capital, Prontea.
"According to the information that the spies have sent, currently the enemy has succeeded in taking control of seven cities. They have finished off the guards and taken some of the villagers hostage."
Looking at the map, Castian chimed in from his seat, "If we want to take our troops to Prontea, we have to go through Zephyria and Nexusia." He was silent for a moment before adding, "With the number of soldiers we have right now, we will definitely be able to liberate those cities."
He could say so because it was true that the troops from his side to be deployed had gathered in a larger number.
[Arkadian Knight: 5,000]
[Arkadian Soldiers/Volunteers: 15,000]
[Adventurers: 400]
[Elven warriors: 10,000 ]
[Blood Warrior Tribe: 20,000 Orcs]
Including the 7,000 dark elves and the 40,000 Uruks coming from the north, they currently have a force with more than 100,000 individuals; if they chose to wait a few more days, the number would probably have increased.
However, the reason they didn't choose to wait was not just because they didn't have the time. To be honest, Tristan felt they did not really need tens of thousands more human soldiers when all the elves and orcs, the more superior beings, were ready.
"Even so, the weapons that the Space Knights possess cannot be underestimated. I guess that they must have large-caliber weapons ready to ravage the cities on a moment's notice. We cannot be hasty in making decisions; otherwise, the whole city will end up buried under the ground," said Leena, voicing her opinion.
For a brief moment, silence descended on them as everyone considered Leena's words, which had a high probability of being true. Because of that, Tristan needed to come up with a plan that didn't result in the total destruction of his cities and the people in them.
***
Zephyria City, 1 day later.
The space troopers could still be seen walking across the streets of the city, as well as the Asgardian warriors who filled every corner of the city. Not one resident from the area could be seen on the streets. They seemed to have vanished since the invaders came and took away their rights.
BOOM! KABOOM!
"Chiwiik!
The laser cannon again dismembered the warriors who were next in line, but those were still filled with orcs of the weakest species. In the meantime, the soldiers with the strongest rankings, such as Elves and Orcs, were overloaded at the very back and didn't move an inch from their position.
Seeing this, Theron spoke sarcastic words. "What a stupid leader." With a scorn, he added, "Sacrificing his brainless minions like this."
"Then should our soldiers advance, captain?" asked one of the knights.
"Why waste blood and sweat when you have the cannon to rely on?" said the captain emphatically. "Keep firing the guns; finish them all!"
"Ready!"
The laser cannons continued unleashing their might, slaughtering the other side one-sidedly. However, they also have their limit; after a few shots, they become overheated and have to stop for a few seconds to cool down.
It was at this time that all the troopers and Asgardians suddenly got goosebumps. They had their mouths wide open when they saw a giant crimson creature flying in the sky while spitting fire from its mouth.
"Dragon!" they shouted horrifically.
The captain gaped wide open as soon as his eyes caught the monstrous figure of the dragon. But the man quickly realized the dangerous situation that had suddenly appeared.
"Switch targets, shoot the dragon!"
The firing team understood; some of them immediately aimed at the dragon's body.
BOOM!
Continuous shots managed to hit the creature's giant body. However, the resulting violent explosion of the howitzer could only make its body tremble a little, and as a result, the dragon was still flying freely in the sky and occasionally spitting columns of blazing fire unobstructed, killing the soldiers who manned their powerful laser cannons.
One of the dark-skinned Jarls from one of the barbarian tribes started yelling at Space Knight when he realized the situation on his side was no longer conducive.
"We cannot depend on the weapon anymore. Gather all your soldiers and charge outside!" Before the captain magus could say anything, the Jarl turned to his men and shouted loudly, "All warriors! Attack!!"
Thooettt...
The Asgardian warriors and the Space Knights both let out a war cry at the same time, and they both rushed onto the battlefield.