Chapter 1508 1348: War 3

Chapter 1508 1348: War 3

As for Rairhan, the sensation and sound of the friction between his jaw and steel armor was able to temporarily calm the surging flames in him. He liked it this way as this momentary peace meant that there would be much more violent eruptions ahead. He couldn't wait to charge forward, lead his subordinates against the enemies, and trample them into ashes.

''S-Sir Commander."

A feeble voice sounded.

Rairhan came to a slight halt and turned to the flustered young man, who appeared to be no different from the short-lived slaves. He looked miserable, skinny, and had messy long hair sticking to his face. A pitch-black cloak wrapped his body and the red substrate could be vaguely seen. The young man hugged a white cat in his arms, nodding, and bowing to

Rairhan. His name was Raoul, a Vampire who was sent here just before this war. Death Knights had always been annoyed by the Vampires who used crafty plots and machinations behind their backs, which was why Rairhan let out a snort in disdain.

"W-We're reaching our destination soon."

"Oh."

Rairhan replied in a perfunctory tone. He shifted his gaze forward and spotted a silhouette of a pitch-black, imposing structure. That was their destination: the Alex's Fortress and the most important defensive line in the western Renner Kingdom. As long as they broke through the defenses, they could penetrate the vast plain and slaughter their way to Apple City. At this moment, Rairhan pondered for a moment.

He randomly recalled the report regarding a dangerous young overlord in this territory. Besides, according to his companions, two of their elite soldiers had died at his hands. Not only that, but he had also eliminated the entire secret army that executed the mission with one of them. This achievement itself was enough to make Rairhan view him in a new light.

'I didn't expect that there would be such an interesting fella among the Humans.'

Rairhan let out a grunt. He wasn't interested in that Elite soldier's death. Even though they were all Death Knights, friendship between Undead Creatures was only a joke. On the contrary, he was amused by the young overlord. He heard that the Fortress was built in half a day. No matter if the rumors were true or false, that young overlord must be truly capable. If there was an opportunity, Rairhan wished to turn him into his subordinate.

'I'm thinking too much.'

Rairhan kept his thoughts and shook his head slightly. The spiritual flames in his eyes flickered. It was in total darkness at the Fortress, apart from sporadic dancing flames. It seemed that the people hadn't sensed the dangers yet and this night was nothing more than an ordinary one.

But it would be a different story soon.

"Dispatch the Bone Griffins to check on the situation ahead."

Rairhan ordered and Schrodinger nodded. He turned around and made a few hand gestures. Shortly after, four Bone Griffins flew into the sky and headed for the Fortress.

"Sir, you're too careful." noVeLb1n

Raoul turned to the Death Knight with a pleasing smile.

"It's impossible for the shameless mortals to detect our arrival. Everything that they have done will be for naught. In just a few moments, we will shatter their peaceful and blissful dreams of fantasy and present everything to our supreme His Majesty, the Dark Dragon."

"Hmph."

Rairhan let out a snort. He lifted his hand to give another command...

However, at this moment, a dazzling, bright light column soared into the sky.

"Necromancers! Strengthen our defense! Bone Griffins, attack!"

Rairhan ordered instantly. Several Necromancers stepped forward in large strides. They raised their white bone staff and chanted the evil curses. In the blink of an eye, barriers of pitch-black halos spun, expanded, and enveloped the Undead Army.

°°°°

Alex gazed at the flag with puckered brows. Then, he turned to the rest beside him and shrugged. He recognized this flag to be under one of the four legendary generals.

''Cecilia, Alice you two know what to do next, right?"

"Of course, Alex. Don't worry."

Cecilia smiled and turned to Alice.

"Alice, I will dispel their defense curse. You will take charge of retaliation and attack. You've fully grasped the 'Flawless Casting technique', right?"

"Yes, Miss Alice."

Cecilia nodded and both of them turned to the Undead Army with raised arms.

"Ketam, Kukuleczka kuka, chiopiec panny, szuka, melal panam, grekula."

"Gtupi ten kawalir co z majatkiem."

The young ladies chanted spells while their fair, slender fingers streaked across the air. flickering magical runes flashed across them and transformed into invisible powers that spun and coalesced.

"Grr..."

The Necromancers' raised staff trembled. They gritted their teeth and the spiritual flames in their eyes blazed. Their defense barrier formed by pitch-black, sinister runes shivered violently and gradually shrunk as though an invisible, large hand was crashing it. The magical undulation grew increasingly chaotic and frantic.

At the same time, Alice elegantly gave a final swipe of her finger in midair. Her fingertip emanated a radiance that traced a perfect circle.

"—!"

The disorderly protection barrier crumbled instantly. The twisted, dark runes collided with one another and shattered into nothingness like fragile bubbles. On the other hand, the Necromancers maintaining the barrier were blasted away as though they were hit by a powerful punch. It seemed that they wouldn't be getting back on their feet anytime soon.

"Trash! Nothing but a pile of worthless trash!"

Rairhan exclaimed in exasperation. Then, he witnessed the soldiers on the city wall raising their bow and arrows once again.

Alex looked down at the Undead Army without any change in his expression. His gaze was stone cold, determined, and had some traces of berserk. He was like a completely different person, different from his usual self. Somehow, he had started to change, slowly but surely. This growth may be positive or negative, only time could tell. For now he was focused on the war, surviving until the end with his subordinates to finally confront Bahamut's clone and finally accomplish his ultimate goal for setting foot into the Infinity Maze. He missed his loved ones, always wondering how they're doing.

Alex shook his head issued a command.

"Second wave of arrows. Get ready."