Chapter 133 - Dark Lands Part 7

They immediately followed the command. They assaulted the ones who were going to attack the guards. The ranged were attacking the ones who will dive towards them. The brawlers and others defended the guards. Slashing anything that comes to them.

The enemies were very aggressive, even with the number of adventurers, they were still wounded. Especially the vulnerable ones. It was then, the Holy Knights cast [Heal] to the wounded ones. Also giving them a buff skill like [Bless]. Making their ranks shoot up by one rank.

The enemies clawed and slashed them and the Paladins [Shoulder charge] the enemies. Casting their buffs towards themselves and swings their weapons. The Ronins were also not something to trifle with. They were fast enough to react to the enemy attacks even with their numbers. Slashing their hands when they will strike them. Using [Draw slash] and [Multi slash]. Shouting while using the said skills.

The Captain saw their bravery and so he went out from their formation. Thinking that he was capable enough for handling himself. The guards were disagreeing with the thought but he said to them that it was an order not to stop him. Getting out, he used the skills he has.

[Elemental damages]

[Physical and Elemental shield]

[Iron defence]

[Durable]

He used the skills and wreak havoc on the enemies. He attacked them and his weapon exploded, emitted lighting, poisoned the enemies, iced the enemies, smashed the enemies, emitted wind, in random succession.

"Ha!!! Die!!!" Shouted the Captain.

He was attacked but he was just standing without being moved. Only sparks in his armour were seen.

Joan rounded up the Rangers and Rogue to support the Captain. Making the Rangers use [Rapid fire] at the enemies simultaneously. Rogues were throwing daggers in point-blank range at the enemies. Jumping up high, they flipped and prepared their daggers. Slashing and stabbing the ones who were up in the air.

Fighters were kicking the enemies left and right with [Roundhouse kick]. Punching too with [Hard fist] at them that sent them flying. Spiralling then crashing on the ground.

The Chaos Knights used [Berserk] and [Revenge]. They slashed and dashed vehemently without care. Making their enemies intimidated by their resilience as they were clawed left and right. They were regenerating and were becoming stronger with more damage they get. Shouting as they clashed with them. Some were also able to rip them apart with just their hands.

Mages rained spells at them and they were blasted left and right. Under the protection of the Holy Knights, they were able to land damage while being safe from enemy attacks. Some were assaulting them but their plan failed as they were intercepted.

[Fireball]

[Mage armour]

[Force field]

[Lightning bolt]

[Ice bolt]

[Earthen spear]

They combo their attacks and their defences. They divided the spells and worked accordingly with each other. Others were offensive and others were defensive. Making them a symbol of spear and shield with their tactics.

The Druids also played a great role, they summoned their summons and transformed too. Making them seen as great tanks and damage dealers. The bears were smashing the gargoyles left and right. Also having a [Spirit armour] with them covering their bodies. Vines spewing left and right with the elements. Some Druids were ripping some of their enemy's wings and then smashed them to the ground. Also making the skill [Hand slam] on the process whilst holding the enemy. They roared at the enemies and used [Bone breaker] at the diving enemies that attacked them.

The Lycans too were also not stopping. After transforming, they used [Beast call] and their summons joined to the fray. [Menacing roar] was made and the enemies startled. Also using [Rabid dash] and biting them off. [Fury] then was used after several enemies attacked them simultaneously. Slashing the enemies with their claws and the enemies also used their claws at them. Making it a bloody battle.

Necromancers launched curses at the enemies and weakened them. They also have ranged magic attacks that hit enemies just once. Using [Skeleton] Skill and others were [Ghost] users. Making the enemies jolt after seeing the multitude of their summon.

Enemies attacked and thousand in numbers were not easily culled. Making it a tedious battle and a battle of endurance. Many adventurers were wounded in the process and the Holy Knights healed them. Left and right men were being wounded and were dragged at the guard's turtle formation. Also, their mana potions has run out and they were left in despair after one by one of them were killed. The battle was hard-fought. Even Joan hasn't healed and saved them all with his mana well.

It was a battle that no one knew they would survive. Still, they were glad that they made it alive. The morning came and they were wasted. A whole night of fighting was pretty exhausting even for Joan. The adventurers wept for their known comrade and buried them behind the Stronghold. Where their already dead comrades were lying. Joan was shocked at the graves. Multitudes of cross-shaped sticks were seen in the vast land. Making him bit his lips while seeing them.

Time passed by and they entered the Headquarters but they saw that it was locked from the inside. Making them break the door and then they entered.

"Sire! Please take a look inside!" One of the guards said to him.

The Captain then entered and saw many survivors huddled inside. Their faces were the ones who have seen horrors and they were glad they made it. They were crying out loud at the Captain. Thanking him that they made it alive too. Joan and the others cleaned the blood on the walls also others prepared food for the survivors. They gave robes to the survivors and made them eat the food while it was still hot.

Joan saw that this place will be what they will be operating. The place was wide and it was as thrice as big compared to the fort they visited. The place was low in terms of security as the guards were killed. Several ones were only what's left. The future will be hard with what they have right now but at least they were alright. Surviving one day at a time.

Also, Joan duplicate didn't waste his time and sucked dry the essences on the surroundings. Making him absorb a thousand gargoyle essences in the process.. Making him grin when the original will absorb it once and for all.