Chapter 131: Problems in the Other Side?

Chapter 131: Problems in the Other Side?

I inform the dwarves that the ratmen are retreating for now, and they are not rushing through the tunnels again. In truth, it is easier than I thought. The ratmen are incapable of reaching the dwarves because of me, and all the strong monsters and terrifying weapons capable of destroying my army are targeted by the dwarves. And even if they manage to dig more and more tunnels, at worst, the dwarves will leave the second wall and hide in the fortress. This one has an external wall where the catapults and cannons are located, but the inner part is fortified on all side. A ceiling, strong walls, sturdy doors, and the entrance of the tunnel leading to the Heart of the Mountain.

(Ok, let me resume a little the current situation on all sides before you are too happy. The eastern fortress, they are defending well, but some dwarves are already dead. They have fewer warriors than Bori, but I think that they can handle it. I see no traces of real assassins. However, the fortresses near the Deep Mountain, they are really besieged. It is where the human army, or what is remaining of it, is located. But it is also where the main force of the army of Salazar is attacking. And I see some reinforcements coming from Ronta arriving. Your trap with the lich in Lucia is probably destroyed.)

I try to connect to my lich still stationed inside the holy kingdom but no one is answering me. I guess that was predictable, I have no idea how many days I bought with that thing. Right now, honestly, I have nothing really useful to do, besides, create more lich. Even, I think that if I leave for a few hours, reach the fortress in the East, help it a bit and absorb the blood, it would be better. I approach Bori, to inform him of what I know.

-I see, what you are saying makes sense. We have not a single death in our side, and the worst we have is an injured warrior. Your troops are really effective, they can allow us to fire at will and protect our flanks. As for your little trip, like you are asking, I allow it. If you can help dwarves that really need it, you can go. But instead of going to the dwarves, why don't you just activate your weird shadows near the tunnels? That way, you won't have to explain yourself to the commandant that probably won't believe you and order his men to shoot at you. You are a secret, that only me, my men, Thongril, the Iron Beards, and the King of the Mountain know.

That makes sense what he is saying. They probably hide it from the rest of the army, to not provoke any troubles. Especially with the humans. I let my wraiths here, to keep protecting this side while I am gone. Thanks to the spirit already located near the battle, I don't have any trouble finding the way. After an hour of going inside the stone of the mountain, I arrive near the tunnels. They only dig 4 here, but that's enough. I can see that the dwarves are on the second wall, but are facing the ratmen from all side, except behind. No wraiths to cover the natural wall forming the cave. Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

I can see corpses of rat ogres here too, but the sorcerers are present and still alive. I see a huge hole, something that reminds me of the explosion provoked by the destruction of the machine gun, in the base of Krieg. They can probably see the machine guns, but not the sorcerers hiding in the sea of ratmen. I can see them because I am floating above the ongoing battle, but they are hard to spot.

The good news is the fresh blood everywhere. No dark plague to prevent my [Blood Touch]. I go underground and begin to advance toward the dispersed sorcerer ratmen. After being close enough, I activate my domain. The appearance of shadows provokes a panic in the two sides. But only one is currently affected by it, and I cut the army in two. After that, I collect the blood by extending my hand above the ground and replenish my mana entirely. I can even create some undead. I keep activating my domain until the ratmen finally retreat.

-As for us, you said how many ratmen are remaining?

(20 000.)

-20 000 ratmen, mostly slaves. Only one Red Guard is staying here, but the rest are all leaving.

-Only that? If they are just slaves and normal warriors, I can hold this with 2000 dwarves without any problem. Especially if your army of undead is staying here, I can even do it with less.

-My army is staying here, I will only take my wraiths, except two. The one guarding the hole in the ceiling, and the one under you, ready to protect you.

-That's very nice of you. So, if I have the support of the undead, I can stay here with only 1000 dwarves, just in case. I know that if there is a sudden change, you will inform me and my dwarves, but we never know. So, 1000 allow me to hold this fortress, during enough time to get some reinforcements. Dustag! You will take 4000 warriors, the most exhausted first. After that, you will retreat, carrying the maximum amount of weapons and ammunition. See with Fortuil what should remain here or not. And when you arrive at the fortress before the capital, tell them whatever mister Sleek is saying. And if they are not happy or not believing it, just say that Thongril will smash their heads if they are not executing the orders.

After all those preparations, and since the ratmen show no sign of coming back, I depart with the engineer Dustag toward the Heart of the Mountain. I truly want to see what is the look of this capital, especially when it is called like that.