An hour after, the entirety of the White Raven descended into the base. As it is build in a clearing, they did not have to split up their force and instead go for the standard battle formation.
Shield-bearers are at the front, taking most of the hit while spearman behind them stabbed any monsters that get too close. Archers and mages took the spot behind, firing volleys of arrows and rains of spells upon the monster.
Aside from that, there are also warriors, combatants wielding swords that tend to be stronger than the rest, specializing in dealing with stronger monsters. And the captains and Commander, the strongest people of the White Raven Company.
With this lineup, they are prepared for any monsters coming their way. Unfortunately for them, Alros' monsters are also prepared.
The elder witches, aside from discussion strategy, did not enter the battlefield. While the entire company would be killed, the chances of some escaping make the prospect of sending his witches to be unnecessary danger.
However, it also allow him to test the capabilities and intelligence of his monsters. While he gave used attributes stones and crystals on them, he did not know how well they do under pressure, at least aside from attacking like a bunch of maniac. So, it would be a good test to see how well they did.
Similarly, he send his monsters. However, he only send his Demonic Goblins. Seeing Goblins would lower the guard of the soldiers, but he did not count in it as the coloring of his Goblins are unusual enough the leader ,ight suspect something more. At the very least, he can gauge future reaction to his Demonic Goblins this way.
Sure enough, the elites formed up, stopping their advances in favor of observing their new foes. However, it could only last for long.
Several large fireballs were lob from the back, arrows not even fired as the Goblins all have armors as well as shields, making it not too effective. A large Fireball or rock would do the trick here.
However, the White Raven did not have the monopoly of spell casters in this battle.
"Grargh!" A white dome appeared before disappearing but Alros could see the magical barrier surrounding the 200 Demonic Goblins. The fireballs blasted the barrier, yet, aside from some shaking, there is no other effect.
As the fireballs bounced against the barrier, Commander Taran looked at one of the mage, who nodded. Soon, a blue fireball, with lightning infused at its core appear in the hand of the mage.
With a single push, the orb of fire and electricity headed towards barrier. It hit it, causing cracks to appear, forcing the Demonic Goblin Shamans to be strained as they used more of their mana to persevere.
With the arrival of the new monsters, the Commander of the White Raven must have realized that thing just turn deadlier for his group.
"Brace yourself! The captains and I will attack the new monsters," after the warning, the Commander and his elite captains charged into the new and more powerful monsters.
Soon, the clubs of the hobgoblins clashed with the swords, axes, and spears of the captains, who held their ground despite being outnumbered.
The Commander especially a terrifying force of nature. He was able to hold three Greater Demonic Goblins back, even coming close to killing one if not for another one intercepting the fatal attack, blocking it with it's curved blade.
"Grarrgh!" one Greater Demonic Goblin said.
"Wrarggh!" another one replied, looking absolutely enthusiast.
"Frarrghh!" the last one screamed in terror, calling its brethren as it get beaten to a pulp by the Commander.
With a very reluctant look, the two charge towards the Commander, who began to process of beating all three into a pulp, much to their dismay.
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"What an enjoyable fight," Alros exclaimed, looking at the battlefield. Besides him, Mina was there, having join in when he asked few hours ago. She accepted, enjoying their time together, which bound to get more rare as he collect women. Your next read is at m v|l-e'-novelhall.net
"Well, to bad it is going to end soon," as he said that, one of the captain fell, landing in his back. In such vulnerable state, he was not able to stop the swing of the hammer, landing in his gut.
Even with armor, it did not anything but exacerbate the pain, which for the man last longer than it actually is, the captain dying in 3 seconds.
With the death of a single captain, soon, the tide turned for the White Raven Company, and not for the better.