Chapter 181: After the Attack

Chapter 181: After the Attack



"They're gone," Vincent said, breaking the quiet.

Velara's eyes scanned the rugged terrain, narrowing. "For now," she replied, gripping Stormbreaker tightly. "But they'll regroup. You know that."

"They will return stronger. But don't worry, we just killed one of their Generals."

"How can you be so sure?" Velara flickered her gaze to Vincent, seeking an answer.

Vincent couldn't tell Velara that he received a notification stating that the Demon King General Morgath was killed in combat. That would make her confuse. So instead of answering in that way, he came up with another.

"Well you couldn't see the body where he was last found so that's our proof. I don't how many Demon King Generals are there but the ones that attacked us earlier must be all of them. So assuming they were six Demon King General...and we already killed two of them."

"Really?" Velara raised her brows. "That's a huge feat in this generation. To be able to kill two Demon King Generals within 100 years.'

Vincent gave a small nod, his gaze shifting back to the mountainous terrain before them. "It's a start, but it's far from over. But this suggests that the Demon Forces are getting desperate to get what they want. If not, then there was no reason for the Demon Forces to use all of their powerful chess pieces in a single campaign."

Velara's expression hardened as she processed his words. "But what are they after? The Dwarven Kingdom? There must be something more."

"Exactly." Vincent crossed his arms, his eyes scanning the horizon thoughtfully. "They've never been this aggressive before. Something has changed. Something important enough for them to risk losing one of their generals."

Velara tightened her grip on Stormbreaker, her eyes narrowing. "If they think they can break us by throwing everything at us, they're wrong. We've stood our ground, and we'll keep standing."

Vincent nodded, agreeing. "And now they're down two. But the others will be more cautious. They won't let their emotions get in the way. We need to be ready for that. In fact, I'm quite surprised that you were able to hold off three demon king generals."

Velara glanced at Vincent, her expression serious but with a hint of pride. "I didn't hold them off alone," she said. "Your air support made the difference. Without that, I'm not sure how things would've turned out."

higher."

"They did," Vincent agreed, then added, "but that's why we're here. We'll stop them."

Velara looked at him for a moment, measuring his resolve. "Don't make promises lightly, Vincent. This war isn't just about stopping an invasion-it's about survival. But if we can hold them off here, it might give us a chance to find out what else they're planning."

Vincent nodded, his mind already running through possible contingencies. "I won't make promises I can't keep. But I'll make sure we're ready."

"Good." Velara gripped Stormbreaker with renewed determination. "I'll start mobilizing the dwarves. We'll have the entrances to the mines and vaults reinforced by nightfall."

"I'll check in with my team," Vincent said. "We'll set up traps and place sentries. I want our aerial support constantly scanning the perimeter for any signs of movement."

Velara turned to leave but paused, her tone softening slightly. "Thank you, Vincent. Without your help, we wouldn't have survived this battle."

Vincent looked at her, a small, earnest smile crossing his face. "We're in this together, Velara. No need for thanks."

She gave a sharp nod, then strode off toward the dwarven fortress, her pace quick and

purposeful.

Vincent watched her go before turning back toward the distant horizon. He knew the battle wasn't over. The Demon King Generals were regrouping, and their next move would be far more devastating if they succeeded in getting the dwarven materials. He had to think ahead, plan for contingencies he hadn't yet considered.

Reaching for his communication device, he spoke into it. "Alpha Actual to Spooky-1, maintain constant surveillance. We're moving into defensive mode, but I want eyes on every inch of this terrain. Report anything unusual immediately."

"Roger that, Alpha Actual. We're on it," came the calm reply from the AC-130's crew.

As Vincent stood alone for a moment, the weight of the next steps settled in. This wasn't just about protecting the Dwarven Kingdom anymore. It's about the existence of human races and others. The Demon Forces have one mission only, and that is to conquer the world and he already knew what would happen if there is a one force dominating the rest of the world: tyranny, oppression, and the complete eradication of any hope for freedom. Vincent wasn't about to let that happen.