Chapter 767: Operations Command

Chapter 767: Operations Command

Magus World knights and mages had evolved into mutually complementary combat units over years of tactical refinement.

Unlike the enslaved creatures destined to serve as mere cannon fodder, it was the synergy between knights and mages that forged the strongest legion across all the star domains governed by the Magus Civilization!

The circular gully chosen by Sein as the battlefield, though rugged and uneven, had become a hotspot teeming with creatures embroiled in intense combat.

Standing atop the Green Spikefur King, he could already see that the forces amassed by both sides numbered no less than three hundred thousand.

Under Sein’s leadership, this legion became a robust pillar of support for the Order of the Fiery Molten Mountain.

More importantly, Sein’s arrival signaled not just the addition of over a hundred thousand undead and plant creatures, but also the support of Divine Tower of Verdant Spring mages.

Over a thousand full-fledged mages pointed their magic rods toward the area of the battlefield where Sein stood.

Meanwhile, other mages unleashed their elemental power, aiding the centaurs, plant giants, and lesser aquatic races engaged in the conflict.

The expansive and complex terrain of the gully made it impossible for the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring’s magic firepower to cover the entire area.

They could only support the enslaved creatures and knights at the frontline to combat the immediate threats.

As an apprentice to the tower master, Sein was committed to aiding the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring.

However, he was not prepared to risk his life from the outset.

He had responsibilities and loved ones; it was senseless for him to join the frontlines and risk his life like an expendable troop.

The enslaved creatures, their souls bound and controlled, had no say in their fate.

In contrast, mages with their senses intact would never willingly place themselves in harm’s way.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Even the knights, often driven by sheer brawn and a readiness to charge into battle, recognized the importance of fighting alongside enslaved creatures.

There was no way Sein would act recklessly.

Upon reaching the designated battlefield, Sein strategically deployed his forces. The undead troops were sent in as the initial wave of cannon fodder, followed closely by the plant creatures from the Verdant Wilderness World in the second wave.

The undead, fearless in the face of death and driven by the surrounding blood and lingering souls, were already clamoring for action.

Furthermore, Sein’s decision to deploy them first was pragmatic—undead troops were easier to replenish on the battlefield than plant creatures.

The abundance of corpses and their resentment energy were excellent materials for Skeleton Summoning.

With the size of those Wild Gorilla skeletons, the summoned skeleton warriors should possess exceptional strength.

Once the Magus World Army established a fortress base in the Wild Gorilla World, Sein could utilize the fortress’ power to empower the skeletal dragon to summon reinforcements from the Undead World if needed.

A belligerent Rank Two undead knight led tens of thousands of undead troops into the fray. Their grim procession poured into the narrow battlefield, heralded by the chilling aura of gray and white necromantic energy.

The plant legion formed the second wave. As these creatures advanced, thousands of colorful elemental halos burst forth in the sky.

No matter how formidable their bodies, they were no match for the unrelenting magical onslaught unleashed by the Magus World mages.

With the mages’ participation, the battle’s tide clearly began to turn.

***

Three days later, the battlefield before Sein had transformed into a morass of blood and mud, reminiscent of the terrain he had traversed earlier.

It was strewn with bodies from both the Wild Gorilla World and the Magus World’s cannon fodder legion, including a few fallen knights.

According to a message received a day prior, fifteen mages from the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring Army had perished.

Positioned near the middle and rear of the army—typically considered the safest zones—they met their end when stray energy bullets, unexpectedly fired from the right wing of the battlefield, pierced through their outer shields.

The battlefield was in utter chaos.

Beyond the gully where Sein and his forces were stationed, legions from at least two other divine towers and knightly orders were embroiled in a deadly battle with the Wild Gorilla World Army.

The energy blast that had breached the elemental shields of the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring’s mages, resulting in the deaths of fifteen mages in the periphery, was suspected to be the work of a demigod-level being—though the exact perpetrator remained unknown.

The chaotic conditions on the battlefield made it impossible for the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring to investigate further.

The Rank Three divine tower mages, temporarily overseeing the battle, commanded all mages to focus their firepower on the advancing Wild Gorilla Army.

For any threats emerging from the flanks, they depended on their allies engaged in adjacent battlefields to handle them.

Exhausted from commanding and casting spells, Sein had no time to determine which divine towers and knightly orders were positioned on his flanks.

Nevertheless, they were all from the Magus World power—allies that could be relied on in this medium-sized plane’s conflict.

“The lesser aquatic races are suffering heavy casualties upfront. They’re falling much faster than the centaurs and plant giants,” Reina reported, her armor bloodied. Wielding a heavy octagonal hammer, she hurried to Sein’s side.

The Green Spikefur King was no longer by Sein’s side. Due to its immense size and unparalleled strength, Sein had sent it to the frontline two days earlier to bolster the primary assault.

Currently, Sein’s primary guard was the Kingfisher perched on his shoulder, which had just deflected an energy beam aimed at Sein half a day earlier.

This beam, clearly containing the power of a Rank Three, was likely fired from a technological weapon.

The Wild Gorillas were no fools. Despite the chaos, they had identified Sein as a key tactical figure.

“Also, the Order of the Fiery Molten Mountain’s frontline has just been breached. A Rank Two knight came over just now to request our support,” Reina continued.

Sein frowned slightly upon hearing her report.

As she relayed that, Leena flew toward them. “I’ll head over with Sanchez. There are plenty of undead creatures there.”

In a conflict as fierce as this, there was no room for hesitation or timidity.

The Order of the Fiery Molten Mountain had sought help, and Sein was compelled to respond.

He looked up at Leena. Despite the storm of emotions swirling within him, he could only give her a firm nod and said, “Stay safe!”