TreeTree vs Demon Walker

TreeTree vs Demon Walker

Year 81 Month 6

The demonoids came over the hills, the giant walker, with the body of something resembling a mutant giant tortoise, with a castle on top. The castle consists of multiple reddish spires, with jagged edges, resembling the teeth of a monster.

It wasnt hard to tell that it is approaching. The demonic army would cut down the trees in its path, and I could feel the walkers energy, with each step, a bit more of its energy pushed back on my 'bubble', and cause the effective radius of my [lesser demonic suppression aura] to shrink.

But whatever that was, it only worked on the outer area. At this distance, in this valley, the aura from my main body is strong, and here, it overlapped against whatever that demon walker emitted.

Together, with the walker, the 50,000 or so demonoids crossed the rolling hills. By the scouts count, the army increased by 10,000, and this is due to the bases; and the walker itself, being a mobile demon production factory.

Or as Alexis called it, a hive. Like a beehive that made more bees.

The past 3 weeks, along the expected path of the demon army, we built a few more layers of walls, filled with traps, and places for the soldiers to retreat. And tunnels for the beetles to spring a surprise attack.

Honestly, I felt confident. A defensive battle is pretty much how I can fight, and its something that Im good at. And we have been preparing for this fight.

And when the demon walker emerged, I felt ready.

The demon walkers spires somewhat recovered, the damage from the blood hex magic is no longer noticeable, so we presume they have some self-healing ability. Until we saw the other side of the giant walker, where a large chunk of its body glowed purple, as if it oozed a magical rot. This massive giant tortoise, with a big castle on its shell stomped, and the earth shook. Luckily, the walls held. The roots and plants helped to absorb the shockwave.

A zaratan. Alexiss being the one with a wide general knowledge. A walking zaratan, instead of an island on its back-

*ROOOOOAAAAAAARRRR* A loud, but deep roar shook the entire valley.

"Trivia will have to wait."

The demon walker roared, and that signalled the beginning of this battle. The army of demonoids charge towards the first layer of walls, into the [carnivorous plants] and [cactus defense systems].

And the sound of wood and demon colliding became the background chorus. The demons chopped the defenses down, but not before the Carnivorous Plants devoured some of the demonoids, and in doing so, gradually, but sure, reduced the number of demonoids. I reckon about 1,000 to 2,000 demonoids fell before the outermost layer is breached.

Jura, Madeus and Yvon prepared on top of the 4th makeshift wall layer. Lausanne, Stay with TreeTree. This is not your battle, not yet.

But my level is already in the 30s! I should be out there fighting! The young lady protested. She too, was armed for battle, and she had two anti-demon wooden short-spears on her back.

Shes right. Shes a valuable battlefield asset. We need her on the field, together with the girls. One of the captains said. The archers got into position. Theyve been waiting for this moment. Many had a good meal last night, perhaps in preparation of death.

No. Not Lausanne, and not the kids. The Valthorns stay back. Jura insisted. Right, TreeTree?

Lausanne should be fighting, but let her take one of the flanks where its less risky. Together with Horns. The beetles will cover her. The beetles are all hidden in the tunnels. All 10,000 of them. But I can spare some to act as Lausannes squad.

The demon walker roared, and the demonoids all received a boost it. My [lesser demonic suppression] is effective, and the roar merely offsets the effects of my aura.

Yvon nodded. You cant coddle her forever. Fighting demons is a regular affair, she best get some experience-

The giant walker had a large head, and its head resembled part-tortoise, part-dragon, it had spikes and horns and it roared, revealing its fangs. Its a different roar, the vibration was different. And that roar sent out an energy blast.

[Steelwood barrier] [Woodshield] [Shield Generators].

The Subsidiary Trees that function as shield generators create a large wall of wood, blocking the energy blast-

*crack*

The energy projectile from the blast slammed into the shields, and it crushed the first barrier and woodshield, and then cracked the last shield.

Okay fine. Go. Keep yourself safe. Jura sighed, turned and faced the horde of demonoids. The demon knights lead the charge against the 1st layer walls. Remember what we discussed. Weve got to take on the demon knights. TreeTree will focus on the demon walker.

Yvon nodded, and then shrugged. Though I would prefer to observe TreeTree in action, but I suppose we dont have a choice... Be careful of the Knights.

Lausanne smiled. Okay. Stay safe, everyone. Jura gave Lausanne a pat on the head.

You too, retreat or ask for TreeTrees help if youre in trouble. Better alive than dead.

An armor of wood surrounded Jura, and in his hand, a dark-brown wooden sword. Theres multiple wooden spears on his back, and multiple smaller wooden stakes, enchanted to weaken demons.

And Yvon, you can watch after the knights are destroyed.

The demonoid horde still charged. And in one area where the density was highest, I activated [Root Surge] and skewered about 2,000 demonoids.

The walker stepped closer, and the earth shook. It roared again another energy blast, this time it aimed for the 2nd layer of walls. I couldnt stop the full power of the energy projectile in time, and this time, a section of the 2nd layer walls disintegrated, and killed about 20 archers and the beetles hiding underneath.

TreeTree, can you stop that blast? Jura asked, while running towards the army. The archers have started their volley overhead.

"I am creating shields right in front of it, to deflect and absorb the blast. That should take the heat off you. But be prepared to run if I cant stop it in time.

Great. Jura cut down a few more demonoids in the way. He's looking for the knights.

A roar, and another energy blast, this time, I stopped it. It took 4 layers of [steelwood barriers].

A special demon, one with wings appeared, and it landed with a bang. The explosion from its crash crushed another section of the 2nd layer of walls. And then it stabbed the few soldiers right in front of it.

Jura, theres a winged demon elite. Look out for it, it should be on your left."

Aye. I dont see it. Juras deep in battle, fighting some more demonoids.

The horde breached through the new gaps in the 2nd layer of defenses, like a pipe with holes.

The mages conjured their fireballs and spells. And the demonoids raised a shield made of their demon-matter. Since when did the demonoids have shields? The explosions from the spells still destroyed a few demonoids, but the shields reduced the damage.

Two knights close in on Juras position. Tall, dark, and honestly quite-cool looking with that jagged-edged demonic body, one uses an axe, the other uses a spear. I should create wood knights. They look cool.

*Roooooaaaaaaaaar*

An energy blast from the walker again. My shields block it, but theres still collateral damage from some of the deflected blast, a part of the 3rd layer walls is destroyed. It's using the blasts to open a way for the horde. These makeshift walls arent that tough, but the 4th layer was the one we built previously. The 4th wall is tougher, and where most of the men are stationed.

So, youre the demon knights. Juras deep in battle near what remains of 2nd layer walls, and his wooden sword glowed. Show me what you can do.

[Speed slash] Juras sword flickered like streaks of light, and the first demon knight turned to mincemeat.

Oh. Easy? Jura looked at the other knight, and closed in. Indeed, the Level 80 warlord crushed the level 40-ish knight within 5 swipes. Honestly using his high-speed skill is overkill.

*Roooooaaaaaaaaar*

The walker stomped, and it interrupts the archers' and mages' spells.

Another energy blast, and somehow I got the angle a bit wrong. The projectile deflected and made a hole in one of the valley-cliffs.

Size-wise, it is larger than the earlier demon-champions. But it feels like maybe its not as strong. Or maybe theres some trade-off. It certainly doesnt feel as threatening, despite its enormous size.

A demon champion. Ive long awaited this day.

The special anti-demon bolts are ready. Ive gained 20 levels and many skills since I last fought the demon champions 8 years ago, and I have more hero fragments too. I have prepared for this moment, with skills, and items. I believe I can take it, and now, to see whether I can.

The giant demon walked, and now its on the very edges of my forest.

And thats as far as Im going to let it go. A wall of wood shields appear in front of it.

You shall not pass! Alexis shouted.

Meela did a facepalm. Thats lame.

[Super anti-demon rootstrikes] x 5. All tipped with the specially-made demon bolts. One rootstrike for one of those giant legs. The roots shoot out of the ground, a dense energy surrounds each of the bolts and the edge.

And it exploded right on the legs. The demon-walker roared, and this time, it shot out a few energy blasts. I blocked three of them, but the fourth one left levelled a patch of forests, and destroyed a section of the Treefolks village.

Still, Im happy. The rootstrikes did what I expected it to do. It stopped walking, as large chunks were taken out of its 5 legs. It looked unsteady, as if its going to crumble on its own weight. But it didnt.

It roared again, this time it turned its head. Its not aimed at me, but at the 4th layer walls.

Shit! I created the wood shields in the wrong place, and the blast vaporised a large chunk of the 4th layer walls. Some of the beetles and soldiers there were killed.

TreeTree! Dont let it shoot at us! Jura shouted, some of the men were buried under the rubble.

Heh, all it can do now is shoot? The spires on its back glowed and shot out red beams and it set a portion of the forest on fire. Its large head roared again, and blasted one more energy blast.

My wooden shields caught the shot, but still, the impact caused the space right before the shield to burst into flames.

[Constrict] Using vines, I attempt to force the head to aim only at me.

[Super anti-demon root strike] x 5. More bolts, and this time, before it could release another round of energy blasts, I took out its 5 feet. The giant crashed into the ground, and with it came a huge shockwave of smoke and dust. But its not dead yet, the spires on its back still shooting beams.

Still, Im confident. Lets see whether it has any tricks left.

[Super anti-demon root strike] x 5.

More bolts. I have about 90 bolts left, and have many more super-root strikes to go.

It struggled.

It roared again, and more energy blasts. This time, I think it used a special attack, because it blasted through all of the defensive shields I had, and then blew up three [subsidiary trees] and then the energy blast smacked right into my main body.

And I felt a chunk of my bark fall off. Oh. Im still alive. Thank goodness for all the fragments.

Well, lets retaliate.

[Super anti-demon root strike] x 10. The hard shell around the main body shattered on impact, and a few of my roots struck whatevers inside. I think I hit something important.

The ground shook, like something exploded inside of its body..

Its head roared again, charging another energy blast. This time, because of the poor angle, the shot went wide and flew into the sky.

No chances. I shot out another 10 [Super Anti-demon Root Strike], aimed at the giant head. It cracked, and then the entire head crumbled.

The spires of the castle collapsed. A humanoid giant appeared in its place. Its... body is half-hexed, as if the demon-flesh is rotting, and each step, chunks of it fall off, as if its melting. If this is what the hexbomb does, it feels like the futures gonna be quite... grim.

Uh...

The giant humanoid demon stepped forward, and more parts fall off. Yet, I see it struggling, as it attempted to regenerate the destroyed parts. Its an ongoing battle between the demons regeneration and the corruption of the hexbomb.

Uh...

Its a demon, and theres no time for caution.

[Super anti-demon root strike] x 2.

Two roots shoots out of the ground, and impaled the giant through its chest and what I suspect is the head. Seriously, a humanoid demon.

And then it disintegrated, along with the rest of the demon walker body.

Uh... is that it?

The walker is down! The walker is down! Alexis shouted and clapped her spirit-like hands.

I mentally made a fistbump. Ive finally reached the point where I can take on a champion by myself.

As the body disintegrated, the aura from the spires faded too. The elves, centaurs, treefolks and beetles who are busy fighting the regular demonoids, suddenly found their opponents become far weaker than they originally were. The energy that was resisting and offsetting my [lesser demonic suppression] gone, and now, they felt the full effect of the aura.

Whats left of the 20,000 or so weakened humanoid demons fell to the might of the remaining forces. Or skewered in the flood of root strikes that followed.

[Level up! You are now level 137! (+5 levels)]

[Skill acquired : Healing Aura]

[Skill upgraded : Subsidiary Trees - 15,000. Subsidiary Trees gains a share of main body's environmental adaptations & Auras. Only applies to Subsidiary trees within 100km of main-tree]

[Skill upgraded : Woodcrafting]

[Skill upgraded : Steelwood Barrier]

[Skill upgraded : Root tunnels]

Spaizzer

Since i finished the chapter, I thought I'd update. Anyway, it's an easy battle for treetree.

And yes, this fic is now one year old. YAYYY (It's 1 year old on RR)

On hindsight, I'm amazed I actually managed to commit a whole year to one fic. It's not perfect, and certainly there's a lot of rewriting that can be done, but that can wait once this fic ends. Can't keep redoing the start, I'll never get anywhere. XD

Next update, expecting around 9th Oct - 11th Oct :)

Once again, thanks for reading, reviewing, commenting.