Chapter 117: Showcase (1/2)
”Target the right flank! Relieve the pressure on Noslin's team!” Exile roared with a grim expression.
The moment they stepped out of the safe zone, they immediately heard screeching. Before long, they had backed up into a group of ruined buildings and were currently using them as a defensive position. Naturally, the Deep Stalkers had arrived soon after and tried to flood in, but Noslin's team held the entrances while Exile's team stopped them from flooding in on the upper levels.
Whenever there was a break in the assault, Exile ordered his team to fire off spells at the enemies below. 'So, these are the adult Deep Stalkers.' he grimaced as he stared at them. They were larger, with eight arms instead of six. Apart from that, their features were exactly the same.
”Clay! Take seven players with you and reinforce the left side! The Deep Stalkers are jumping over from the nearby building!” Exile shouted above the noise.
”Got it!” Clay waved as he started grabbing nearby players to help him out.
Exile hacked at the head of a Deep Stalker as it poked its way in through a hole in the wall. The creature screeched before retreating. 'Only did -7 HP.' Exile frowned as he glanced at the surrounding horde. 'We might not survive this. I knew their numbers would be larger but not by this much.'
As far as he could see, there was no way to explore the ruins, even with all of these Pantheons working together. From time to time, he would hear the grunts wondering why neither of the Tier 1 players was helping them. Exile shook his head slowly. If he were to take action, he would expose his element to Noslin and vice versa.
Even at that, he was unsure if they could turn the tides by much. 'We'll have to do it to save as many people as we can. Still, how effective will we be?' Exile grimaced as he decided to put his pride aside and approach Noslin. The short journey down the stairs saw at least five Deep Stalkers trying to breach the building from various directions.
”What are you doing here?” Noslin growled as she continued barking orders to maintain the defence. ”Why isn't your team attacking? Get out there and push them back!”
”Yeah right... You know that's a death sentence. Then without us holding the upper levels, you'll be overrun. Don't be stupid.” Exile rolled his eyes at her as he noticed the grim expressions of her team. ”Are you guys already running out of DP?”
Noslin frowned before dragging him off to the side. ”Of course they're almost out! Do you have any idea how hard the fighting is down here! These things are overpowering them if they don't keep buffs up!”
Exile cocked an eyebrow at her, it was the first time that she was actually showing concern for everyone else. But maybe it was just concern for herself. 'Let's see if she actually has a heart.
”Noslin, you and I have to go out there. We have to lead the charge and see if we can break these mobs or make a run for it.” Exile sighed as he finally decided to confront her with his idea. ”But we have to work together. Can you handle defence?”
Noslin frowned as she considered what he was saying. She ran a hand through her violet ringlets for a moment before nodding her head. ”If we do this, then the others might realise we're not as strong as they think...”
”Does it matter if the alternative is getting wiped out? Besides, our spells are probably strong enough to give them a false impression anyway.” Exile sighed as he shook his head. ”They won't be able to say for certain.”
”Ok, but don't you dare try to ditch me out there!” Noslin eventually relented as she glanced around. ”Everyone! Be ready to move on our signal!”
A few players looked back in confusion to see the pair of them standing together. Exile glared at them momentarily before giving voice to his own order. ”Make way! We're going out! Be ready to follow us!”