28 Shadow Blood Crows (1/2)

”Shadow Blood Crows...” Owner Su muttered.

Everyone in the city turned towards the black cloud and looked in despair. Each crow was about the size of a man. Their feather were were but had streaks of crimson running through their wings. The most terrifying aspect about them was the speed at which they could fly at. They're fast enough to create a dark blur and their long claws were sharp enough to cut metal. The fact they always traveled in groups was why they were considered rank 5 monsters. These beasts could decimate a small city within minutes.

As the cloud became increasingly larger, there was one in front that stood out. It was more menacing and shrieked constantly, as if it was crying for the inevitable fate of the city.

Suddenly a thundering voice shocked everyone from their state.

”WE MUST SURVIVE AT ALL COSTS! REINFORCEMENTS ARE JUST HOURS AWAY! IF WE LAST UNTIL THEY ARRIVE THEN VICTORY IS OURS!”

Everyone looked at the source of the voice before finding the city lord before them. But unlike the other times that he had appeared, this time he was adorned in silvery armor. On one hand he held a saber while his helmet was in his other hand. The blade was etched with the words, Silver Howl, the handle had a simple design but a large green jewel was set on the guard.

He donned his helmet before giving out orders.

”This is our last stand to save this city, reinforcements are to arrive in 4 hours. If we can defend until then, the city will stay standing. Furthermore the team in charge of killing the first rank 5 has already completed their task. They are said to be arriving within the time it takes for incense to finish burning. Until then, we must defend this city. I want everyone to take up whatever ranged weapons you have and there should be multiple squads manning the ballistae”, he said.

Everyone followed his orders and groups of bowmen and ballista covered the wall.

The city lord walked up and faced the Shadow Blood Crows before raising his hand up. The crows grew larger and larger as he continued to stare at them.

Then, as if lightning struck, he threw his hand down and everyone launched their attacks. The sky was immediately filled with arrows and bolts.

Seconds passed as they flew through the sky before finally colliding with the crows.

Seconds later, another volley was launched as a rain of arrows tore though the air.

But it did nothing to stop the crow's advance. It was as if the arrows never existed. Still, bodies dropped from the sky and the blood crows slowly dwindled but it was not enough. Minutes passed until they finally reached the walls and unleashed their wrath. They began swooping down with their claws wide open and caught any unlucky soul only to crush them within their grip.