179 Chapter 178 (1/2)
This time, Leon, Betty, and Sasha didn't try to decrease the number of monsters before the battle. Although it would be a good idea to create some T-Rex zombies before the battle, those would probably die before doing anything since the number of monsters coming behind them wasn't small. Besides, Summon Zombie had a weakness too; to activate the skill, Leon had to touch the corpse, and it would be beyond stupid approach the horde to create a single zombie.
Just like before, the survivors of Salvador were quite cooperative once they saw Leon creating thousands of skeletons. Just like before as well, Leon lent the railgun for the best archer of the city, and hundreds of citizens would recharge the weapon with their mana.
”It looks like we arrived on time this time,” Tom said.
Unlike Tom, many survivors of New York didn't like Leon. He entered their ranks and hid his power from those he worked with, after all. Jess was one of them. However, all those people forgot their petty reasons when they saw the sea of monsters approaching. It was like a scene of a horror movie, and they couldn't help but remember the feelings they felt four years ago when they lost several friends, family, and even their hometowns.
”I wonder if this isn't a nightmare or something…” Tom frowned.
”You guys just make sure to keep the citizens who are recharging the railgun alive, okay?” Leon said. ” I will keep the big ones at bay, so kill the flying monsters before they get too close.”
”Roger that.” Tom nodded.
When the monsters were one kilometer away from the first line of defense, the railgun began to be used. Leaving a trail of destruction and burning the ground, that weapon was terrifying, Leon was yet to know why such weapon had been sold in one of those dungeon shops, but it didn't matter now.
A few thousand monsters died before they finally entered the skeletons range of attack, but once again, the railgun alone didn't stop the creatures. When the creatures stepped on the water, the skeletons shot Thunder Arrows. This time the attack had been even more effective thanks to the amount of water; even the T-Rexes couldn't do anything but tremble while being electrocuted. Small monsters burned quite nicely, and the smell of burned flesh permeated all that part of the city.
Things were looking good, but the soldiers who used bows nor Leon lowered their guards and just kept attacking the monsters. Leon was itching to create some zombies, but he also would be electrocuted if he approaches. It was better to wait for the big ones to pass the trap and make them use the Fire Breath once they become his minions, and so Leon did. The small lake and the electric attacks worked for quite a while; the monsters only managed to cross it after two hours and thanks to the fact that the corpses became a bridge to them. Leon, who until now was attacking while trying to converse his mana, suddenly killed several T-Rexes like a tornado and then turned several of them into zombies.
”Go and attack any monster that crosses the lake.”