Chapter 756 - Utterly Defeated (1/2)

The surging torrent swarmed across the land. If the magic cannons and Magic Fleet were like a crazy storm after a devastating typhoon, this rule torrent that Orchid Heart cast would be a huge wave to break the dam. The Undead Army that was still struggling to survive was instantly caught in the tide.

Damn it!

Duran cursed. He was no longer as high-spirited as when he arrived at the city wall. Instead, he looked unusually miserable. Celestina was almost on par with him in terms of strength. However, the lethal negative flames were so terrifying that they forced him back. Initially, he counted on the surface Undead Army to swarm forward and coordinate with him in battle. In the end, he gave up on this hope after the Battle Angel Army and Magic Fleet emerged. Vampires were unlike the Death Knights who had to finish what they started. He immediately fled at the sight of the unfavorable situation, but Celestina kept dragging him back. Now that the main forces of the Undead Army were completely annihilated, he was so frightened that he didn’t have the faith to battle anymore. He dodged Celestina’s chain sword and extended both arms—his pitch-black cape expanded and two mysterious shadows darted toward her with their razor-sharp fangs. Then, he erupted a cloud of black fog from his body that shrouded him entirely before leaping to the night sky.

However, he struck an invisible barrier as soon as he flew. He widened his eyes in astonishment and realized that it was a holy defensive barrier. Lize panted as she stood behind the barrier with a pale expression. Even though she seemed exhausted, she gritted her teeth and raised her right arm.

“… You!”

The fragile barrier lasted for only a few seconds before vanishing into nothingness which was also Lize’s limit. However, she had successfully stopped Duran from escaping and the latter pounced on her furiously.

At this moment, a dark lightning bolt struck and penetrated his heart from behind. Then, dark flames burned from inside-out. Duran let out a blood-curdling screech, staggered, and collapsed to the ground. The dark flames blazed and turned his body into a pile of ashes that drifted into the night sky.

Lize fell to the ground weakly. If any Undead Creature were to attack her now, perhaps she couldn’t even move a finger to defend herself. She gazed forward blankly. Not only did the flashes and growls from above the city walls weaken, but the magic cannons also gradually stopped firing. But this didn’t mean that they weren’t operating anymore. Instead, it was because the enemies were getting fewer. Lize held onto the ice-cold wall for support and looked up at the night sky. At this moment, she only had one thought.

It’s over.

Rhode, Canary, and Mini Bubble Gum came to a halt while Erin also stopped launching her attacks. They kept a distance apart and did the same action—they turned to the battlefield before the fortress. There were no signs of the Undead Army anymore. Under the bombardment of the magic cannons, Magic Fleet, and holy spears, the battlefield had been completely scorched. Moreover, the aftermath of the battle between the four legendary beings in the sky was enough to devastate the battlefield. At this moment, the battlefield no longer looked the same—the smooth slope and flat land was replaced by a 10-meters-wide and 100-meters-deep gully. The mountains collapsed and boulders rolled along the slopes. The remains of some Undead Creatures could be clearly seen at the bottom.

“Do you still want to continue, Your Highness?”

Rhode took in a deep breath and turned to Erin. The latter gazed at the human with narrowed eyes that glinted with the trace of a smile. Then, she expanded her wings.

“Since the army that requires my assistance no longer exists, there’s no reason for me to stay.”

Erin said in a calm, gentle tone that didn’t change even during their intense battle.

“I’m glad to have this battle, two young ladies and Mr. Overlord. If it’s possible, may I know your names?”

“…”

The three of them exchanged looks with one another because Erin sounded so gentle and relaxed that it didn’t feel like a response from one who just lost a battle. It also wasn’t right to say that she didn’t care about the Undead Army at all. Back then, she had indeed tried to take down the fortress. If it weren’t for the trio, perhaps the fortress would have crumbled already. However, it also wasn’t right to say that Erin took this matter to heart. Judging from the fact that she stayed around to speak to them without fleeing immediately, it went to show that she took things philosophically. If it were Rhode, he surely wouldn’t have taken his defeat so easily.