Chapter 1191 - Reappearing Moon Shadow (3) (1/2)

“Oh… Ah…”

As Lesa’s words sounded without any rhyme or reason, Corina didn’t know what to respond to in an instant. At that moment, her mind was in a total mess.

Why are the people of the Void Territory here? Could it be that His Majesty Rhode sent reinforcements over? But why didn’t I hear any news about it?

“Roar———!”

But before Corina said anything, a furious bellow disrupted her thoughts. Upon hearing the snarl, she turned toward it hurriedly. At the same time, a thick branch fell to the ground in front of her. She pulled back swiftly, only to realize that the battle between the ancient tree and flame giant was reaching its climax. The ancient tree gripped the flame giant with its two hands, attempting to lacerate it. In response, the flame giant flourished its arms, repeatedly pounding the ancient tree. The formidable flames that it was proud of weren’t able to deal enough damage to the ancient tree as the damp mist proliferating around the ancient tree effortlessly overwhelmed the ambush of flames. But despite that, the physical damage from the flame giant was a huge problem for the ancient tree. The leaves on the ancient tree crumbled in the assault and cracks appeared over its solid trunk. At the same time, the ancient tree roared and clenched its fists with all its might, breaking up the blaze on the flame giant again and again. Judging from the situation, even though every punch from the ancient tree was enough to smash a huge hole in the flame giant’s head, the flames coalesced on its body healed the injury immediately, perfectly exemplifying the proverb ‘even a prairie fire cannot destroy the grass—it grows again when the breeze blows’.

If this continued, the ancient tree would falter at any time now. Corina looked around her; reinforcements weren’t here yet. Even though the elves around her were doing their best to resist the enemies, they had little success. What made the situation worse was that they didn’t have relevant battle experience at all, which was why many of them suffered different degrees of injuries from the fire crows’ attacks. Although Corina was experienced in this area, she could barely command the people below, not to mention gathering them to engage in battle together.

Should I give this place up and evacuate with the rest?

At this thought, Corina gazed at the battle and gnashed her teeth with an ashen expression. With the sharp vision of elves, she clearly witnessed the conflagration in the deep forest subsiding. However, this wasn’t good news for her because the flames didn’t extinguish naturally, but fused with the flame giant instead, becoming its additional power. And now, the three flame giants on the other side also peered out and headed toward the main battle in the ruined forest.

Seems like I’ve underestimated them.

Clang!

Just as Corina made up her mind to command the elves to retreat, a sudden crisp collision of metal interrupted her thoughts. She turned around and witnessed Lesa lifting her gold staff and silently gazing ahead. Upon detecting Corina’s gaze, Lesa smiled in response. Then, she hit the staff on the ground!

Clang!

Along with this movement, Corina saw a blue light column descending from heaven. Then, a star ritual composed of seven small circles displayed in front of her with surging magical power emanating from it, forcing her back. At that moment, Lesa raised the staff and hit the ground again.

Clang!

Bright magical radiance coalesced and shortly after, some human-shaped figures appeared in the light column one after another. The magical winds dispersed silently and more than 100 fully-armored warriors lined up before Corina. They were clad in exquisite, gorgeous, and solid glass armor. The swords hanging on their waists flickered in a natural green radiance unique to elves. White hoods and capes wrapped their slender figures. They merely stood on the spot, but Corina felt an unprecedented and mighty aura from them.

“T-They are…”

Corina stared blankly at the warriors who appeared out of the blue. She was completely speechless and her head was in a total blank. Judging from their attire, there was no doubt that they were knights. But Corina knew that elf knights no longer existed in the Country of Law. The infantry units closest to them were the elf guards of the palace.

Where did they come from? Who are they?

While Corina was baffled, the commander of the elf knights strode toward her and saluted solemnly. Upon witnessing her salute, Corina saluted in a flurry. Then, the commander said.

“Greetings, Madam. Elf Guards First Army—Moon Blade Legion, reporting. I’m the commander, Nightingale. May I know your order?”