booktalesy Chapter 255 Successful Evacuation
Chapter 255 Successful Evacuation
Chapter 255 Successful Evacuation
By this point, more than twenty Valkyries had fallen at Li Ang's hands.
Phoenix's heart sank further. The difficulty of dealing with this "giant" before him far exceeded his expectations, and the duration of the Titan's Blessing seemed unusually long.
The opponent's terrifyingly accurate prediction made the Valkyries' previously invincible encirclement seem utterly laughable.
If this kind of attrition continues, even if we win, the Valkyrie forces will suffer losses that will be unbearable.
Just then, Li Ang, who had been paying attention to the flanks, caught a glimpse of Sherry making a secret hand gesture to him from the front of the orc line below.
That was one of the pre-arranged signals: mission accomplished, time to prepare for evacuation. Li Ang felt relieved; it seemed August had succeeded.
Without further hesitation, he bravely withstood the combined attack of the Elf King's [Annihilation Light] and dozens of Valkyries' spells, and suddenly raised his wand high into the sky once more!
"Again?" Phoenix and the Valkyries instinctively became wary, thinking he was about to unleash that terrible thunderstorm again.
However, this time, no thunderclouds gathered in the sky. Instead, a large amount of grayish-white mist emerged from the tip of Leon's wand and quickly spread out.
Level 1 spell: Dense Fog
However, driven by Li Ang's boundless spiritual power, this low-level spell, which should have had a limited range, displayed a terrifying effect.
The gray-white fog multiplied and spread wildly like a living thing, instantly enveloping an area of tens of kilometers in radius centered on Li Ang.
The fog was so thick that visibility instantly dropped to less than two meters.
"He's trying to cover the retreat!" Phoenix immediately understood Leon's intention, his voice filled with anger. "All units, disperse the fog, lock onto the orc area below, and stop them from escaping!"
As he gave the order, he swung his trident, releasing a powerful golden aura in an attempt to dispel the surrounding fog.
The Valkyries also cast low-level wind or light spells in an attempt to blow away or illuminate the thick fog.
However, this dense fog was not ordinary water vapor; it contained Li Ang's pure wind and water elemental magic, making it exceptionally viscous and difficult to dissipate quickly.
What made the elves even more hesitant to act was that Li Ang also unleashed the [Thunderstorm] spell under the cover of the thick fog. Deep blue thunder and rain fell continuously in the fog, covering the area near the breach in the city wall.
Several Valkyries, eager to break through the thick fog and pursue the orcs, were enveloped by a continuous rain of lightning as soon as they emerged from the fog, and fell with screams.
"Don't rush in, strengthen the defenses, and prioritize dispersing the fog!" Phoenix had no choice but to change his orders. His face was ashen as he stared at the thick fog before him, unsure of what to do.
When the elves finally joined forces and used a large number of wind spells to barely dispel some of the dense fog in the core area, the battlefield before them was now empty.
The orc army, along with the silver-white giant, had vanished without a trace.
Only the scorched earth, the crystallized soil, the ruins of the city walls, and the numerous casualties among the elven guards and Valkyries testify to the reality of the brief but thrilling battle that had just taken place.
Phoenix stood in the air, gazing at the desolate battlefield and the deep forest in the distance. The golden trident in his hand trembled slightly, whether from anger or some deeper fear, it was hard to tell.
"The Titans' bounty—the giants of foreign lands—and those lowly outcasts—" he muttered to himself, then gave orders to those around him: "Issue a citywide curfew, and then search with all our might for any trace of these orcs. We were too lenient with them before; we never expected to be bitten back by these vile creatures."
"Yes, Your Majesty." A messenger respectfully accepted the order and then hurried off to relay it.
The atmosphere on the way back to the main nest was completely different from when they set off. Everyone's face was now filled with uncontrollable excitement and a kind of fanatical worship.
As far as the eye could see, almost all the orcs were enthusiastically discussing the battle that had just taken place. The core of the topic was naturally only one thing: Li Ang, who single-handedly fought against the Elf King and the Valkyrie Legion and successfully covered their safe retreat.
"Did you see that just now? Lord Li Ang blew up the city wall with a single blow!"
"More than that! Just now, the Elf King's Holy Judgment didn't even leave a mark on Lord Leon!"
"And those Valkyries, how imposing they are normally? Before Lord Leon's magic, they're falling like dumplings in a pot!"
"By the Beast Ancestor! I have never seen such a powerful warrior, no, a god of war!"
"The Great Cave Master has indeed found an extraordinary ally!"
The whispers gradually turned into excited growls, eventually culminating in repeated calls to Li Ang's name.
Many orcs, especially the young and impetuous ones, looked at Li Ang, who had returned to his normal size and was surrounded by people in the core area of the group, with eyes that seemed to burn with fervor.
The orc society highly values individual bravery and strength, and the almost mythical combat power that Li Ang displayed today has completely won them over.
Many simple-minded orc warriors even thought that Li Ang, with his immense power, was more suitable to lead them in smashing the elves' heads than the mysterious Great Cave Master.
Li Ang could clearly feel the almost tangible worship and support around him. He had no doubt that if he raised his arm and rallied the troops at this moment, he could instantly raise a team that would only obey his orders.
But he had no such intention. His goal was to rescue Eve and, with the help of August's power, gain the Elf Kingdom as an ally in the fight against the End.
Fortunately, he had two capable secretaries who also acted as his mouth doubles.
Lillian maintained her usual calm and mystery. Whenever a lair leader or veteran warrior stepped forward to express their loyalty or inquire about Leon's "divine oracle," she would calmly look at them with her pale golden eyes and, in a gentle yet unquestionable tone, steer the conversation toward praising the strategy of the Great Lair Lord August, celebrating the success of the cooperation, and outlining the bright future after obtaining the Divine Scepter.
She subtly incorporated Li Ang's bravery into August's overall plan, downplaying his personal characteristics.
Mia, on the other hand, was a completely different person. The catgirl was so excited she was practically floating on air, her tail held high, her pointed ears twitching incessantly, and her pale yellow vertical pupils filled with smugness.
She stepped in front of Li Ang, baring her teeth at the orcs who were crowding around to get a closer look at him: "Step back! Can't you see that Lord Li Ang is tired? He fought for so long, he needs to rest. If you have any questions, just ask me."
Then she began her vivid and embellished explanation. Of course, in her version, Li Ang's brilliance and the enemy's miserable state were magnified more than tenfold.