Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree-Chapter 242 - 236: Troops Descend on the City

The War of Faith had begun!

After the commander was chosen, Divine Favored Zero also issued more detailed tasks.

The four Chosen One Armies were to be divided into two parts.

Two armies took the "Fortress Defense" task to mainly defend Black Dragon Castle, while the other two took the "Ambush Support" task, lurking in the wild, responsible for field battles, harassment, and raids...

However, players of different professions were good at different things.

Thus, after the specific tasks were issued, the leaders of the four major guilds discussed and decided to reorganize the armies according to the tasks.

Among them, players of lower levels, and those with explosive ranged capabilities like archers, along with some taunting-type tank warriors, were all grouped into the "Fortress Defense" army.

This part of the players totaled about six thousand, mainly responsible for the defense of Black Dragon Castle, commanded by Li Mu and Transforming Ji Gang.

Black Dragon Mairrel, Natural Saintess Alice, including Divine Favored Zero, would also stay here.

Players with mounts like the Earth Cave Spider, including many hunter players and charging warrior players, were called back into the "Ambush Support" army.

This portion of players amounted to over three thousand, forming a completely cavalry unit, led by Fried Tomato and Boxed Lunch.

Of course, the types of mounts used by the players were quite varied, with nearly a thousand being Earth Cave Spiders, followed by some large demon beasts captured in the Dark Mountain Range, and, naturally, a small number of Unicorns.

Beyond the players, Spider Queen Rose, Divine Favored Ail, and the Primordial Elf Sarandir, who had snatched Li Mu’s Earth Cave Spider, were also the accompanying NPCs of the "Ambush Support" army.

And under the large-scale battle voice channel of the Elf Kingdom, players also established two sub-voice channels, one for the Fortress Defense battle and another for the Ambush Troops, for independent battlefield command...

The large-scale battle voice channel would serve as a communication channel to coordinate between the two battlefields, somewhat like the players’ general command post.

With the command system determined, the armies were finally formed, and the players also sprang into action.

The two armies of "Ambush Support" grandly left Black Dragon Castle, entering and lurking within the Elf Forest.

The "Fortress Defense" army, however, remained in Black Dragon Castle, reinforcing the fortifications.

For a while, the walls of Black Dragon Castle were crowded with players of various kinds, bustling with excitement...

And after the players were mostly ready, night fell.

The major story mission had been incredibly rewarding and the process very interesting, so no one wanted to miss out.

Thus, this time the players did not return to Chosen City to log off; instead, they chose to rest on the spot.

They either stayed online, went offline, or directly wrapped themselves in blankets in the castle, on the walls, or in the campgrounds, and fell into a deep sleep...

Of course, there were also night-owl players and those playing the task for the first time, curious and excited three-test players.

They lit lanterns, dressed in armor or robes, gathered around the walls, chatting and telling stories, enjoying themselves immensely.

In the autumn of Segis Continent, the sky was high and the clouds were light, with stars twinkling brightly.

Stars symbolizing separate planes formed a spectacular star river, very beautiful in the night sky.

Players sat on the walls, in camps, around bonfires, gazing at the star river.

The brisk autumn wind made the flames flicker, and faint laughter mingled with the howling wind, creating a unique atmosphere...

...

The waiting night was both long and short.

The bonfire that burned all night turned to ashes, and players who could not withstand exhaustion finally fell into a deep sleep, while at the horizon... a faint band of light slowly appeared.

Alice, with dark circles under her eyes, climbed back onto the wall.

And when she arrived, she noticed that Zero had already been there for a while.

This mysterious and powerful Divine Favored stood atop the wall’s turret, gazing southward, expression calm.

A gentle ray of golden sunlight shone on her, painting her somewhat cold profile with a few traces of vitality.

Alice was about to greet her when Divine Favored Zero’s cool voice resonated:

"They’re here."

They’re here?

Alice was momentarily stunned.

Following Divine Favored Zero’s gaze, she looked southwards, and her expression instantly changed.

To the south, deep in the Dark Mountain Range.

Under a streak of sunlight, tens of thousands of the Half-Beast Army appeared in her sight.

Vague sounds of horns came through, mingled with the roars of giant beasts and the sound of orderly steps, creating an overwhelming atmosphere.

The half-beasts were a dense mass, resembling an irresistible flood, surrounding banners and several horrific fierce beasts, heading toward Black Dragon Castle.

And after the appearance of the Half-Beast Army, as if responding to their action, thick heavy clouds in layers drifted from the south, obscuring the faint morning sun.

The whole world dimmed.

"The Half-Beasts are here!"

Alice’s expression turned serious.

She quickly turned around, shaking awake a player sleeping in a corner of the wall in the game, and spoke loudly to him:

"Quick, enemy attack! Hurry and ring the alarm bell!"

The player woken by Alice was still a bit dazed, but when he saw that it was Alice speaking to him, he was instantly jolted.

Opportunities for Saintess Sister to actively speak to players were rare.

However, before he could feel delighted, he clearly heard Alice’s command.

"What? Enemy attack? The Half-Beasts are here?"

He was initially stunned, then instinctively lay down on the wall to look outside, and when he saw the sprawling Half-Beast Army on the distant hills, he instantly became excited:

"They’re here! It’s the Half-Beast Army! They’re here! The mission has started! Stop sleeping, get up!"

He shouted while running to the bell tower and pulled the alarm bell.

At the same time, he logged into the voice channel in the game system, calling for other players...

Soon, the previously silent castle became lively.

...

Amidst the Half-Beast Army.

Lionheart King Imsh looked at the towering castle on the distant hillside, somewhat surprised:

"Is this the castle of that black dragon who sought refuge with the Evil God?"

"Yes... yes, Great King, the elves have set up a teleportation array in that castle. According to the Chief Priest’s speculation, it should connect to their base! It was due to the teleportation array that our tribe was defeated by the elves, leading to the Chief Priest’s demise."

A half-beast crouching on the ground said through gritted teeth.

It turned out to be a half-beast from the Rock Cave Tribe who had escaped!

"However... I remember the outside of this castle had no walls, it seems the elves also fortified it."

The half-beast who responded added.

"Is that so?"

Lionheart King Imsh narrowed his eyes slightly.

He observed the terrain of the castle, took out a tattered map, and after looking at it, sneered:

"Heh, the elves aren’t fools. The location of this castle indeed is quite good, right on the border of the Dark Mountain Range and Elf Forest, and it’s strategically perched as if holding the road to Elf Forest in check."

The Chief Priest of the half-beasts also nodded slightly:

"It seems, if we want to invade the Elf Forest, we must first take this castle. Otherwise, we will certainly be blocked by the elves in the castle."

"How many elves are there?"

She looked at the half-beast crouching on the ground and asked.

"This... According to our observation that day, their numbers should not be many, maybe just over a thousand, but... they can be resurrected!"

The half-beast’s voice carried a hint of fear.

"Resurrected? Hmph... surely the work of Death God!"

"However... even if they resurrect, there’s bound to be a limit, if killing once isn’t enough, just kill them several times! A mere thousand or so, even if they’ve gathered a few more of their people during this time, it won’t exceed two thousand!"

Lionheart King Imsh affirmed confidently.

"Great King, Chief Priest!"

Hearing their conversation, the half-beast kneeling on the ground hesitated, then said through gritted teeth:

"We must also pay attention to that black dragon! Though young, it possesses Silver Upper-level strength and is very powerful! Moreover... the elves have a powerful Divine Favored! Capable of even summoning the True God’s power!"

"Heh, merely a young black dragon. If it were humans, they might fear it a little, but unfortunately, it has encountered us this time."

Lionheart King Imsh was indifferent. He patted the Bimong Giant Beast beneath him and smiled:

"Gel, did you hear? There’s a young black dragon in that castle! Whether we can kill it depends on you all."

Upon hearing Lionheart King Imsh’s words, Bimong Giant Beast’s eyes turned red, and it let out a deafening roar.

Beside it, several bundled giant spears trembled slightly, glinting coldly...

"The Elf Divine Favored... leave them to our priests. We are ready with the altar for summoning totem guardians."

The Chief Priest said.

After speaking, she looked at her Great King again, with deep meaning:

"Great King, whether the Elf Clan can be utterly destroyed depends on your army."

Hearing her words, Lionheart King Imsh’s smile faded a little, becoming somewhat complicated.

After a brief silence, the ruler of the half-beasts sorted out his thoughts and nodded slightly.

Then, he drew his longsword, raised it high, and his expression turned fierce:

"Pass the order, the army will rest here for three hours, then assault with me!"

"I want to see just how tough this fortress of elves truly is!"