novellk Chapter 1443 Deployment and Departure
Chapter 1443 Deployment and Departure
At the gate of the fortress, Lei Xiao's expression became more solemn as he looked at the weak and eager pleading look on the other person's fair face.
It was obvious that Xina and her group must have encountered an ambush on their way back and were defeated miserably. The mastermind behind this was obvious: the lich.
"But if it was just a lich, it would never dare to act so recklessly in the territory of the Desert Alliance. It seems that the bad apple of the Desert Alliance must have surfaced and joined forces with the other side."
"The most crucial thing is that, apart from the missing deputy leader, there are probably other strong men from the Desert Alliance involved, otherwise Xina would not have been defeated so easily."
Lei Xiao helped up the trembling masked man in front of him, and noticed the traces of petrification on the other person that had not yet completely disappeared.
This is exactly what he was secretly worried about, that is, the undercurrent hidden in the Wild Sand Alliance is definitely not just the deputy leader's.
The most deadly of them all comes from the Gorgon clan to which Sina belongs. These petrified traces are the best proof of this.
"We'll talk after we go in."
Lei Xiao ordered Kate to help the masked man up again, and then ordered Hanershu to close the city gate, and flew straight into the city.
Not long after, Lei Xiao had already arranged the masked man in a room inside the fortress, while the other party kept holding on and told the whole story of the attack on Xina and others.
"Apart from the werewolf deputy leader, there are indeed quite a few gorgons? And the leader is the sister of the leader Huangsha. No wonder they are so unscrupulous."
Lei Xiao frowned and nodded thoughtfully.
Hanershu, Shult and Kate, who had also heard all of this, began to look at each other, their astonishment evident in their expressions.
"Your Majesty, please save our leader. If it's any later, she will be in great danger!"
Tears streamed down the masked man's fair face as he pleaded, "Not only that, the command of the Desert Alliance army must have fallen into the hands of the enemy, and they are about to attack here!"
"what?!"
After hearing the other party's words, Hanershu and others almost jumped up, and beads of sweat immediately covered their foreheads.
The strength of the Desert Alliance is comparable to that of the Rainforest Fortress Alliance. It has at least 30 elite fourth-level legions as its main force. Even if the forces defending other directions are ignored, the third-level legions can easily reach a million.
On the other hand, after a series of fierce battles, we now have only 10 fourth-order legions from all forces. Adding 10 dark elf legions whose strength has been affected, the number can barely reach 20, and most of them are scattered in many fortresses along the long border.
Under Lei Xiao's deployment, only the 10 fourth-level dark elf legions near Yingming Valley were the most complete. As for the number of the enemy's fifth-level and sixth-level strongmen, it was far more than ours.
If the enemy launches a large-scale attack here at this time, the result will undoubtedly be devastating. Even if our soldiers are better equipped, they will not be able to hold out for long once the absolute defense barrier is broken.
For a moment, the whole room was filled with a dull and depressing atmosphere. Even Schulte, who was always known for his calmness, had an expression of uncontrollable astonishment on his wooden sculpture-like old face.
If the Lich has already attacked the Desert Alliance, then the Rainforest Fortress Alliance may have encountered the same situation. Only in this way can the Lich be truly saved from the danger of being wiped out. Otherwise, we still have the initiative.
This means that the armies of the two alliances will soon arrive at the city, and we will have almost no chance of winning against even one large army, let alone facing two powerful and deadly opponents at the same time?
Next to Shult, Lei Xiao naturally realized this as well. His brows were almost twisted into a ball, and his heart was filled with awe.
But Lei Xiao understood clearly that even if the double crisis came at the same time, all he could do was to figure out everything about the Huangsha Alliance first, otherwise the problems would only accumulate.
"Sir, do you mean to say that Chief Huangsha is still alive?"
Lei Xiao quickly found the key to the problem and immediately asked the masked man.
"That's right, Your Majesty, you don't know that the Gorgon coronation ceremony is extremely special. It requires the participation of Gorgon warriors with a strength of level 6 and 5 stars or above to activate the ancient magic inscriptions in the sacred land. Only then can the new queen gain a double improvement in strength and magic skills. This is something that several skill scrolls and permanent strength-enhancing potions cannot do."
Although the masked man's voice was extremely weak, he still tried to maintain coherence as much as possible and responded: "The leader is the only powerful Gorgon who has reached the sixth level and five stars, and Belinda is an extremely greedy person. She will definitely spare the leader's life until the coronation ceremony is completely over."
"In other words, the leader must be found before the coronation ceremony is over, otherwise he will surely die."
The masked man's eyes were filled with anxiety and urgency, and he added: "Only in this way can the leader regain command of the Desert Alliance army and resolve the crisis here for His Majesty the Human Race!"
"Your Majesty, what she said makes some sense. The current leader of the Wild Sand Alliance has a very high prestige. The reason why the deputy leader and the liches controlled the army is probably because they declared that the leader of the Wild Sand was dead, so that they could succeed smoothly."
Shuerte nodded heavily and said to Lei Xiao: "If we find the leader of Huangsha, the other party's lies will be exposed. It can indeed stop the attack of Huangsha army to a great extent."
"Your Majesty, the enemy may have also pinned the ambush on our side for the evil act of attacking the leader of Huangsha and his entourage, so that they can attack us without restraint."
Han Ershu pondered for a moment and agreed with a serious expression.
"It is indeed urgent to rescue the leader of Huangsha. It goes without saying that the place where the leader of Huangsha is imprisoned is the sacred place of the Gorgon. It seems that I have to go there myself."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, confirming the opinions of both.
"But your majesty, the lich is very cunning, and many of the Gorgon's cities are all in underground caves. Not only can our Ice Stone City not be teleported, but it is also easy to defend but difficult to attack. The terrain is extremely complex, and the army cannot attack in a short time. Moreover, we are not familiar with the opponent's terrain."
Kate's face was filled with worry, and she said, "Although you have successfully advanced to the double sixth level, your strength is far beyond that of ordinary strong men of the same level, but this is too dangerous."
After Kate finished speaking, Hanershu and Shult also nodded.
"Your Majesty, I am the daughter of the leader of the Desert Cat Tribe. As long as you have my token, the Desert Cat Tribe will definitely assist Your Majesty with all their strength!"
The masked man's voice became more urgent, and he quickly said, "As for the terrain, your majesty, don't worry. The sacred land of the Gorgon is right next to our tribe's territory, and the leader once told me a secret passage that leads directly to the depths of the sacred land. I will tell your majesty everything!"
"Your Majesty, I know this will be an extremely dangerous journey, but only Your Majesty can save the leader. Please help me and the Desert Alliance!"
As the masked man spoke, he stood up and knelt again, tears streaming down his face.
"I understand. This is not only for you, but also for myself."
Lei Xiao looked at the newly-opened wound on the man's arm, and immediately helped him to lie on the bed. He nodded slightly and said, "Tell me all the information you know."
Hearing this, the masked man was overjoyed and told Lei Xiao everything without any hesitation. He also gave Lei Xiao a pendant inlaid with khaki gems as a token of her love.
As soon as the masked man finished speaking, Frost's rapid and nervous voice rang out through telepathy.
"Your Excellency, here is the urgent news from our administrators. Administrators K and L sent out alerts at the same time: the Desert Alliance, which includes 30 fourth-tier legions with a million troops, and the Rainforest Fortress Alliance, which includes 30 fourth-tier legions with a million troops, are marching towards our Desolate Fortress and Yingming Fortress respectively!"
After hearing Shuang's words, everyone on our side, including Lei Xiao, took a deep breath of the cold air. It seemed that the situation was exactly as we had just thought and had developed to the worst point.
However, Lei Xiao had just sent out the Ice Stone City and transferred all of our fourth-level legions and a considerable number of third-level legions here, increasing the total strength here to 80 legions, including 70 third-level legions and 10 fourth-level legions.
But even so, compared with the mighty army of the Wild Sand Alliance, there is still a huge gap. There is no hope of holding on at all. It is just a matter of time.
"Everyone, I have only one mission for you, and that is to hold the enemy back here. Otherwise, if they advance straight in, we will be in ruins."
Lei Xiao looked at Shuerte, Hanershu, Kate, and Broy, Fanny, Cornet, Bruno and others who had arrived one after another, and said seriously: "I know this will be an extremely difficult battle, but we have no choice."
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
After hearing Lei Xiao's words, everyone nodded heavily with a stern look on their faces, without any hesitation.
"Very good, wait till I come back."
Lei Xiao looked at the determined expressions of the crowd and nodded heavily.
Hearing this, everyone said in unison with a worried look on their faces: "Your Majesty, please be extremely careful!"
"Don't worry, I have my own measure."
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, and then said: "As for the Yingming Fortress of the Rainforest Fortress Alliance, I have my own arrangements. You just need to guard it well."
After that, Lei Xiao sped all the way and quickly passed through the Ice Stone City and arrived at the Yingming Fortress. He explained the situation to the ancient elf Jace and other ancient dark elf generals stationed there.
At the same time, he also ordered Bingshi City to mobilize some of our legions from nearby fortresses.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, as long as the people are here, the city will be here."
There was still no ripple on Jace's face, he just nodded firmly.
"I will send Chris, Nar and others to lead 30 third-level legions to assist you, and leave 40 third-level legions of the human race behind."
Lei Xiao looked at Jace's determined expression and held his hand tightly.
Afterwards, Lei Xiao made another extremely important deployment, which was to send a team of strong men into the Rainforest Fortress Alliance to find out the current situation there.
After all, there has been no news from the Rainforest Fortress Alliance, and even the administrator L is helpless because the other party has taken the initiative to cut off contact with the Shadow Market.
As for the specific members of the team, Lei Xiao temporarily arranged top players from the Mercenary Guild and the Alchemist Guild, such as Hui Lao and Joniel, as well as a special member, Lina.
As Lei Xiao's direct subordinate, although this girl has limited strength, she has a special identity, that is, she is from the Mandela tribe.
Although the Mandela tribe is weak, they are also a member of the Rainforest Fortress Alliance and can always obtain some useful information. This is also our only breakthrough at present.
"The two old presidents and Lina are all in your hands."
In the command hall of Yingming Fortress, Lei Xiao nodded to the members of the strong team and said seriously: "I will send Bingshi City to secretly send you to Lina's hometown first. You must find out the specific situation as soon as possible, as well as the whereabouts of Loris and others. If possible, you must find a way to stop the enemy army from attacking us."
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. This battle concerns the survival of our territory and even the entire human race. I will do my best!"
Gray's wrinkled old face was full of solemnity. He nodded heavily and said, "Your Majesty, please be extremely careful!"
After Gray Old Man finished speaking, Joniel, Lina and others also echoed him, all of them looking ready to die.
"Tonight will be the moment that determines our fate. Even if we are on the brink of death, we will never hand our fate over to the hands of our enemies."
Lei Xiao patted everyone's shoulders one by one, then waved his hand and said, "Let's go! Our destiny can only be controlled by ourselves!"
After that, Hui Lao and others quickly left Yingming Fortress through Bingshi City, while Lei Xiao was boosting morale in the fortress while waiting for the return of Bingshi City.
Not long after, when he returned to Bingshi City, Lei Xiao walked into the city gate.
During this process, Lei Xiao also briefly described the current situation to Ariel. Although the latter was very worried and even her hands were shaking slightly, she still did not express it. She just tried to speak as steadily as possible to let Lei Xiao go forward without worry, and she would guard the rear.
Because Ariel clearly understood that the man she was talking to would be the only hope to guide us to the light of victory.
Just as Lei Xiao was going all out and starting to act, at the other end of the world, in an unknown dark fog, the lich leader's withered face covered with black lines was boiling with murderous intent, and he said grimly: "The dragnet has been deployed, tiny human, I don't care whether you are the emperor of the human race or the lord of some other world, and no matter how you struggle, you will definitely die this time!"
After saying this, the lich leader's hideous face twisted and deformed like a mummy, and he laughed wildly and unscrupulously. (End of this chapter)