At this mont, Blackmire Castle’s forces had suffered devastating losses—so severe that their entire combat strength was on the verge of collapse.
The lower-tier troops, from Tier 6 all the way down to Tier 7, had been completely wiped out.
Even the elite Tier 8, Tier 9, and Tier 10 units had lost over a third of their numbers, and the casualties were still mounting at an alarming rate.
The only ones left standing were the five Tier 11 Wyverns, all of them poisoned but still holding their formation, desperately trying to keep the battle from spiraling into total disaster.
But it was pointless.
This was nothing more than the last, futile struggle of a dood force.
A beast backed into a corner, lashing out in vain.
It wouldn’t change a thing.
Boom!
Seraphina struck again.
Her foot ca crashing down on the skull of an 8-Tier Greater Basilisk, crushing it with a sickening crunch.
Was she just finishing off a weakened enemy? No. This was pure battlefield instinct. A warrior’s nature. When you had the advantage, you pressed it.
And now, with victory firmly in her grasp, she was reveling in the thrill of domination.
The rush of battle, the sheer exhilaration of overwhelming an enemy—it was intoxicating.
She wanted more.
"Seraphina, the enemy’s Tier 11 Wyverns are yours to handle!"
Elynn’s voice rang out, sharp and commanding.
"Silver Pegasus Knights, assist Seraphina in eliminating them!"
"Cicero, take care of the remaining Mighty Gorgons! Wipe them out imdiately!"
"Unicorn Cavalry, attack freely, but stay alert!"
With her orders given, the forces of Erald Castle surged forward, each unit charging toward their designated targets with unwavering determination.
ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The battlefield erupted into chaos as Erald Castle’s warriors clashed with the remnants of Blackmire’s forces.
But then—
BOOM. BOOM.
A deep, thunderous rumble echoed from the nearly collapsed gates of Blackmire Castle.
And then—
They appeared.
Massive figures, charging forward like an unstoppable cavalry unit, their presence alone sending a wave of dread through the battlefield.
Grim Raiders.
A hidden, elite Tier 10 unit from the Fortress faction.
The last trump card of Blackmire Castle.
At that mont, Ethan’s vision was instantly filled with the status panel of the incoming enemies.
[Grim Raider]
Special Hidden Unit!
Tier: 10
HP: 2800
Attack: 75
Defense: 60
Innate Skill – Petrifying Charge!
Petrifying Charge: While charging, the Grim Raider can generate the power of a Tier 3 petrification spell, turning everything in its path to stone. The destructive potential is terrifying!
"Damn... that’s strong."
Ethan couldn’t help but be taken aback the mont he saw the Grim Raiders.
This was the textbook definition of a frontline combat unit—balanced in attack, defense, and endurance.
But what truly made them terrifying was their innate skill, Petrifying Charge.
Turning everything in their path to stone?
On a large-scale battlefield, this was an absolute nightmare for mid-to-low-tier troops.
Fortunately...
It wouldn’t work on Cicero or Seraphina.
ROAR!
A deafening dragon’s roar split the sky.
Seraphina shot upward, her wings slicing through the air as she soared high above the battlefield.
Then, without hesitation, she dove straight toward the four charging Grim Raiders, eting them head-on.
BOOM!
A massive impact shook the battlefield.
Winds howled as Cicero—yes, Cicero—slamd into the four Grim Raiders, stopping their charge dead in its tracks.
Even though the Grim Raiders were a powerful hidden Tier 10 unit, they were still bound by the limits of their tier.
And that ant...
Against Cicero, they didn’t stand a chance.
Especially now, when they had already lost the montum of their charge.
The power gap was simply too vast.
And to make matters worse, the lingering effects of the Venomous Dragon Breath were still eating away at their strength, steadily weakening them with every passing second.
The balance of power had completely shifted.
They were dood.
"ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!"
With the Grim Raiders’ charge halted, Cicero let out a thunderous roar that shook the battlefield.
Then—
His claws lashed out.
A single, devastating strike.
BOOM!
One of the Grim Raiders—a supposedly elite Tier 10 hidden unit—was instantly obliterated.
Just like that.
"THUD!"
At the sa ti, three Tier 11 Unicorns charged in from different angles, forming a deadly pincer attack against the remaining three Grim Raiders.
Their sharp, gleaming horns struck true—
SPLURCH! SPLURCH! SPLURCH!
ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!
Blood sprayed into the air.
The Grim Raiders howled in agony as they were overwheld.
And the Unicorn Cavalry didn’t let up.
Seizing the opportunity, they pressed the attack—
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
In a relentless assault, two more Grim Raiders collapsed into pools of blood, slain on the spot.
And then—
Cicero struck again.
One final blow.
His claws ca crashing down—
CRACK!
The last Grim Raider’s skull was shattered in an instant.
Total annihilation.
With the Grim Raiders wiped out, the remaining forces of Blackmire Castle were reduced to re scraps:
Tier 7 Basilisks: 6 left
Tier 8 Greater Basilisks: 5 left
Tier 9 Gorgons: 2 left
Tier 9 Dark Raiders: 3 left
Tier 10 Mighty Gorgons: 2 left
Tier 11 Wyverns: 5 left
Compared to their forr strength, this was nothing.
A pitiful remnant of what had once been a formidable army.
And the most terrifying part?
Erald Castle had suffered zero casualties.
Zero.
Let that sink in.
"It’s over."
Ethan exhaled, shaking his head as he turned to Elynn.
Then, with a smile, he said, "Elynn, today’s greatest victory belongs to you."
Elynn’s eyes widened in surprise.
"Master, you flatter !"
Despite her words, a flicker of excitent flashed across her face.
She was thrilled.
To be recognized and praised by Ethan—there was no greater honor.
No greater joy.
But then—
Sothing changed.
A sudden shift.
An unexpected twist.
Sothing was coming.
...
Just as Cicero was about to continue his slaughter and wrap up the battle as quickly as possible,
he suddenly sensed a hint of danger.
With a low growl, Cicero’s body flickered as he dodged instinctively.
"Boom!"
Sure enough, the very mont Cicero shifted away, a massive, grotesque serpent head burst out from the ground, its jaws snapping shut right where he had been standing just a second ago.
But thanks to his quick reflexes, the attack missed completely!
"What the hell is that...?"
Everyone’s eyes imdiately locked onto the monstrous serpent head.
At the sa ti, the ground trembled violently, the earth churning as if sothing terrifying was about to break free.
And then—
With a deafening roar, an enormous creature, nearly a kiloter in diater, erupted from the swampy ground!
A suffocating, putrid stench filled the air, making everyone gag while their hearts pounded wildly in their chests.
"A Tier 13 Legendary Unit... Hydra!" Ethan’s face darkened as he spoke each word with weight.
The Hydra—Fortress faction’s ultimate beast. A Tier 13 Legendary Unit, second only to the Tier 14 Mythic Units.
A monstrous creature with a massive body, thick, nearly impenetrable hide, and overwhelming strength. It could unleash multiple attacks simultaneously, making it a nightmare on the battlefield.
It was on the sa level as the Tier 13 Green Dragon—an absolute powerhouse!
At that mont, Ethan’s gaze locked onto the Hydra’s status panel.
[Hydra]
Tier: 13
HP: 17,500
Attack: 122
Defense: 131
Damage: 210~250
Hiss...
The mont Ethan saw the Hydra’s stats, his entire body tensed up. He sucked in a sharp breath, his scalp tingling with shock.
Seventeen thousand HP?!
Triple-digit attack and defense stats?!
Over two hundred base damage?!
This thing is completely broken!
"Wait... hold on... this... ’Weakened State’?"
Ethan’s eyes flickered as he noticed sothing crucial.
"I see... this Hydra is still recovering from severe injuries!"
Right there on the Hydra’s status panel was a debuff—Severely Injured & Weakened!
(This unit is currently in a severely injured and weakened state. HP reduced by 50%, Attack and Defense stats lowered by 40%.)
"Thank god... if that’s the case, Cicero should be able to handle it—"
But before Ethan could even finish his sentence, Cicero had already engaged the Hydra in battle!
"ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!"
The Hydra’s nine monstrous heads let out a deafening, ear-splitting roar, shaking the very air around them.
The sheer volu was enough to make people feel physically sick.
And despite its mountain-like size, the Hydra moved with shocking agility!
Its attacks ca fast—blindingly fast!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
In just a matter of seconds, Cicero and the Hydra had already clashed seven or eight tis.
"Gah!!"
One of the Hydra’s heads seized an opening, sinking its fangs into Cicero and tearing off a chunk of flesh. Cicero let out a pained scream, his voice filled with agony.
Without hesitation, he flapped his wings and shot into the sky, trying to gain the upper hand by leveraging his aerial advantage.
But—
The Hydra’s nine heads suddenly reared back in unison, unleashing a barrage of chaotic energy beams that streaked through the air—all of them locking onto Cicero!
Boom!
The blasts struck him dead-on, sending him plumting from the sky!
"Cicero!!" Ethan’s face twisted in shock as he shouted his na.
At that mont, he understood—even though the Hydra was a ground unit, the sky was not beyond its reach.
A Tier 13 Legendary Unit wouldn’t have such a ridiculous weakness.
Even Tier 11 and Tier 12 Royal Units wouldn’t have a flaw like that.
Because at higher tiers, units beca more and more refined—closer to perfection.
At that level, the only thing that determined victory or defeat was raw power.
Absolute strength.
Ethan’s gaze snapped to Elynn, his expression serious.
Right now, Cicero was clearly at a disadvantage. Even if he could turn things around in the end, Ethan wasn’t about to let him fight to the brink of death just to win.
Elynn imdiately caught on to Ethan’s intent. She nodded firmly and raised her voice.
"All combat units, listen up!"
"Pegasus Knights and Silver Pegasus Knights—engage the enemy’s Tier 11 Wyvern forces! Keep them occupied!"
"Vestal units—redirect healing! Prioritize healing and reviving the Silver Pegasus Knights!"
"Moon Doe units—maintain support! Keep amplifying the Unicorn forces!"
"Unicorn units—attack freely! Wipe out all enemy ground forces as quickly as possible! But be careful—avoid engaging the enemy’s Tier 10 Mighty Gorgons! Grand Elf units, your job is to take them down!"
Elynn paused for a brief mont, then turned to Seraphina.
"Princess Seraphina, please assist Prince Cicero! Hold off the Hydra until we can regroup and take it down together!"
ROAR!
Seraphina let out a thunderous dragon’s roar, a flicker of determination flashing in her eyes.
Then, with a swift turn in midair, her massive form twisted gracefully before she shot forward like an arrow, slicing through the sky—charging straight at the Hydra!
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