Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2738: 1503: The Beginning of the Defense (Part 2)

As Old Book had mentioned, the forces included not just the floating “Corrosion” but also the Parasite Army lined up in precise formation, extending without end into the distance.

Especially noticeable were the Parasites whose skin sprouted clusters of crystals, glowing with a sinister dark gleam amid the void of space, their blank faces marked by shadowy veins, and their vacant eyes shifting aimlessly.

“The grand battle is on the verge of starting.”

Next to Leo Ray, Moli gripped the Divine Revelation Staff, her face showing clear excitement for the upcoming clash.

A flicker of uncertainty crossed Moli’s pale features as she whispered, “Human boy, the foes come with such massive force, bigger than anything before. Why keep our troops divided to protect that other fortress? Wouldn’t it be better to leave it and concentrate everyone here?”

“Under normal conditions, yes, that’s what we’d do. But remember, the two cities link through several large Teleportation Arrays, enabling fast shifts of soldiers and swift pullbacks to the alternate location. In truth, they function just like a single unit.”

While closely watching the scene unfolding beneath the city, Leo Ray replied, “Plus, the Power of the Stars from the Divine Stone Weapons can’t be layered. The supply we have now fully shields every section of the City Walls here and at the fortress. Giving up one spot would waste that coverage and actually reduce our overall power.”

“Got it; and beyond that, it splits up the enemy’s strength, lightening the load from various angles!”

Moli’s eyes sparkled like stars, a sudden realization dawning as she gave a firm nod.

“Right on, you’ve said it before I could.”

Leo Ray arched an eyebrow slightly, grinning, “So, our job is to stay steady against whatever they throw at us, and endure the coming three days.”

“That doesn’t seem too tough, right? I’m struggling to contain my excitement!”

Moli pointed the tip of the Divine Stone Staff toward the ground, her demeanor full of keen expectation.

Gazing at the soft, pale face across from him, Leo Ray held back his grin and directed his attention to the nearing enemies once more.

If these Parasites truly represent their ultimate weapon, that would be ideal; yet if the foes hide more surprises, the peril could escalate sharply and become far less predictable.

While Leo Ray mulled over these ideas, the disciplined Parasite Army rolled out a host of Magic Cannons.

Deafening blasts rang out repeatedly from under the city soon after, sending fierce ripples across the face of our Absolute Defense Barrier, creating a truly intimidating display.

At the sight, a wave of frustration washed over Leo Ray’s expression.

These Magic Cannons reach far beyond our own range, leaving us unable to strike back.

Even though we possess Magic Cannons of comparable distance, they prove useless against the “Corrosion” that shrugs off standard strikes.

“I asked the former City Lord about Magic Cannons once, and he explained that while Divine Weapons are present, no Divine Stone versions exist for them, and the Power of the Stars won’t transfer to inanimate objects, so right now, we have no way to hit back.”

With some regret, Leo Ray turned his eyes to the protective Barrier Wall enveloping the city.

Even amid the foes’ heavy barrage from the Magic Cannons, the Barrier Wall stayed bright, though a bit fainter.

“Fortunately, this Absolute Defense Barrier draws on Divine Domain Magic principles, offering far superior protection compared to regular shields. Paired with the many Magic Towers inside the city and ample mana reserves, breaking through via this kind of bombardment is out of the question, not in the near future anyway.”

“On top of that, the Parasites’ mana isn’t endless, so they can’t keep fueling the Magic Cannons forever. In this setup, they’re not getting ahead.”

“They’d need to keep feeding it top-tier mana crystals like Magic Energy Crystals, but from what Old Book shared, they look down on such methods, and those crystals are incredibly scarce, making prolonged heavy fire impossible naturally.”

Thinking this through, Leo Ray kept his face composed.

Assuming his estimates held true, the enemies ought to shift tactics shortly.

And indeed, before much time passed, the Parasite Army at the forefront started moving forward anew, as the thick clusters of “Corrosion” fanned out along the army’s flanks, their myriad tentacles flailing madly through the air, sending chills through observers.

“Lord Brave, looks like the enemies are gearing up for a full assault!”

The City Guard General beside Leo Ray pressed a hand to his chest in salute and reported, “Based on their typical tactics, the main Parasite Legion in the center will erect a huge energy shield to ward off our Divine Stone attacks and shield the ‘Corrosion’ pushing in from the sides toward our City Walls!”

“No issue, stick to the strategy.”

Leo Ray’s demeanor stayed calm as he responded to the middle-aged City Guard General.

With those words, a massive gray energy shield lifted ahead of the enemy ranks, concealing the “Corrosion” on either side in its shadow.

After that, the opponents grew utterly bold. Sheltered by the enormous energy shield, the swarm of “Corrosion” surged forward like a plague of insects, speeding up their charge toward us.

“Launch.”

As the enemies crossed into our attack zone, Leo Ray signaled with a gesture, firmly ordering the offensive.

Right away, our elite fighters and City Guard, empowered by the Divine Stone Weapons and Stone Spirits, poured out their maximum strength. Blinding bursts of magic streaked through the sky, blending with a storm of tens of thousands of arrows, hurtling fiercely at the foes.

Confronted by our impressive barrage, the “Corrosion” huddled behind the vast energy shield held their ground defiantly. Rather than falter, they ramped up their advance.

Owing to the shield’s immense size, even focused volleys of spells and arrows struggled to slip through.

Normally, strikes like these wouldn’t bring them down; it’s their bad luck to face Leo Ray.

“Your Excellency, step up now.”

Right before the onslaught could clash with the enemy’s massive shield, Leo Ray gave Moli’s shoulder a light tap.

“Count on me!”

Poised and ready, Moli brandished Jasmine’s Magic Wand, summoning a huge space rift right in front of the enemy’s shield, which swallowed up all our arrows and magic strikes completely.

At the same moment, a matching space rift tore open straight over the enemies’ position, unleashing a deluge of attacks like a raging tempest on their lines, whipping up fierce blasts of energy.

Caught in this unexpected fury, hordes of the brazen “Corrosion” had no chance to respond before they vanished in roaring magical blasts or became riddled with holes, swiftly melting into nasty pools of ooze.

In the resulting turmoil, numerous Parasites fell too, their bodies crumbling in disarray.

“Lord Brave, your power is unmatched!”

Watching Moli redirect our strikes via space rifts on Leo Ray’s cue, cheers and roars exploded along the entire City Wall.

The follow-up second and third volleys came hot on their heels, also bent by Moli to crash down squarely on the enemy.

Because of how sudden it all was, despite the foes’ quick response in scattering to dodge the rift’s reach, vast numbers of “Corrosion” and Parasites still got wiped out by our forces.

Following the three assault waves, the enemies pulled back in a messy retreat, dodging frantically, their earlier fierce drive shattered in an instant.

The “Corrosion” beyond the space rift’s span pressed on undaunted, launching a few more rushes, but each got thrown into confusion by counters well short of the Barrier Wall, compelling them to fall back humiliated.

Seeing this thrilling turn, Leo Ray gave a pleased nod.

We’d pushed back the assault thanks in part to Moli’s space rifts, and also from our growing skill with Divine Stone Weapons and battling “Corrosion.”

For our side, who hadn’t fully tangled with “Corrosion” yet, these moments offered priceless lessons.

“Curious how the other fronts are faring? I hope they’re holding their own without too much strain.”

As he directed operations with poise, Leo Ray wondered silently.