Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2745: 1507: Unpredictable Attacks
Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...
“Human boy, what’s the matter?”
Stopped by Leo Ray, Moli's pale face showed utter bewilderment, and she spoke with clear worry, “Those scattered powerhouses from your forces are only at Tier 6, totally outmatched by those half-step Tier 7 parasites!”
Though Moli held back from being too direct, her point came through loud and clear.
Staying put even a single extra moment would mean heavier losses for Crisis and the rest, possibly leading to their total wipeout.
“I get it, but that assumes the ones in trouble are truly Crisis and her squad.”
While guiding the others stealthily toward the clash's noise, Leo Ray replied without pause.
“Huh? You mean this could be another scheme by those fakes and parasites to draw us in?”
Moli caught on fast, a shiver running through her as her forehead creased, and she added, “But suppose they actually turn out to be your people?”
With that, Moli hastily adjusted her slightly messy ponytail hanging behind her, her expression a mix of panic.
Truth be told, since entering this Fortress, dangers had lurked around every corner in ways no one expected. Leading the way herself, she might've already tumbled right into the enemy's snare.
“I've battled side by side with Crisis and the team for ages, so spotting the tells comes naturally to me.”
Leo Ray gave Moli just a brief nod, clearly too pressed for a full rundown.
In truth, Leo Ray pinpointed right away that these weren't the genuine Crisis and crew, first off because of the battle's energy vibes.
Being a top-tier Earth Element Mage with mastery in City Building Skill, he knew Crisis and Fanny's power surges carried a denser weight, paired with thunderous roars like those from summoning dirt walls or forging mud puppet guardians. But now, nothing like that showed in the aura waves.
Second, what sealed it for Leo Ray was his failed tries at mental chat with Crisis and the group; no responses came back.
Still, he'd checked mental links and spell comms multiple times with fellow allies. Even with enemy jamming, at this range, the mind talks ought to connect without a hitch.
So, it all boiled down to something straightforward. With mind talk failing when it should've flowed easy, those fighters obviously weren't the authentic Crisis and her bunch.
As thoughts raced through Leo Ray's mind, the team got a clear view of the “Crisis” and her allies under siege.
Out in the wide space by the inner Fortress Wall, the “Crisis” group was truly hemmed in by parasites and guard troops from the city.
Trapped smack in the middle, the “Crisis” side had thrown up an Absolute Defense Barrier, and the parasites striking it focused on the barrier's edges, seldom slamming the wall itself head-on.
The “Crisis” crew's ripostes also grazed past the parasites' heads and flanks, hardly landing solid blows, turning the whole clash into a showy farce. It looked fierce on the surface, but packed no real punch.
Naturally, the team only pieced this together after figuring out the deception. Charging in blind would've made spotting the fake-out tough in the heat of the moment.
“They're both just putting on a display while secretly holding back their mana!”
Moli spotted the fine details in no time and shot Leo Ray an admiring look, declaring, “Human boy, spot on—this is definitely a setup!”
“Lord, shadows nearby hide loads of parasites, all set to spring on us if we take the bait!”
Xiao Jing hurried back to Leo Ray, lowering her head in regret, “Forgive me, Lord—I got tricked at first into believing it was Crisis and the others, nearly causing a disaster.”
“No fault of yours; facing that sight out of nowhere, anyone would assume the worst.”
Leo Ray lightly ruffled Xiao Jing's hair, then gestured for the team to pull back silently. Knowing the trap's nature, they sure wouldn't leap into it headfirst.
Shrouded in illusion and cloaking spells, they slipped away from the zone without a sound. Moli's eyebrows knit together once more as she turned to Leo Ray, “This Underground Fortress sprawls so hugely—without Crisis and her squad at the wall, where in the world might they be?”
Hearing Moli out, Leo Ray let his gaze drift, scanning the area around them.
Endless lines of homes and soldier quarters filled his sight, vanishing into the far horizon.
Moli had nailed it; dubbed a Fortress, this spot rivaled a full-blown city in size, housing not just swarms of Dwarf Elf troops but heaps of Dwarf Elf folks and Half-Dwarf Elves too.
Searching such an immense space for Crisis and her team lurking in the dark would prove a nightmare, all while the fog over Observation City lingered and their clock ticked down fast.
Out of options, Leo Ray softly stroked his chin, drawing in a steadying breath to steady his nerves as he kept mulling it over.