Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2751: 1510: Trap Within a Trap
Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...
The moment Leo Ray rushed forward to support Moli, the pair of half-step Seventh-rank Parasites that had been relentlessly attacking her abruptly decided to escape, despite not having seen the fight here yet, their hearts brimming with fury and chill.
Thanks to the power of the “Ruins Returner”, they could grasp the ongoing battle instantly even while focusing ahead. With Leo Ray and Sheila now present, it was clear they held no edge anymore, particularly since Leo Ray matched their velocity.
In an instant, Leo Ray stood before the breathless Moli.
“Human boy, if you’d arrived just a bit later, all you’d find is my remains.”
Spotting Leo Ray’s imposing form radiating a powerful presence right in front of her, Moli felt a wave of relief and couldn’t resist rolling her eyes while commenting, “When will you finally give back the carpet and Barrier Crystal I lent you? I truly long for the peace of my homeland’s vast forest!”
“This isn’t the moment for such discussions.”
Leo Ray gripped his longsword level in his grasp and guided Moli back toward the fray.
Once back in the action, Leo Ray observed more closely.
As the fake “Crisis” and “Fanny” pulled back, the other mobile Sixth-rank Parasites opted to retreat too, slipping away from the field one by one, while only the horde of Tier 5 and lesser Parasites continued to hinder our advance like sticky mud.
At that point, the urgent reports from Serena and Stella echoed together, “Lord, foes both inside and outside have wrecked sections of the [Annihilation Array of ‘Corrosion’]!”
Right away, Sarah and Gideon Black’s voices came next, relaying identical information, noting that even the array eye of the Annihilation Array had been utterly demolished by the adversaries.
“It’s fine, your safety is what counts—meet me at the planned gathering spot.”
After verifying that his key subordinates were unharmed, Leo Ray gave a faint nod.
The destruction of the Annihilation Array had been anticipated. Though the finest hiding techniques were shared with Serena, Stella, and the rest handling the array activation to conceal the array eye and the other three key spots as effectively as possible, this was still enemy ground, so detection was inevitable eventually.
“Yet I never thought it would occur this quickly. Luckily, we’ve eliminated the fighting strength of two half-step Seventh-rank foes, letting us seize back some initiative.”
Without the Annihilation Array’s restraint, Leo Ray saw the surviving sub-Tier 5 Parasites scattering in all directions. Rather than sending his elite forces after them, he summoned everyone to reassemble and reorganize their ranks close by.
Following a quick review, Leo Ray realized.
Even though the Annihilation Array’s suppression was remarkably potent, severely diminishing the enemies’ might, and the Divine Stone Weapon along with the Power of the Stars contributed immensely, confronting such overwhelming numbers meant our casualties remained considerable.
The alchemical puppets managed by Broy and the other Dwarf Elves were mostly ruined, and several other powerhouses bore wounds across their frames, but due to High Tier Magic Potions and Magical Scrolls’ effects, they’d been treated well and remained operational without issue.
As Leo Ray examined the situation, numerous allies and powerhouses in his service displayed expressions of residual dread, expressing gratitude that the Lord had handed out plenty of lifesaving items, which helped them dodge fatal blows repeatedly, or else many would’ve perished right there.
“Human boy, these creatures are fleeing like frightened fowl now. Even sans the Annihilation Array’s hold, our forces can hold our own against them. Should we pursue?”
Moli, the sort who quickly shrugs off past hurts, spoke with keen enthusiasm, “This round, I aim to unleash my real strength on them!”
“No, Observation City is likely facing imminent peril. Eliminating every Parasite here wouldn’t truly aid the city. Our priority must be returning at top speed.”
Leo Ray showed no delay and acknowledged Moli with a nod.
As he talked, Leo Ray deliberately triggered an Extermination Array Scroll, erecting a compact magical formation that enveloped all assembled comrades inside.
Per the ancient tome’s description, the Annihilation Array doesn’t just curb “Corrosion” but also uncovers concealed “Corrosion” lurking in shadows. Though those shapeshifting Parasites might mimic flawlessly, they’re fundamentally “Corrosion” and will surely suffer its influence, blocking any foes from infiltrating during the turmoil.
“The Lord’s words ring true. The enemies’ dispersal in every direction earlier was surely to draw us into pursuit. The more time we waste here, the greater the threat to Observation City!”
Han Er Tree agreed with a firm nod.
“Straight to the fortress’s central Teleportation Array at once; after this severe setback, their guards must be weaker than initial levels.”
With Leo Ray’s gesture, the group vanished from their position via Moli’s teleportation.
Soon after, Leo Ray’s team linked up first with the array-activating subordinates, Serena and Stella, before pressing on rapidly to the fortress’s core Teleportation Array.
A fierce wind rushed by as the Leo Ray contingent reached the Teleportation Array zone in the drill ground, where merely a handful of Parasites stood watch, a stark contrast to the intense security at the start.