Shadow Slave

Chapter 980

The preparations did not take long. As the caravan was getting ready for one last push, the three Masters briefly discussed the plan of the battle.

There was not a lot they had to do. If things went well, most of the Nightmare Creatures would be pulled away by the city defenders, and the mountain road would be cleared by the Irregulars. However, it was always a good idea to prepare a few contingencies, just in case.

At some point, Roan gave Sunny a studying look and said:

"...You've look different, Sunless."

Sunny tilted his head a little, confused.

"Why wouldn't I? The last time we saw each other, I was still an Awakened. Oh... or do you mean my skin?"

Roan shook his head with a smile.

"No, I don't mean your appearance. You just seem... older."

Sunny blinked a couple of times.

"I am older, though? By about two years?"

The handsome Master chuckled.

"That you are. Anyway, I think we are as ready as we can be. Should I send the signal?"

Sunny nodded, prompting Roan to summon a Memory that resembled a waxed clay tablet. He simply drew a jagged line on it, then waved at them and walked over to his griffin.

Not long after that, the sortie that was supposed to lead most of Nightmare Creatures away from the valley commenced. It started with a heavy missile barrage, which was then followed by a full company of MWPs appearing on the far side, accompanied by many cohorts of Awakened.

Sunny and Naeve silently watched as the sea of abominations rushed forward, then glanced at each other and dashed toward their vehicles. Abomination and Blackie rose from the ground and shook their gaunt bodies, preparing for a battle.

They did not have to wait long.

As soon as the horde of Nightmare Creatures shifted to the far side of the valley and spilled out of it, pursuing the retreating diversion force, the Rhino growled and lunged forward. The battered APC was functioning perfectly, as if it had gathered all its remaining strength for one last glorious charge.

The long column of vehicles followed the mighty machine.

could react, an onslaught of bullets, arrows, and magical projectiles fell upon

Scores of abominations turned around and saw the descending column of vehicles. Their howls and

ground in front of them in a loose line. Then, blinding arcs of electricity suddenly shot

that tried to pass through the barrier were instantly turned to ash. Roan was holding them back, for now, but his reserves of essence were

slip through the lightning wall. Others could simply leap over

a javelin fell

the distant entrance to

caravan's Echoes were moving ahead of the vehicles, tearing apart those abominations that had somehow survived the ranged attacks. Even Crow was

bodies of the Nightmare Creatures, killing

would have been

sighed. What was his friend doing right now? Probably staring at the anchored battleships and

distractions, Sunny concentrated

for an improvised minefield to be set up in the way of any potential pursuers, so their retreat had a

indeed, to everyone's surprise,

at the familiar Gate up ahead. That was the

soon, he realized why. A man in heavy plate armor suddenly appeared from behind a large boulder and effortlessly jumped to the

Sunny recognized Ascended Dale - Winter's former partner

at

Sunny grinned.

a sight for sore eyes. Say,

for a moment, then shook his head. A calm voice resounded from

not too bad yourself,

his shield and summoned a powerful longbow

would you please concentrate? We did the best we could, but

...And it was, indeed.

the caravan still made

the mighty fortifications of the siege capital and approached a colossal, seemingly impregnable alloy wall, Sunny couldn't help

city possessed robust defenses... but not nearly as

decommissioned battleships. Thousands of turrets were placed along the wall's length, some aiming at the ground, some staring

the city was littered with countless corpses, most of the abominations utterly torn apart. Teams of engineers moved among them,

on such a scale that Sunny struggled to imagine the amount

like it

of the siege

the shadows of the city wall fell on him, he let out

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