Chapter 600: Fortifications
"Herald! Immediately return all patrols to camp. In addition, we will take a few trees into the woods to reinforce the fence, and that will be our last barrier. Ranger, go get some prey in the forest, our dragon allies need plenty of food. General Erhan gave orders in a loud voice. Ever since he saw the four mighty dragons, he immediately understood what Henry meant by doing so.
A very simple tactic, first lure as many dark elves out of the underground as possible, and then cast a spell to temporarily close the entrance. Take advantage of the dragon's air superiority and take the opportunity to strangle the enemy's ground forces.
Of course, it would be nice if you could retreat some distance to form a long and narrow buffer zone. In the blink of an eye, the on-head Dark Elves will run around like headless flies, and they will all be targeted by dragons. However, it is a pity that the glory built up by the elves for more than 10,000 years does not allow this, otherwise this war will definitely be a hearty victory.
The soldiers moved quickly, and before it was dark, more than half of the elven warriors in the camp moved. A third of them were responsible for felling trees, the rest were responsible for piling, filling and adding water, and after two or three hours a fort was erected. The exterior wall made of a mixture of wood and adobe was not very high, only about three meters, but it was enough to slow down the attack of the dark elves.
To be on the safe side, Henry planted a seed at the base of the wall and then used the druid's unique abilities to spur it. In just a few minutes, vines covered with poisonous spikes quickly climbed the entire outer walls of the earthen fort.
It is an endemic plant that grows in the Supreme Forest, and it is not very toxic in itself, but it will cause a large loss of injured human body lì and be accompanied by a feeling of paralysis. Local druids are very fond of using it against unfriendly intruders.
If the Dark Elves dare to climb with their bare hands. Then just a little skin is poked. Even if you climb the city wall, you will be poisoned and become the ghost of the Wood Elf warrior.
Of course, this thing can only cause a little trouble. After all, this time the enemy brought a large number of spellcasters, and as long as a few "Fireball Spells" and "Fire Wall Spells" were smashed down, it wouldn't take long for them all to burn out.
The hungry dragons ate some of the beasts sent by the elves, and then fell asleep on the ground. They were exhausted by the continuous long flights, especially the two female green dragons, who were significantly more relieved after being treated. Compared to the days when I was abused except for being abused a few days ago, I don't know how many times better, at least for the time being, I don't have to worry about my life.
Behind the exterior walls, the architect-savvy Chief Mage had carved out several narrow, winding passages with dirt and wooden stakes, and even if the Dark Elves breached the outer walls, they would not be able to exploit their superiority. As the defense system gradually improved, Henry also breathed a sigh of relief.
He knew very well that while the clay façade was not resistant to siege engines such as bed crossbows, battering rams, crashes, and the like, there was one thing that was commendable, and that was magic resistance. The thick adobe is strong enough to resist most of the most destructive Plastic spells. It's perfect for dealing with the Dark Elves.
Since these guys live underground all year round, I'm afraid they have long forgotten what siege equipment is. What they do best is stealth, assault, assassination, and chaos. Then, taking advantage of everyone's lack of reaction, he broke up the formation with his excellent squad combat ability and forced the opponent's command system to fail.
The elves apparently knew this very well, so they divided the camp into countless small pieces so that there would be no large-scale chaos. No matter which part is suddenly attacked, it can be immediately supported, and several towering arrow towers can also react in time, which can be regarded as airtight in terms of defense.
After seeing that the last pit of the gate had been dug, Erhan nodded in satisfaction. He turned his head and asked Henry, "How is it, how long can we resist with our current defensive capabilities?" ”
"It depends on the number of casters the enemy has deployed. If there are not many of them, even if they last a week, it will be fine. But don't forget about jì, they also have hundreds of arachnid elves who have amazing bouncing abilities and are no small nuisance. After saying that, Henry couldn't help frowning.
It is known that the upper body of the arachnid elf retains the appearance of a dark elf, while the lower body is an ugly spider. They have absolutely no intelligence to speak of, and all that remains in their minds is hatred and tyranny other than loyalty to the goddess Rose.
But you have to admit it, they're a very difficult monster to deal with. With eight spider-like feet, it has excellent bounce ability and movement speed, and its upper hands can be transformed into terrifying killers in an instant with a long weapon such as a spear or spear.
The most important thing is that the three-meter-high city wall is easy for the arachnid elves to jump over with a little force, and there is no need to climb it with great effort at all. If more than a hundred of them were thrown in at once, a section of the earthen wall would be lost in a matter of minutes, and the Dark Elf warriors who followed closely behind would soon be able to pour in.
"We need spears! Spears over three meters! Quick, get people around and cut down some more trees, be sure to make more than a hundred before dark. Erhan shouted at the busy craftsmen. His tactical literacy is very good, and he thought of a solution at once.
In Henry's opinion, this may not be the best way to deal with arachnids, but it is undoubtedly the most suitable choice at the moment. As long as a few spears are erected behind the wall, once the opponent dares to jump in and attack, then there is no doubt that they will be pierced in the heart. As with all things that have been proven many times in history, the simpler and cruder it is, the more effective it is.
After solving the last problem, General Erhan went straight back to the tent and began to close his eyes and recuperate, and the chief mage also led all the mages in the army to hurry up and re-memorize the spell.
Everyone prepares for the battle that is coming, the warriors polish their weapons, the rangers stuff their quiver with arrows, and the sentries standing on the towers gaze nervously at the ruins in the distance, sounding the alarm at the slightest appearance of the dark elves.
Time passed little by little, and as the last rays of sunlight disappeared into the horizon, night finally fell......
It's time for the Dark Elves. From the moment of nightfall. Until dawn the next day. They can launch a fierce attack at any time and at any time. After all, after giving up the ruins of the temple, these guys have already gained a base to attack and retreat, and they will definitely launch a tentative attack or two.
"Do you think the enemy will come back tonight?" Erhan asked as he slowly opened his eyes.
"It's very likely, it's either tonight or tomorrow night anyway. The Dark Elves have always been very patient when it comes to fighting, so I deduce that the first wave of attacks is coming. After speaking, Henry closed the book in his hand, stood up and pointed to the sky outside and explained: "See, a large number of dark clouds cover the planets and the moon, and it is an excellent time to attack." If I were the commander of the enemy, I would not have missed such a good opportunity. ”
As soon as the words fell, the table in the tent suddenly trembled slightly, followed by a heavy muffled sound in the distance, followed by the alarm bell on the guard tower.
"Enemy attack!! The evil Dark Elves have sent out the Earth Trolls! Everyone is ready for battle! ”
"Mage! We need mages! Go and call them all up! ”
"Prepare the magic arrows! They must not be allowed to break down the facades! ”
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All of a sudden, the camp was filled with shouts like this. All the elven warriors did not care to maintain their elegant demeanor, and they entered the combat position as fast as they could. The mages also quickly ran out of the tent, and while sorting out their belongings, they walked towards the outer wall.
Seeing that the other party didn't even have a little respite for himself, Erhan clenched his fists and cursed viciously, "Cunning miscellaneous! Come on, I'll show you how powerful the Wood Elves are. ”
"Don't! I bet this attack was nothing more than a tentative. Not only can you not show that Xiàn is too strong, but you also have to pretend to be powerless. In this way, they will send more troops without reservation. Remember, I only have one chance to make a move in this war, and if I miss it, there will be no second chance. ”
Henry didn't think that the Dark Elves would give him time to unleash his legendary magic, especially since there was at least one legendary spellcaster in the opposing faction, and the spell would be immediately detected as soon as the spell was chanted.
He may be able to barely complete a legendary spell with his super-fast spell casting speed and various magic items, but then he will become a target for all enemies to take care of at once, and there will never be a second chance.
"I know, I'll control my feelings." As he spoke, Erhan took a deep breath and strode out of the tent.
Unlike Earth, the commanders of the Continent of Faeron must fight alongside their own soldiers, or they will be dismissed as cowards. Almost all military leaders will not have a low professional level, and even if they can't do it themselves, they will appoint a strong deputy.
The bitter war had come, and Henry didn't have the heart to stay in the tent, so he went straight to the rear of the camp and woke up the dragons. Although he didn't plan to let these horrible creatures enter the battlefield too soon, it was better to prepare a little in advance.
"Great master, has the war begun?" As soon as the black dragon Oroxes opened his eyes, he asked eagerly. It could be seen that the belligerent factor in his body had been fully mobilized, especially the big eyes that were excited, revealing a desire to kill.
Henry nodded slightly: "That's right, it's already started." Get up and move gently, as long as the number of dark elves is a certain distance, it will be your turn to strike. ”
Hearing this, the corners of the brown dragon Otagos's mouth crossed a slight arc, and he smiled very evilly: "I hope these guys won't collapse after seeing us appear, otherwise it will be too boring." ”
"Don't worry, the dark elves have dealt with a lot of terrifying monsters, and their psychological endurance is very good. Also, try to be careful when attacking, don't fly too low, their Adamantite Arrows can pierce through dragon scales. Henry cautioned. He had great expectations for these two dragons, and if there was any accident, it would be too late to cry.
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