As night gradually faded, the first rays of dawn appeared on the horizon. The entire fortress, exhausted after a night of fierce fighting, was also filled with an air of victory. However, this air did not last long.
Chen Ge stood on the city wall, his sharp gaze sweeping across the distant land. He could sense a faint aura of danger emanating from the air, as if an even greater crisis was approaching. Beside him, Tailan frowned, her eyes equally filled with vigilance.
“Although we achieved an initial victory last night, I still have a feeling that the enemy has not completely withdrawn,” Chen Ge said in a deep voice, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon. “We need to organize ourselves immediately and continue to be on guard.”
Just as they were discussing, a messenger rushed in, his face filled with panic: "General! Something terrible has happened! The enemy's main force has regrouped and is moving rapidly toward us! Their numbers are several times greater than before!"
Upon hearing this news, everyone present gasped, and tension returned. The soldiers on the city wall exchanged glances, but no one flinched. A young archer gripped his weapon tightly, gritting his teeth, "We've just been through a tough battle, and we'll definitely get through this one too!"
Mela nodded firmly, glancing at her friend beside her. "We absolutely cannot let these villains break through our defenses." She swung her sword, drawing a sharp arc through the air.
At this moment, Lionel walked up to the three of them. "In that case," he said, "we should make full use of this time to strengthen our positions and send more reserves to key areas to stand by. We also need to send small, elite teams to conduct reconnaissance."
Chen Ge agreed, "Indeed, only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle. Viske, please use magic immediately to contact all the front-line outposts, inform them of the current situation, and request support."
As everyone busied themselves preparing for the larger-scale conflict to come, a figure quietly appeared at the edge of the crowd. It was the mysterious girl—Arya, the one who had used powerful magic last night to help the Allied forces defeat the enemy's vanguard. Now, she slowly rose into the air once more, and some even more profound power seemed to be gathering and brewing within her…
Suddenly, an ordinary citizen ran up to the heroes and asked, "Who exactly is that lady? She seems like someone extraordinary."
Someone nearby immediately replied excitedly, "Hey buddy, she's the legendary person who can summon the power of the stars! Those dazzling meteor attacks just now all came from her hands! That's so cool!" Other people around echoed in agreement.
However, Arya offered no response, instead continuing to chant words that were incomprehensible yet strangely reassuring. Gradually, people could feel an unprecedented warmth and light flowing in from all directions, enveloping every brave heart…
At this very moment, deafening footsteps echoed outside the North Gate—undoubtedly, a new and fierce offensive under Nightblade's command had begun...
"Everyone stay calm! Proceed according to the plan we discussed earlier!" Lionel shouted, and was the first to rush out of the command center.
Countless monsters could be seen emerging from the direction of the city gate, led by the terrifying leader in black robes—Nightblade, his eyes gleaming with a cold light. "This time, I will not give you a chance to breathe!" His hoarse voice echoed throughout the area, planting deep seeds of fear in everyone's hearts.
"Brother Chen Ge... what should we do?" A young man who had just joined the battle asked in a trembling voice, clearly at a loss. Chen Ge turned to look at the young man, his eyes filled with determination. "Remember, courage comes from belief. As long as you believe in the unbreakable bond between yourself and your comrades, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome."
Just then, a blinding white light suddenly shone in the sky. Arya pushed her palms forward and whispered a spell: "Boundless power of the stars, please protect this land!" Immediately afterward, countless star-like energy bodies converged from the void and slammed into the oncoming enemy ranks with overwhelming force.
Arya's action undoubtedly boosted the morale of the defending troops, who immediately erupted in thunderous shouts in anticipation of the impending battle...
"Look!" An old soldier pointed ahead and exclaimed, "True warriors always shine at the most crucial moments!"
With the situation on the battlefield changing rapidly, no one can predict what will ultimately happen... How will the story unfold? Let us all look forward to the next dawn...
Just as the battle was about to erupt at the city gates, and everyone held their breath in anticipation of Arya's mysterious power, Tylan suddenly turned to Mela and Lionel and asked, "Do you think we are well prepared? This time, the enemy is not only numerous, but the power of Nightblade should not be underestimated."
"Nothing is impossible with confidence and perseverance," Lionel said, clenching his fist. "I believe our warriors can overcome all these challenges."
Meanwhile, a new recruit, who had recently enlisted, stood nearby, his eyes fixed on the approaching monster army in the distance, his heart pounding so hard it felt like it would burst out of his chest. Suddenly, a gentle voice sounded from behind: "Don't be afraid. It's normal to be nervous when facing so many enemies for the first time, but as long as you follow the group, there won't be any problems."
The recruit turned around and saw Vesker, the female mage who had shone brightly in the battle the previous night. Her smile calmed him down considerably.
At this moment, Chen Ge shouted loudly, "Prepare for battle! Maintain formation!" The soldiers below the city wall quickly lined up, ready for battle.
The enemy drew ever closer, the earth trembling with their footsteps. Just as everyone's attention was focused on the battlefield, a strange yet reassuring aura emanated from behind—the powerful magic cast by Arya was beginning to take effect. The sky instantly filled with dazzling starlight, as if the entire universe had become a force at her command.
"Wow...that's amazing!" A little boy watching from behind the city wall exclaimed with wide eyes, while his father smiled and patted his head. "That's the power of a legendary hero."
Just when everyone thought this would be enough to defeat the invading enemy, an unexpected situation occurred: Nightblade snorted coldly and summoned a huge dark barrier with a wave of his hand, which actually blocked the powerful shock wave from the sky!
Upon seeing this, various exclamations of surprise immediately arose from all around:
"How is this possible! Does such a terrifying existence really exist in this world?"
"Who exactly is that man in black robes? And why is he so powerful?"
Despite the increasingly dire situation, Chen Ge did not give up hope. He once again raised his longsword and shouted, "Don't be fooled by appearances! As long as we are united, no difficulty can stop us from moving forward! Charge!" With that, he led the soldiers beside him bravely to the front line.
In that instant, the air seemed to be torn apart by some strange force, and an energy wave several times stronger than before rippled out from the center of the battlefield...
As the light faded, everyone was astonished to find that the entire enemy force had collapsed as if struck by an invisible force, and even the once invincible Nightblade had fallen in an instant! However, upon closer inspection, it could be seen that his chest was still rising and falling slightly, indicating that he had not truly died.
At this moment, Arya, who hadn't spoken until now, finally landed, her face unusually serious. "Everyone is safe for now... but the crisis isn't completely over. The real battle is far from over..." After saying this, she seemed to fall into a brief daze.
Seeing this scene, many onlookers began to discuss it amongst themselves:
"What does this mean? Does it mean an even greater disaster is about to strike?"
"As expected of someone who can control the stars, even we could feel that strong sense of unease."
At that moment, an elderly scholar who appeared quite knowledgeable stepped into the front row of the crowd and slowly shook his head. "If I'm not mistaken, what just happened is merely a harbinger of an even greater storm. We must find out the truth as soon as possible and find a solution, otherwise the entire world will be plunged into an unprecedented catastrophe."
Upon hearing this, everyone present exchanged bewildered glances. Tylan then looked at his companions and asked earnestly, "What should we do next? Now that we know the enemy is far more powerful than we imagined, we can no longer afford to underestimate them as we have before."
Just as the group was discussing, Nightblade, who had seemed to be unconscious, suddenly struggled to sit up and scanned all the living beings around him with an eerie look: "Heh... Foolish humans, so what if you win this small victory? Something far more terrifying is already lurking in the shadows... When that time comes, no one will be able to escape the palm of fate!" With that, he disappeared from the spot, leaving everyone with only a chilling message.
As the figure of the demon leader faded away, the atmosphere at the scene became extremely tense.
"We absolutely cannot let him succeed! We must find a way to break this!" Mela broke the silence first, firmly stating her thoughts.
The other main characters also nodded silently in agreement...
In this state of uncertainty, a new chapter quietly begins... How will the story continue? The answer will only be revealed in the future.
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