All of the Elves and their monsters that are capable of fighting were notified and was called to assemble near the western gate of the village. The Elves sent their flying monsters to scout the Orcs' movement while the other prepare and do their own roles.
Ji Liu also sent Xiao Su to help the scouts while he got Xiao Cike, Mr. Krabs and Zhao to help the Elves setup their defense.
"When did the Orcs started attacking?" He asked Jefferson who was with him setting up some traps.
"A huge earthquake occurred a couple of months ago and after that, the Orcs started raiding wandering Elves and other monsters in the area. At first, it was just wild monsters they're attacking but these past few days they started attacking us Elves too, so we decided to get some human help." Jefferson then told Ji Liu a long story about it.
"Any ideas why they group up? A tournament perhaps?" Ji Liu finally finished setting up traps.
"No, they are not attacking each other so a tournament is not possible."" Jefferson shakes his head.
"There were Elves that managed to survive their attack that said they were looking for the 'Life Water' but there is no proof that it is the reason." A wild Goldberry appears. "The raid is about to start. Ready your positions." She then added.
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Under the cover of the night, the Orcs, numbering to about 300, were marching toward the west of the elf village. Although they are equipped with different kinds of weapons and armors, they are moving in unison like a trained army.
Out of all the gathered Orcs, there is one peculiar Orc taller by a head than the others, dark brown shoulder length hair with eyes that pulsates a glow of green, yellow and red. It was the one leading the group of Orcs. It was an Orc Commander.
After hearing these reports, the Elves readied their weapons while their monsters prepared to launch an immediate attack. When the Orcs arrived near the outskirts of the town, they were immediately bombarded by the waiting Elves and monsters.
The earth shook and trees fell, but the attacks did little to the marching Orcs, just little scratches on their armors were made. When the Orcs got closer, they were slowed down by pitfall traps and another barrage of attacks came towards them.
Still pressing forward, the Orcs started to clash with the monsters and Elves, Ji Liu and his monsters also joined.
Xiao Su used its [Conceal Presence] to pick up an unsuspecting Orc and dropped it towards Zhao and Mr.Krabs, which had set up a mini poison swamp by digging a hole using Zhao's [Swamp Attack] and Mr. Krab's [Advanced Poison Attack].
Ji Liu is not accurate with the bow so he was supporting the battle by distracting the Orcs by using his shield to blind enemies instead so that Xiao Su can swoop the Orcs up. Xiao Cike, on the other hand, was breaking through the ranks.
The Orc Commander noticed that Xiao Cike was the strongest among its enemies so it commanded a dozen of Orcs to lure and surround it.
Trapped, Xiao Cike quickly sent a distress signal to Ji Liu before it's too late.
Ji Liu commanded Xiao Su to enter, break the Orc encirclement and then pick up Xiao Cike, so it used its [Steel Attack] to mow down the Orcs.
But just as it was about to grab Xiao Cike, The Orc Commander slashed towards Xiao Su, stopping its momentum and the both of them were forced to step back.
Ji Liu was surprised at the monster's strength and movement, and immediately took a look at the monster's status in order to create a plan to defeat it.
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Dark Green Orc Commander
Type: Dark / Wood
Level: 5th Stage Gold
Status: Infested, Mind Controlled
Abilities: Augment Physique, Shadow Attack, Forest Overcharge, Command, Detect
Evolution condition: N/A
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Seeing the Orc Commander's status, Ji Liu immediately notified the Elves that he would summon an Orc wearing a scarf and to not hit it. He would need Jinao's help as it is too strong to kill with petty tactics.
His monsters formed a formation to in the messy battlefield, Zhao Used [Ice Overcharge] and [Advanced Ice Attack] swiping with its claws and occasionally sending tail strikes but the Orc Commander dodged every attack without any difficulty and was counter-attacking with its sword using [Shadow Attack] and [Forest Overcharge].
Jinao then joined when the Orc Commander's attention was on Zhao's barrage of attacks. Jinao sent a couple of thrust making the Orc Commander parry, but Jinao was waiting for that to send an upward strike, Making the Orc Commander raise its hand due to the force and its guard became open.
Xiao Cike used this chance to climb atop Jinao's spear he held up and drop from above and use its tail weapon with [Crystal Attack] but the Orc Commander has [Detect] and knew it was coming and deftly dodged it and then counter-attacked with a punch sending Xiao Cike flying.
Xiao Su Swoop down along with Mr. Krabs, their hit connected and sent the Orc Commander backward.
Ji Liu used his shield to distract at this moment, creating a chance for Jinao to rush and do a sweep attack to tumble the Orc Commander, but the enemy managed to send a slash before tumbling to the ground.
The slash wounded Jinao's left flank heavily, making it unable to follow up and vulnerable in this chaotic battlefield.
Zhao and Mr. Krabs sent attacks to cover up for Xiao Su to rescue Jinao while Xiao Cike sneaked at the Orc Commander's back.
As Xiao Cike closes in, it's again detected and was welcomed with a sword slash with [Shadow Attack] and [Forest Overcharge] but Mr. Krabs came in time to shield it and Xiao Cike managed to stun the Orc Commander.
Xiao Cike and Zhao then rained down attacks on the Orc Commander but suddenly, the monster roared so loud that the earth quaked and the battlefield came to a halt.
The Orc Commander was still roaring when blood came out of its mouth.
The blood spurts non-stop when suddenly two antennas came out of its mouth, followed by a head with two large eyes, one with a glowing, bird-shaped symbol. Soon, the full monster came into view
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Vitannia Le Roach
Type: Illusion
Level: Peak Stage Gold
Status: Evolving
Abilities: Absolute Obedience
Evolution condition: Take control of a same level monster for 90 (0 left) days
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