Everyone looks on in horror as hordes of different undead congregate in one place. Ramiel distances himself and tries numerous times to open a transfer gate but to no avail. Alpha approaches his master and informs him that there is something ominous hidden within the city that is attracting the undead, causing the chaotic gathering of the undead.
Determined to uncover the source of this ominous presence, he rallies his allies and devises a plan to venture deep into the city, hoping to put an end to whatever is drawing the undead together. With each step, they can feel the tension in the air growing, aware that their mission holds the key to restoring order and saving countless lives.
Ramiel, frustrated by his failed attempts, desperately sought a solution to stop the ominous force drawing the undead. he relayed this information, fear and uncertainty gripped their hearts, realizing that a much greater threat lurked within the city's confines. and there was no possibility to enter the city at its surroundings, and some were high-level,
so the only thing he could do was be the decoy so they could enter the city without any major issues. Ramiel knew that sacrificing himself as a decoy was their only chance to infiltrate the city unnoticed. With a heavy heart, he prepared for the dangerous task ahead, hoping that his sacrifice would not be in vain. As he led the undead away from the city's entrance, his comrades braced themselves for the treacherous journey that awaited them within its confines.
Everybody was on high alert and was equipping their weapons and remaining potions. Whatever was disrupting his power must be dealt with because this was something that nearly killed everybody, was this part of Tharkeroth Dallmethad's plans,
Now considering the situation they were in, thinking back, there must be a connection between the ambush they came from, it was not just a mere coincidence, so he was now annoyed knowing that there was a chance the Dallmethad clan has something to do with this and that they might be facing a much larger threat than they initially anticipated. Tharkeroth knew that uncovering the truth behind this disruption was crucial not only for their survival but also to prevent any further harm from befalling their people.
Previously, Echo was sure based on her information-gathering techniques in her talking room, that Tharkeroth is most like the one who opened the Nexus Dragons' void dungeon, hoping they could gain a powerful summoned creature. to their dismay, they had to choose; they only gain an ant-lion larva leaching on the Nexus Dragons' skin, which posed a significant threat to their people.
if Ramiel didn't create a formidable plan to reduce the creature feeding frenzy and the Ant lion's rapid increase in number, Echo's suspicions were confirmed when she discovered traces of Tharkeroth's presence near the secret The Highbeards base under the crimson mountain, but after his disappearance, Ramiel never felt the urgency to hunt him down because it was not part of their objective,
now thinking back, Ramiel admits that there are still certain factors to consider for any plan to succeed without any side effects, if this situation was indeed created by the Dallmethad clan, they need to be stopped immediately,
Ramiel calmly asked the remaining Guild volunteers to search for an artefact or an old relic that was sending out a magic frequency that that strong enough to disrupt energy flow inside the city, Alpha was given the task to bring it back to him to be analyzed, Cynrad Brunaulf and his team comply with Ramiels request as well as the Mage Kessia group.
Alpha took a few steps back as she slowly grew in size, everybody was no longer shocked to see the dragon wolf, Ramiel ask Alpha what prompted them to act normally in seeing her transform, and now recalls they have been travelling for quite some time now but they never once asked him about Alpha, Mage Kessia smile at Ramiel and told him, when his battle with Tharkeroth in his berserker form.
Alpha was the one protecting him, because he was sleeping, at first Alpha was hesitant but after they explained that they mean no harm, she let her guard down, and because she was a rare hybrid Dragon she was able to directly communicate with them in their own language, as Alpha shared new details about her existence they gain a certain amount of understanding o what happened during the battle, which is why the moment he woke he was already inside the salvage remaining Guild Battle wagon with her by his side,
Ramiel just laugh and brush Alpha's thick black fur and thank her for protecting him, Mage Kessia mentioned that she has a faint idea what might the artefact might that was causing for transport and communication spell to be blocked, because when they were fighting against the Minotaur and Harpies many of of the return scrolls didn't activate, even the sounds crystal on each guild wagon driver had,
that is why they were easily ambushed, the fact each transport wagon had a fair amount of distance from the other when the first wagon got attacked, they could easily escape and inform the remaining two wagons about it, but she was still about to cast attack spells with no issue or delay,
this situation was well planned, cutting all means of escape and no outside communication, and making sure no help would reach them, Ramiel was now convinced that the Minotaur and Harpy incident was not a coincidence but a stage plan, this was the perfect place to hide because of the Canyon walls surrounding the land, Ramiel recall the Grand Canyon in Arizona USA that was back on earth,
the difference is the canyon wall here was created by magic because it's impossible to have a hundred-meter tall and a three-mile wide flat Plateau-type landmass surrounding an entire 50 000 acres of land and ruled by five nobles and many merchant aristocrats, with nearly 3 million various race and type of inhabitants living in an area with flourishing fauna and flora and tons of raw mineral ore for forging be decimated within a few months like this by a single family clan,
Ramiel was watching above the Plateau as the Guild battle wagon was being secured all the remaining items they had were taken out and placed in their temporary camp, among the reaming guild members only ten can participate in the Strega capital raid as they retrofitted the wagon to be carried and listed by Alpha as they fly above and enter the city, while Ramiel becomes a distraction, Ramiel was removing another armguard and just extend his arm while sitting at the edge waiting for the others to finalize who among them will enter the city
after a few minutes, Mage Kessia approached Ramiel and told him they have selected the ten who will lead the way to meet with the garden, Ramiel stood up and went to finalize their plan, Ramiel cast a protective barrier around the campsite that was on the ridge of the Plateau they were at and thank all of them and wish them good luck, they were wondering what will the king and ruler of the rumoured kingdom of Arcane was capable of doing, they already witness his power in combat, but facing millions of undead was no laughing matter, he has just one individual, facing the former war council leader of the kingdom was able to make him deplete his mana and made him sleep for two days was already a amazing feat,
is there something he wasn't showing them, Cynrad Brunaulf asked Ramiel if he has recovered his mana and if it was sufficient to uphold his plan, Ramiel smiled and told him
does he even wonder what it felt like living inside a house made of paper, Cynrad Brunaulf was confused with his question, Ramiel walked to the edge of the Plateau canyon and extended his arms wide and look back at them saying
"let me show you all what, I felt!"
then he jump as he fell the 100-meter plateau, they all gasp for air as his energy burst out and burn everything under his falling body, the moment he crashed down the explosion was so strong it was like a volcanic eruption the ground shocked the air swirled upward, Alpha ask the ten to enter the wagon as they were about to depart. the undead all felt this and turned around to attack those who landed and saw a single man standing wearing a black coat and hooded armour, as a 100 feet wide and five feet deep crater was produced, his energy was massive and multiple spell symbols were around his body,
the higher lever undead felt and saw his as a threat to their purpose, with a thundering roar they all focus their attention towards him, one high-rank elder lich came out and ask who he was, Ramiel wanted all of their attention so, he wanted to be more theatrical with his introduction, what better to do so by incorporating a certain amount of exuberance.
Due to the fact that there were undead with intelligence among the millions around the city, Ramiel went all out, his power burst upward and engulfed the entire area. The ground trembled beneath him as he unleashed a devastating wave of energy, obliterating everything in its path.
The undead, caught off guard by Ramiel's sudden display of power, scattered in fear and confusion, their once menacing presence reduced to mere ashes. His eyes glowed with an intense, fiery light. The ground beneath him continued to tremble as he unleashed a more devastating wave of attack spells all around, obliterating the undead in his path. With each strike, he announced who he was.
"I am the embodiment of chaos and destruction, my name is carved in all your fear and suffering!"
Ramiel took out his broken battle mace and reforged it instantly with his ability, creating a new menacing-looking battle mace, Each swing he created would obliterate his enemy, ripping and breaking their bodies apart, as he started his onslaught. The ground trembled beneath Ramiel's feet as he continued his relentless assault. The air crackled with dark energy, swirling around him like a malevolent storm. With every swing of his newly forged battle mace, the force behind his strikes grew stronger, leaving nothing but destruction in his wake.
Most of the time, the undead aren't particularly swift or agile. They frequently move slowly and shuffle in order to overwhelm their prey with sheer numbers. But they are a formidable force to be reckoned with because of their unrelenting pursuit and lack of exhaustion.
Despite their slowness, they can effectively corner and overpower their victims thanks to the coordination and cooperation among them. Ramiel took care to strike the enemy in the head and smash their bodies with his powerful mace because he was well aware of this. He moved quickly from one zombie to the next, taking advantage of their slow movements as the satisfying crunch of bones breaking reverberated through the air. Ramiel felt the weight of his blows thinning their ranks with each strike.
A quick and untimely demise is guaranteed if you find yourself cornered or stuck at a dead end. It's crucial to stay vigilant about your surroundings and steer clear of any potential traps. The sheer number of them made it unlikely that he would avoid coming into contact with a strong foe who could harm him, even with his symbiote clothing and a thin layer of protective armour covering his body.
Additionally, it is critical for him to strategize and find a way out of the dead-end or to turn the situation in his favour before it is too late. He should also be aware of how the Dallmethad might be hiding and blending among the undead, waiting to strike him when he is most vulnerable.
He kept looking around for any indications of movement or undiscovered dangers. He took calculated steps to make sure he had a way out if necessary. He carried a heavy burden of responsibility because he understood that his unwavering vigilance would determine not only his own fate but also the fate of those who relied on him.
Divine light and noise can be essential components of survival plans. Loud noises and bright lights tend to attract the undead, so you can use them to create effective distractions. For instance, the undead were all heavily armed and armoured, casting multiple attack spells that resulted in a cacophony of clashing metal and explosive magic bursts.
They were able to enter the city's closed gate and safety through the designated meeting area because the deafening noise and blinding flashes of light confused the undead. When facing a horde of undead, it can be tempting to go all out in a blaze of glory. However, this approach often leads to exhaustion and a quick demise. It's crucial to pace himself and conserve his energy for when he truly needs it.
This involves knowing when to fight and when to flee and managing the resources effectively. In addition, it's important to prioritize the targets and focus on eliminating the most immediate threats first. By strategizing and taking calculated risks, Ramiel increased his chances of survival and outsmarted the undead horde. Ramiel remembers that survival is not just about brute strength but also about using his wits to navigate through dangerous situations.
Ramiel was aware that he must conserve his energy, knowing that Tharkeroth Dallmethad might attack him again or somebody from his clan who held a grudge against him and his mothers.
Alpha was already flying above their heads. Some undead saw them and tried to take them down by any means, Some undead were mages and spellcasters.
So this undead creature was already firing fire arrows up in the sky to bring the ten guild warriors inside the battle wagon that Alpha was holding in the sly in her dragon form. Alpha swiftly manoeuvred through the air, dodging the fire arrows aimed at her and the guild warriors.
She knew that time was of the essence and that they needed to reach safety before any more undead creatures could join the attack. As she flew, Alpha scanned the surroundings for any signs of Tharkeroth Dallmethad or his vengeful clan members, ready to defend herself and her master companions if necessary.