The duel was merely a diversion, designed to buy time for the craglisk archers to surround the envoy from Star Groove. Their joy quickly turned into alarm as they heard the sound of arrows swishing through the air from multiple directions. Reacting swiftly, Ranger Kellar shouted a warning to his comrades.
The envoy members scattered, seeking refuge behind trees, rocks, or any available cover. The craglisk archers revealed themselves, positioned strategically to encircle the envoy and rain arrows upon them from all sides.
Laksmana Bujang assessed the situation, his mind racing to find a way to turn the tide. He knew they had to break out of the encirclement and neutralize the archers before they could unleash a devastating barrage.
Determined, Laksmana Bujang quickly formulated a plan. He signaled to Ranger Kellar and the other envoy members, gesturing for them to hold their positions and remain hidden. Then, he stealthily moved towards the closest craglisk archer, taking advantage of the chaos and the archer's focus on the scattered envoy members.
Putting his exceptional agility and combat experiences to good use, Laksmana Bujang swiftly closed the distance. As he approached, he silently drew his dual blades, ready to strike. With a sudden burst of speed, he lunged forward, his blades slashing through the air with deadly precision at one of the craglisk archers.
The craglisk archer had no time to react as Laksmana Bujang's blades found their mark. With a swift and decisive strike, the archer fell to the ground, lifeless. Laksmana Bujang immediately moved on to the next target, seamlessly transitioning from one opponent to another.
Meanwhile, Ranger Kellar and the remaining envoy members capitalized on the distraction created by Laksmana Bujang. They emerged from their hiding spots, ready to launch a coordinated counterattack against the craglisk archers.
The spearmen simultaneously brandished their Ki cards and activated their Gears. A pulse of magical energies reverberated as their Gears changed color to dark brown, raising their defense and toughness dramatically.
The envoy members swiftly formed a defensive formation, shielding themselves from the incoming barrage of arrows. Spinning their spears at high speed, the spearmen created a projectile-repelling wind shield. The craglisk archers, taken by surprise, struggled to adjust their aim and find new targets amidst the chaos.
With their fortified defenses, the envoy members were able to withstand the initial onslaught of arrows. Ranger Kellar, utilizing his expert archery skills, retaliated with precise shots, taking down several archers with well-placed arrows. The remaining envoy members advanced towards the craglisk archers, closing in on their position and forcing them to engage in melee.
Laksmana Bujang continued to move with incredible speed and agility, eliminating archers one by one. His blades danced through the air, deflecting arrows and finding their mark with lethal accuracy. His presence inspired his comrades, fueling their determination to overcome the encirclement.
Victory seemed to be within the envoy's grasp when suddenly a thunderous crackle pierced the envoy's formation. The thunderous crackle signaled the arrival of powerful craglisk storm shamans, formidable foes capable of wielding devastating elemental magic.
Realizing the dire threat posed by the storm shamans, Laksmana Bujang swiftly assessed the situation. He knew that engaging the storm shaman head-on could prove disastrous for the envoy. With a quick hand gesture, he signaled for the envoy members to fall back and regroup.
The envoy members, following Laksmana Bujang's lead, tactically retreated while maintaining their defensive formation. As they moved, the envoy's archers continued to provide cover fire, suppressing the advancing craglisk skirmishers with well-aimed arrows.
Once they had created some distance from the storm shaman, Laksmana Bujang gathered the envoy members to discuss their next course of action. It was clear that they needed a new strategy to overcome this unexpected obstacle.
After a brief discussion, Laksmana Bujang formulated a plan. Knowing that the storm shaman's power lay in their mastery of elemental magic, he devised a plan to disrupt their concentration.
The envoy members spread out, taking cover behind trees and rocks, while Laksmana Bujang and Ranger Kellar positioned themselves at strategic vantage points. They waited for the storm shaman to draw near, biding their time.
As the storm shaman approached, unleashing bolts of lightning and gusts of wind, Laksmana Bujang and Ranger Kellar sprang into action. Laksmana Bujang utilized his agility to dart in and out of cover, closing in on the storm shaman while avoiding their elemental attacks.
Simultaneously, Ranger Kellar unleashed a barrage of arrows, aiming not directly at the storm shaman, but at the ground around them. The arrows were equipped with special explosive tips, designed to create small shockwaves upon impact.
The combined efforts of Laksmana Bujang and Ranger Kellar created a chaotic and disorienting environment for the storm shamans. The ground trembled with each explosion, causing the storm shamans to lose their balance and focus.
Seizing the opportunity, Laksmana Bujang closed in on one of the craglisk storm shamans, his blades glinting in the moonlight. With a swift and precise strike, he incapacitated the shaman, rendering him unable to cast his spells anymore. Witnessing one of their comrades fall, the rest of the carglisk storm shaman began chanting weird magic in unison.
As the remaining Craglisk storm shamans began their eerie chants, an aura of dark energy enveloped the battlefield. Laksmana Bujang realized that their opponents were summoning a powerful spell, one that could potentially turn the tide of the battle against the envoy.
Thinking quickly, Laksmana Bujang shouted a warning to his comrades, urging them to brace themselves and prepare for the unknown. The envoy members gathered closer together, forming a tight defensive circle to protect themselves from the impending magical onslaught.
Ranger Kellar swiftly adjusted his tactics, focusing his archery skills on disrupting the casting of the storm shamans. He aimed for their hands, aiming to disrupt their delicate spellcasting motions. His arrows flew with precision, but the storm shamans, fueled by their determination, managed to evade some of the shots while continuing their incantations.
Realizing that time was of the essence, Laksmana Bujang decided to take a bold and risky approach. He charged towards the nearest storm shaman, determined to disrupt their spellcasting directly. With a series of acrobatic maneuvers, he avoided the incoming elemental attacks and closed in on his target.
Using his dual blades, Laksmana Bujang launched a flurry of strikes, aiming to disrupt the storm shaman's concentration. Crackling sparks erupted in the air as his blades clashed against the shaman's protective barrier of Lighting Armor summoned. It seemed to repel physical attacks against its user whilst causing elemental damage to the assailant.
Noticing the strength of the Lightning Armor, Laksmana Bujang quickly leaped backward, creating distance between himself and the storm shaman. He assessed the situation, considering his next move.
Realizing that frontal assaults might not be effective against the storm shaman's formidable defense, Laksmana Bujang decided to change tactics. He knew that a direct confrontation would only waste precious time and put the envoy members at risk.
The Lightning Armor on each of the storm shamans began to intensify over time, illuminating the forest as the night sky crackled with energy. Laksmana Bujang understood that he needed to find a way to neutralize the storm shamans' defenses before they became too overwhelming.
With a quick hand gesture, Laksmana Bujang signaled for Ranger Kellar and the envoy members to focus their attacks on disrupting the storm shamans' concentration rather than directly targeting their lightning armor. They needed to break their spellcasting flow to weaken the armor's potency.
「 Chief Gralis 」
"Now witness the power of the Calmwaters tribe, human..."
"The heralds of thunder and lightning!"
The sound of Chief Gralis's roar was overwhelming as the eight-foot-tall craglisk began to chant his magic. All of the storm shamans followed suit, mimicking the chants as the craglisk chief summoned dark storm clouds overhead, crackling with electrical energy. The atmosphere was tense as the approaching storm seemed poised to unleash its fury on the members of the envoy.
「 Ranger Kellar 」
"This is bad..."
"This is really, really bad."
「 Laksmana Bujang 」
"Those who are able to use magic, cover yourselves in Earthen Armors."
"The enemy's electrical attacks will be grounded this way."
"It will reduce the damage significantly."
"Those who can't, grab hold of those who can!"
The envoy members quickly followed Laksmana Bujang's instructions, activating their Earthen Armor spells. The magical energy enveloped them, forming a protective barrier that would mitigate the impact of the impending electrical attacks.
As the storm shamans continued their incantations, the dark storm clouds above grew more ominous, crackling with lightning. The air was heavy with anticipation as the envoy members braced themselves for the imminent onslaught.
Suddenly, a violent storm erupted with a deafening boom, unleashing its fury. Bright bolts of lightning streaked across the sky, aimed directly at the envoy members. Although their Earthen Armor was able to withstand most of the damage, it proved no match for the overwhelming power of the lightning attack and quickly crumbled away, piece by piece.