Chapter 247 City Break (Text)
At this time, the dark elves arranged their troops in the form of a round village in a common depression in the dark area. In the center of this camp with a radius of more than 100 meters, a statue of a god behind a spider stands.
This light dark sperm woman cast and polished with abyss blood steelmaking, wearing a spider web woven into a robe. Under the influence of magic, her long silver hair flowed like a waterfall, and her delicate black face had the ultimate beauty.
A large number of graceful female dark elves surrounded the statue. Although their faces were hidden and the masks on their faces made it difficult for people to see their faces, this secret hidden behind the shadows gave people a strange ****.
Perhaps for this special ceremony of giants, this open space was uncovered by the party in the camp. Or the generals of the Dark Elves thought they were doing a good job of confidentiality, or they were so strong that they did not need to be concealed at all.
By combining the large number of wax melting demons that appeared before, you can know what rituals these dark elves mistresses are holding. Because the total number of wax melting demons on the main plane is not as large as that just appeared. This attack is not only a secular war, but also reflects the will of the fierce spider queen.
In the distance, the black city of Bringden Stone City was within reach of the war. Countless huge rocks hit the city wall one after another, causing bursts of dust and smoke. The front wall had already become devastated.
The dense rain of arrows was like a locust, completely covering the sky of the entire city. Countless black dots were scattered on the city walls - those were the dwarves and gnome coalitions that were resisting the attack of the dark elves.
The shaking cry of killing seemed to be heard even in the camp far away. Different languages and different tones meet, the collision of metal and metal, and the meeting of metal and flesh, all of which formed a unique symphony.
The long battle horn sounded again on the dark elves, which was like a sorrow for the dwarves. Because the defense line of their first wall had fallen.
Without the threat from the city, the tauren below stepped up wielding the siege hammer and hit the Misilian gate in front of him. At the same time, the huge siege tower was pulled to the edge of the city wall now, and the originally bulky bear goblins and ogres finally climbed onto the city wall.
Although the dark elves had already controlled the situation, they had not yet eliminated the resistance between the dwarves and the dwarves. Even when they saw that the situation was not good, the dwarves fought and retreated in an orderly manner. There was no sign of defeat at all.
The sound of the cow's cry sounded outside the city gate, which was the cheers of the Taurens. This showed that the most important line of defense in the city wall, the Mithril Gate, has become history. In their eyes, the next time the army is driving straight in.
But soon, the cheers came to an abrupt end. Because the people of the Tartar discovered that the gate was blocked by giant obsidian, it was obvious that the dwarves had already prepared for this moment. Although the obsidian strengthened by runes was bulky, its strength was still above the Misilian Gate.
Connecting the second and first walls is a narrow long bridge that cannot be expanded. This is really the best terrain for defense. It is difficult to swing here if the dark elves have a numerical advantage.
The advantageous team was when the dwarf defenders in fine gold plate armor stood at the bridge. However, at this time, they formed a gun array abnormally and blocked the bridge with the three-pointed spear in their hands. In order to fight against the charge of ogres with large size, this is probably the best choice.
On both sides of the bridge, the well-made dwarf musketeers immediately raised the carefully calibrated muskets in their hands.
In the defensive formation arranged by the dwarf commander, only a team of dwarfs holding spears defended the exit of the bridge in the middle. The dwarfs of other brigades serve as reserves and can replace comrades on the front line at any time. On the open space with good vision and shooting range on both sides, five rows of dwarf musketeers were arranged respectively.
In this way, the entire bridge was exposed to the crossfire of the gnome musketeers. This was the death meat grinder carefully prepared by the commander for the dark elves. Unless there were powerful troops that were not afraid of long-range strikes, no matter how many troops the opponent had, he would have to fill the place with flesh and blood.
The front line commander of the Dark Elf obviously also saw that this was a flesh-and-blood grinder. He was unwilling to consume a lot of money here, so he chose to let the goblins explore the way before the ogres arrived.
In the era of cold weapons, the long-spike phalanx infantry can be said to be an invincible type of troops. If you want to defeat these hedgehog formations, wise commanders will generally choose to attack on the flanks, or directly defeat them with strong long-range firepower.
But the goblin obviously does not have these two conditions. The dwarf army assisted by the Gnome Musketeers has an absolute advantage in long-range firepower. The flanks are protected by the architectural terrain of the abyss next to the overpass. Unless there are flying troops, they can only sigh.
"Aim, shoot freely!"
Accompanied by the sound of banging gunpowder, a barrage of screens descended on the heads of the goblins who were charging forward.
With the dim light brought by the torch, the dwarf soldiers saw a mass of blood mist burst out from the platform opposite, and countless black shadows were shot to the ground in screams and could never get up again.
After all, the dark elves are not as luxurious as even the big goblins are equipped with excellent equipment. The so-called heavy armor they wear is just a crude iron armor. Although they already have a certain degree of protection for bows and arrows, the lead bullets for muskets are not much better than those of paper.
But the vitality of the creatures in this world is too tenacious. Therefore, I often see the big goblins covered with blood bullet holes coming outwards, and they still whimper and charge.
However, the loss of less than a hundred people would not allow the dark elves commander who was in charge of the army behind to retreat. Under their command, another group of goblins rushed onto the platform. They mercilessly threw the bodies of their companions with their remaining body temperatures down the abyss, and then attacked the dwarves in front.
The big goblins lost about 300 people in this wave of impact, but unfortunately in the end, only three big goblins rushed to the other end of the long bridge. In the end, these three unlucky guys were snatched by the dwarves and swept into the abyss under the bridge, turning into a pool of meat paste.
The dark elves who were suppressing firepower on the city wall are not the professional archers under the city wall. The arrows of the light crossbow they used are even beyond reach of this side.
However, the dark elves did not intend to give up. This time, they directed the small goblins to play new tricks. A large number of goblins climbed from the side of the long bridge with their flexible skills and strong limbs, trying to avoid the bullets of the musket in this way.
I have to say this very stupid idea. The dark elf commander must have been squeezed out by his mistress and made such a nonsensical decision. So, after a burst of smoke, a lot of foul blood was added on the cold and rough rock walls. The corpses of the goblins still fell into the abyss below.
Finally, when the dark elf commander was about to go crazy, the guy who could take on the main force of the attack finally appeared. Ogres between 12 and 15 feet tall! Wearing plate armor tailor-made for them, they appeared on the other side of the long bridge.
Although it looks ugly and stupid, when these big men hold up their wolf-toothed sticks, roar and take big steps, the feeling of oppression is hard to describe in words.
As they ran quickly, they stepped on the slender high bridge under their feet and flew straight away, approaching the military formation on the dwarf side. I wonder if the dwarfs regretted it at this time and built the bridge so firmly.
The dense rotational shooting caused the sound of the dwarf's muskets to keep ringing. Then the sound of metal rupture and the sound of the sour teeth coming out when the projectile enters the flesh.
Although the armor on their bodies cannot completely defend against the attack of lead bullets. However, the thick flesh and fat on these cave sheepdogs is the best two defenses. They effectively resist the lead bullets that have been slowed down before.
So the dense barrage actually delayed the pace of the huge monster. The armor was covered with holes and it was still moving forward.
Another round of cross-fire fire was intensively shot. Finally, the cave troll that was concentrated by hundreds of muskets could not hold on. It was like a honeycomb covered with holes, and black blood splashed out from the wounds and dripped on the overpass. As soon as this corrosive blood came into contact with the bridge, it immediately reacted, and the sizzled sound was heard as it emitting blue smoke.
There was one and two, and soon the second ogre fell down. The ogres behind pushed the corpse of the head companion, which was covered with bullet holes, down the abyss, and then continued to rush forward silently. The death of the companion seemed to have no effect on them at all.
But although the second ogre was shot, the Dark Elf's army also advanced 30 meters. In other words, before completely shooting the 8 hole ogres, the opponent would definitely be able to cross the 80-meter-long overpass.
But what should come will always come.
After shooting and killing four ogres, the last one was filled with arrows and the ogres finally rushed to the other end of the Long Bridge. A low roar sound appeared in its throat, and it swung a huge iron mace and smashed it into the tightly arranged walking dwarf formation.
The ogre's arms are about 5-7 feet long, and the giant mace in his hand is more than 6 feet long. However, the spear used by these dwarf defenders is as long as 15 feet long. Therefore, the other party actually did not take any advantage.
If a blunt device like the mace and meteor hammer is a can opener when facing heavy armored dwarves, then the extra-large mace used by the ogre is the best can opener.
Moreover, the super-long spear held by the dwarf defenders, even in addition to the spear tip of the pure gold, even the gun rod is made of mitral alloy. Therefore, ordinary spear troops will not be born to them because of the broken wooden spear rod. However, only the dwarfs can do this luxury behavior! Do you think you are building a dragon spear?
However, it seems that only these elite warriors can have enough arm strength and endurance to use this weapon.
It is different when fighting with other dwarf warriors, or likes to use roars to increase courage. The impression given by these super spears in front of people is the unified slogans they say.
With a uniform slogan, they stabbed the spear in their hands below the abdomen of the cave ogre. Then they pulled out the second slogan and stabbed it again in the echo of the third slogan.
No matter how fierce and huge enemies are violent, they are as imposing as mountains. The spear piercing into the ogre's body and then pulling it out is their alternative battle cry and sound.
With a very small loss, the dark elves repelled this attack. The entire bridge was covered by the dirty black blood of ogres and goblins, and became sticky and slippery. However, the danger did not pass, but had just begun. Because the opponent's reinforcements finally arrived.
Facing a huge number of trolls and ogre troops, neither musket nor super spear Fangzheng can guarantee that the enemy will be killed at a safe distance.
The twisted and deformed armor mixed with the vague flesh and blood made it almost impossible to distinguish. Seeing that the situation turned into a fierce war of attrition, the commander had no choice but to let the troops under his command try his best to withstand it.
In fact, when facing monsters like trolls and ogres, it is best to use a dispersed formation to meet the enemy. The dense formation will not only not block the enemy, but will also increase casualties for no reason.
But the commanders present faced not only cave trolls and ogres, but also a large number of bear goblins and big goblins following behind them. If they were dispersed, then once they were dispersed, the light-fitting Angf Musketeers would be in trouble.
The trolls and ogres swept across the gigantic mace. Amid the sound of breaking through the air, a dwarf's shield was smashed into pieces. The dwarf who lost his shield shouted, and took advantage of the attacks between the trolls and ogres and slid to the trolls and ogres, and swung the axe and slashed like the swollen feet of the other party.
But facing the subsequent army of goblins, the dwarf warrior was rushed to the ground by the opponent and then rolled down the abyss next to the overpass.
Suddenly, a ball of fire flashed in the formation in the defensive phalanx, and a loud bang came out. The howling sound of the shells was even more creepy.
The sound of roars in the distance was getting closer and closer. Finally, a large pit was smashed by solid shells on the ground not far from the stone bridge. Gravel and dust splashed up, and then puffed and hit the ogre's gray armor, covering it with a layer of dust.
The shock brought by the huge sound and the fire caused ogres and goblins who had never seen a new weapon like cannon, a vague sign of commotion. Even the commander of the dark elves began to pace uneasy.
The first shot was lucky. The shells flew over their heads with a whoosh, leaving a hole on the top of the wall behind them, and then rolled around to somewhere.
But then the calibrated thick iron shells rushed through the crowd at a very fast speed, plowing out a bloody corridor. On a straight line, four fully armed ogres, together with the goblins behind them, were cut down like weak wheat. Wherever the shells plowed, there were only corpses that could not even be called intact.
The destruction of these follow-up troops allowed the dwarves in front to breathe a little. However, because of the magical world, the dark elves and their slaves quickly adapted to the impact of the shelling and launched a charge again against the serious casualties.
There are two other places on the city tower in similar situations. Although the coalition of dwarves and dwarfs relies on favorable terrain and pre-arranged advantages, it has killed a large number of living forces of the dark elves, but it has retreated step by step under continuous attacks.
Just as more and more dark elves climbed the city tower, the ground suddenly trembled and dust splashed everywhere. A large number of runes appeared on the entire first city wall. The light shining from it seemed to expose the place to the sun. The violent and powerful light accompanied by a huge sound, and the explosion began.
The first city wall in front of him was completely destroyed in vain, accompanied by a large number of dark elves army and a small number of spider-behind darlings.
The mistresses of the dark elves had to stop praying, and saw the muscles on their faces constantly twitching in the scene in front of them. But now they are already in a difficult situation. If they suffer such a great loss and cannot capture the city in front of them, they will be sacrificed to the queen of the spider by the ambitious family.
Then about three days of battle passed, and the 24-hour continuous offensive finally achieved the result.
"The dwarves are almost out of reach." said a commander on the front line. Because he obviously felt that the performance of these dwarves today would not have been the same.
In fact, this is a very normal thing. The siege is already on the 8th day. After all, the coalition forces between the dwarfs and dwarfs are few, so they cannot rotate like dark elves, so it is normal to feel tired.
Although the dwarves have always been known for their tenacity, they are all bloody bodies after all. Except for a few, they are not the stones they call themselves, nor are they steel.
From the ninth day, the dwarves' resistance became weaker and weaker, and the city walls fell one after another. Finally, a team of dark elves rushed down the city and opened the third underground gate that had been deformed by the Minotaur. Then the warriors rushed in like a tide.
But although the defeat was decided, the dwarf still refused to surrender, but continued to resist stubbornly based on the building. The city has now entered street fighting, which does not meet the expectations of the dark elves.
If it were just the past, the dark elves who have suffered heavy losses now continue to attack Brington Stone City. One of the purposes is to acquire a group of dwarf slaves to make up for the huge losses before. If you continue to fight like this, you will have no slaves even if you win as expected. The dark elves are not vampires or lichs, and do not like to drive the undead.
But it was not until the temple "Ancient Melting Furnace" enshrined by the "Soul Forginger" Moradin, the dark elves found that the situation was even more beyond their control.
Chapter completed!