Mushroom Lord in the Underground City-Chapter 354 - 346: The Final Battle After the Beginner Tutorial
"You... uh..." Scorching blood instantly gushed from Margas’s mouth.
In the final moment of his rapidly bleeding life, he suddenly seemed to understand something, a hint of realization flashed in his single eye but was quickly drowned in endless resentment and unwillingness, ultimately losing all its luster.
As Sigmund expressionlessly withdrew his blood-soaked arm, the evil mage’s shriveled corpse collapsed to the ground like a ragdoll, emitting a muffled sound.
"Tsk tsk tsk, truly ruthless!" Deep within Sigmund’s mind, a voice he hated to his core yet couldn’t do anything about resounded.
Immediately, the voice eagerly said, "Speaking of which, killing him is considered done, right? Shouldn’t it be my turn to play with this body now?"
"Play..." Sigmund’s face turned extremely unsightly, but Lin Jun didn’t care.
After the chaotic mess that saved the vampire, the two reached a subtle balance.
In terms of soul power, Lin Jun naturally had an overwhelming advantage, but the vampire’s body was bound to Sigmund’s soul.
If Sigmund were pushed to the brink and hardened his heart for self-destruction, the result would be a lose-lose situation.
Helplessly, Lin Jun could only compromise, reluctantly proposing a "turn-based usage" suggestion.
At this moment, he rudely shoved aside Sigmund’s consciousness and swiftly took over control of the body.
Lin Jun first greedily took a deep breath of the blood-scented air, feeling the real sensation of lung expansion, excitedly announcing: "Great! First step, let’s find something good to eat, feast on it!"
Bang—!
Just then, a violent tremor suddenly came from the ground beneath his feet, and dust fell from the ceiling.
Before Lin Jun understood what this was, an unfamiliar voice sounded from outside the hall doors: "Duke! The humans are attacking!"
Who am I? Where am I? What’s meant by "humans are attacking"?
While Lin Jun was pulling up the panel to figure out who he was now, the adjutant outside, getting no response, grew anxious and raised his volume to ask again: "Duke? Are you still in there? The situation is urgent!"
Bam!
The hefty door was suddenly pulled open from the inside!
"Here! Of course I’m here!" "Sigmund" strode out, voice loud, even carrying a strange excitement? "Humans, right? Great! Come, take me to see! Watch how this Duke blows them away!"
As he spoke, he unusually clenched his fist and swung it hard in front of his chest, his face showing a nearly eager expression.
This look left the adjutant stunned, momentarily unable to wrap his head around the situation.
Immediately, the adjutant subconsciously glanced over the Duke’s shoulder, spotting the corpse of the evil mage Margas in the hall, his heart skipped a beat. He hurriedly lowered his head, pressing down all doubts and fear, with utmost respect followed behind the Duke.
After walking only a few steps, seeing the Duke heading straight towards the kitchen, the adjutant had to cautiously remind him: "Duke... that... it’s... this way."
He pointed to another path leading to the external observation deck and fortifications.
"Oh oh oh! Great! This way, right! Say so earlier!" Lin Jun followed through, immediately turning around, his steps still light and even slightly bouncy, walking ahead, inadvertently swaying left and right, while humming a tune only he could hear.
The adjutant couldn’t understand what was going on, but at least... the Duke seemed to be in an unusually good mood?
Soon, the two traversed the complex interior tower pathways and arrived at the towering observation platform outside the Crimson Tower, the scenery suddenly opened up.
Above, a massive black curtain spread from the top of the Crimson Tower, enveloping the whole battlefield, completely blocking sunlight, providing the Demon Race army with the best combat environment.
Below, relying on the tower’s sinister base, layered outer positions were constructed, from top-down, numerous Demon Race soldiers busily swarmed like ants.
While opposite, the human army’s array spread like silver waves, banners flying, cold lights shining, slowly advancing towards the tower!
Behind the human alliance army’s array, several towering Demon Crystal structures like small fortresses stood tall.
Unbeknownst to Lin Jun, these were strategic devices, "War Chariots," used to synchronize numerous mages in casting, greatly enhancing spell power and range, the tremors just now were caused by their concentrated bombardment.
"Duke," the adjutant stepped forward, his tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction and absolute confidence, "Duke Eleanor has not responded, seems determined to sit back and watch. Yet, these humans dare to leave their shell, they’re simply courting death!"
The adjutant’s confidence was not unfounded.
Duke Eleanor is suppressed by Alama purely due to her own shortcomings.
But here, at the front line guarded by Duke Sigmund, the situation is entirely different.
The Demon Race soldiers’ average quality is superior to humans, even in numbers they have an advantage.
Both Duke Alama and Sigmund are evenly matched in personal strength and army command ability, with such hard power contrast, previously humans could only shrink behind High Castle Fortress’s walls, relying on various fortifications to arduously resist the Demon Race’s offensive.
Now they dare to actively attack, coming to fight at the foot of the Crimson Tower where Demon power is strongest, isn’t it courting death?
Lin Jun overlooking the grand battlefield, then looking back at the adjutant behind, whose eyes fervently hoped to achieve glory under his command.
He lowered his head respectfully, awaiting his decision to determine the battle.
Strangely, it’s like having just learned to use WSAD keys to move a character, suddenly pushed to the ultimate dungeon’s final showdown.
But... not his things anyway!
In his mind, Sigmund was anxiously trying to reclaim control, Lin Jun decisively pushed him aside—he said this time was his to play!
"In any case," Lin Jun cleared his throat, attempting to imitate a tone of complete control, arm forcefully swinging forward, "All troops, advance!"
"All troops... advance?" The adjutant paused, instinctively confirming.
By his understanding, the safest strategy now should be relying on Crimson Tower’s strong defensive and boosting effects, continuously depleting the humans’ strength, once weakened, then waiting for an opportunity to decisively annihilate them in a field battle.
However, when he looked up and saw the Duke’s inscrutable, as if everything was under control smile... could it be the Duke had some unknown clever tactic?
Moreover, even if the whole army pressed forward for a full-scale frontal battle, their side certainly had the advantage, cutting off humans’ retreat altogether, leaving none behind!
"Yes, Duke!" Realizing this, the adjutant hesitated no more, took the order and swiftly turned to relay instructions.
Adjutant took orders and left, Lin Jun turned back, gazing at the densely packed armies below.
"Wonder how many will die..." he muttered quietly, couldn’t tell if his tone bore pity or regret, "It’s just... too unfortunate."
