Chapter 718 - Ambush (II)
Chapter 718: Ambush (II)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Rhode observed the black figures from the high cliff. Even though they were as small as sand, Rhode wasn’t as short-sighted as ordinary humans after transcending into the Legendary Stage. He quickly recognized their formation.
Just as he had predicted, the pitch-black, shriveled Ghouls and Skeleton Cavalrymen were the main scouts. They were led by a Death Knight in pitch-black armor and a human-like figure clad in tattered black robe stood in the middle amongst the Skeleton Cavalrymen. Even though Rhode couldn’t see the figure’s appearance clearly, it was apparent from the white staff that it was a spellcaster. Four translucent spiritual creatures drifted around it and they were the most common scouts in the Undead Army—Specters. These convenient creatures were the favorites of the Undead Army.
“How strange…”
Frederick knitted his brows and put away the monocular in his hand. He patted his head dubiously.
“Strange? What’s strange?”
Bayer took over the monocular and leaned back on the boulder. He curled up in the shadow to avoid direct sunlight from being reflected off the monocular lenses. They were here to ambush and not to be discovered by the enemies.
“Hmm… The Undead Creatures appear rather listless as though plants drying up from the scorching heat of the sun.”
What an interesting analogy.
“Mr. Frederick is right.”
“Alright, Serena, let’s go.”
Frederick dragged her away impatiently. Serena stared blankly at Rhode and hoped for a clear explanation. However, Rhode watched her back vanishing around the corner. He shook his head and stooped over to observe the enemies through the gap.
The Undead Creatures were moving quickly and getting closer to Rhode’s men. He had to admit that the Undead Creatures were great with choosing spots. Even though they couldn’t climb over the steep cliff and precipitous rock faces, there were natural rock platforms on the mountain waist, which made great lookout posts. Although it would be hard to come down after they climbed up, they didn’t need to consume food and water, after all. In fact, the Undead Creatures’ lookout posts were often set up this way in the game. The players watched helplessly from the foot as they couldn’t climb up.
But the Undead Creatures didn’t appear to be in high spirits. On the contrary, they moved with heavy feet. The Specters floating around the Lich appeared lifeless. The Death Knight leading his army seemed powerless. His long, black tail feather hanged down from his helmet as though he had lost a battle.
Heh. You didn’t expect this, did you?
Rhode let out an inward, gleeful sneer. In the game, it was challenging to scout out the Undead Creatures. Apart from their tough defensive line, their stench was also a huge problem. Ordinary humans lasted for half an hour at most and even players were affected by the weakening effects in the stench. The players escaped the sufferings after they put on their blessed armor and weapons. Back then, this annoyed the humans greatly and now was the time for them to have a taste of their own medicine.
The Undead Creatures were vigilant, but the Holy Maiden Statues’ enchanted fields had held their attributes down, where perhaps they couldn’t release half their strength now. Rhode silently shifted his position along the edge of the boulder and arrived by the enemies left. He squinted at the holographic map before him. A few light dots had successfully dodged the Undead Creatures’ search and arrived at their destination.
Everything’s ready.
Rhode lifted his head and stared at the Death Knight.
It’s about time to let you have a taste of an ambush.