LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 86: The Defeated Minotaurs
Chapter 86: The Defeated Minotaurs
Time slowly passed.
A large number of knights gathered at Eagle's Ridge, and more news continued to arrive, making Pape Lawrence, Valmy, and Baron Graton increasingly anxious. Even the two pioneer lords started to feel uneasy.
In this situation, the Minotaurs drew closer.
Meanwhile, Thor's preparations were nearing completion.
The next day, he set out with three barons, two pioneer lords, along with Steve and Peros.
Behind them was a knight brigade of thousands.
This was the combined force of the entire Maine River Valley.
Their target was the lower reaches of the Maine River Valley.
Faced with the Minotaur tribe, Thor did not choose a defensive battle.
After all, if they opted for defense, the Minotaur tribe could easily disperse and attack other territories, which would be much harder to deal with.
So from the beginning, Thor had planned a preemptive strike.
Five magical crystal cannons had already been transported to the front lines.
"Jenil, take the First and Second Brigades and wait for my command in the forest on the right side ahead!"
"Emri, you take the Third and Fourth Brigades and wait for my command in the forest on the left side ahead."
Upon arrival, Thor quickly issued orders.
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
The two responded swiftly, and a significant portion of the knight brigade broke off and moved out.
As the preparations were completed, a rumbling sound echoed in the distance.
Dust clouds billowed.
Despite a month of continuous rain, the rare clear days of late had dried the ground somewhat.
Minotaurs began to appear in the canyon ahead.
When the Minotaurs saw the densely packed knight brigade ahead, they were startled.
But they soon realized that there were no powerful individuals among the knights.
"Hahaha, those damned humans have come out to fight."
"The Titan God blesses us. Let's crush them!"
Excited voices spread among the Minotaurs.
Each Minotaur's pupils gradually turned blood-red.
Facing the mass of Minotaurs, the knight brigade grew increasingly tense.
On the hillside,
"Lord Thor!"
Baron Pape Lawrence couldn't help but look at Thor.
The others did the same.
"Don't worry!"
"It’s manageable. When the Tier 2 Minotaurs charge, I’ll need you all to block them."
Thor spoke with a solemn tone.
"Understood!"
Pape Lawrence, Valmy, Graton, and the two pioneer lords exchanged glances, then nodded in agreement.
This had been discussed earlier, and they naturally had no objections now.
However, they couldn't help but worry.
So many Minotaurs would not be easy to deal with.
But at this point, they had no retreat.
As soon as they agreed,
Buzz!
The five magical crystal cannons instantly lit up with a pale blue array.
The next moment,
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
A series of explosions resounded, and the five magical crystal cannons unleashed their terrifying power.
Boom!
Rumble!
A massive thunderstorm descended, covering the densely packed Minotaurs in the distance.
Once enveloped, their bodies were obliterated by the thunder.
Although Tier 2 magic cores couldn't fully maximize the effect of the magical crystal cannons, they were more than enough for a large-scale slaughter of low-level Minotaurs. Especially these Minotaurs, which had been artificially induced through secret methods, making them even easier to cut down.
One Tier 2 Minotaur was caught off guard and severely injured by the thunder.
However, after this round,
Thousands of Minotaurs surged forward, charging fiercely at the knight brigade.
Their numbers had increased to thirteen.
It was clear that during this time, another Tier 2 Minotaur had emerged.
Boom.
Boom.
The magical crystal cannons lit up again.
Terrifying explosions reverberated once more.
Two more Tier 2 Minotaurs were caught in the blast.
But after this second round of magical cannon fire,
The remaining eleven Minotaurs broke through the canyon and reached the hillside.
If these Tier 2 Minotaurs made it into the knight brigade, the outcome was predictable. At this point, the number of official knights in the brigade was not very high.
"Attack!"
Thor commanded, and the next moment he charged forward with his knight’s sword.
Behind him,
Steve and Peros followed closely.
The three barons and the two pioneer lords exchanged glances and also charged forward with their knight’s swords.
Eight against eleven.
Among them were three Tier 2 peak Minotaurs.
There was almost no chance of victory.
However, Thor wasn’t too nervous.
With the explosive power of his Ice Life Force, he confronted a Tier 2 peak Minotaur.
Simultaneously, Steve and Peros faced the remaining two Tier 2 peak Minotaurs.
Normally, dealing with a Tier 2 peak Minotaur would be extremely difficult, even with Thor’s Ice Life Force, as they were still a whole tier apart.
The same was true for Steve and Peros.
But on them, magical auras glowed.
Behind them,
Anna’s magic elements surged.
Chants echoed.
"Free Wind, Storm of Thunder, Abyss of a Thousand Hands, Untouchable, Hand of Darkness, Unreflectable, Celestial Archer, Path of Radiant Light, Wind that Ignites, Gather Together, Do Not Waver, Follow My Command, Light Bullet·Eight Forms·Nine Paths·Heavenly Scripture·Quick Treasures·Great Wheel·Gray Turret, Shoot Arrows Far and Disperse.”
"Light emanates, revealing the chaotic emblem, the fierce and wild demeanor, manifesting yet denying."
A series of enhancement spells wrapped around the three, elevating their aura, and the Ice Life Force surged, temporarily matching the three Tier 2 peak Minotaurs.
With the three Tier 2 peak Minotaurs all held back, the remaining nine Minotaurs were intercepted by the five pioneer lords, leaving two for the official knights to tackle.
However, this was merely a temporary block.
Thor and the others couldn’t hold out for long.
Without the strength of the official knights, it would be impossible to withstand the onslaught of the remaining thousands of Minotaurs.
Boom!
A powerful aura erupted, surrounded by a ring of magical auras, with icy breath spreading everywhere, even affecting the Tier 2 peak Minotaurs.
But Thor paid no mind, continuously exerting his power.
He was still waiting.
This was not yet the best time.
Boom.
Rumble.
The magical crystal cannons continued to roar.
The power of thunder repeatedly struck.
Amidst the thunderstorm, flames began to spread.
A large amount of flammable oil was ignited.
Through daily reports, Thor naturally knew the exact direction of the Minotaur invasion.
He had long prepared for this.
The surrounding area had already been covered in flammable oil.
Now, under the raging thunder,
The surroundings turned into a sea of fire.
As the fire spread,
Many Minotaurs were engulfed in flames.
The charging Minotaurs fell into chaos.