novel-bin Chapter 185: War (27)
Chapter 185: War (27)
"Keep me informed of any changes in their movements," Branden said. "That being said, I am certain that they won't do anything aside from attacking like this until our soldiers begin to get exhausted..."
Those were basic battle tactics, weakening the enemy while saving your strength. There was no point in worrying about honor and fairness in the war since the winner could always write history the way they saw fit afterward.
Before long, some royal guards fell on the floor when they were unable to withstand the barrage of attacks. Others took their place, but the shields were starting to get damaged beyond repair.
Rain's instincts surged within him, urging him to take action, to snipe down some of the approaching enemies from his hidden position. The anticipation was almost tangible as he gripped his hands tightly. However, the orders from his superiors echoed in his mind, a stern reminder that he had to wait until the enemy was closer.
He understood the logic – the element of surprise could be critical in their strategy.
Beside him, Branden fidgeted, his fingers twitching. Rain could feel the impatience emanating from him. Branden's desire to leap into action was palpable, but like Rain, he had to adhere to the orders that had been given. His role was to set an example for others to showcase discipline and unity.
As the enemy attacks continued, Rain's heart pounded in his chest. The tension in the air was thick, the anticipation of battle mixing with the struggle to hold back their impulses. Every fiber of his being was ready to unleash his magic that was already ready. But he knew they had to play their part in the larger strategy to succeed in this battle.
"Well, my mana is at full capacity, and not using it now would be a waste," Rain thought.
Rain had to be careful, and he couldn't let others see what he was doing. He also had the chance to test a few things while the enemies were completely focused on attacking.
On the extreme sides of the enemy's formation, the water snipers suddenly began to disappear... thanks to the sound of the rain and thanks to the darkness of the night, they didn't realize that since they were focused on their attacks. However, their allies began to sink to the ground, unable to escape.
An unknown skill leveled up.
The Fighter's Path received 300 experience points.
An unknown skill leveled up.
The Fighter's Path received 300 experience points.
It was a bit costly, but Rain created mud traps under the enemies, and then when they fell, he sealed the top with an earthblock. Inside, the enemies began to drown and tried to use their magic to escape, but they didn't realize that they were being drowned by mud, so their magic didn't work.
Using the rain and the terrain and the conditions to make mud made Rain save some mana, but that sure was something nasty to do. It was the only thing that he could do without leaving traces behind, though. Also, long-ranged projectiles would lose speed and power...
"Controlling the environment from this distance sure is hard... it would be impossible if I hadn't trained earth magic every single day since I learned it," Rain thought.
After Rain's precise attacks claimed the tenth or so enemy, a palpable tension began to ripple through the remaining ranks of the enemy soldiers. Their once-confident demeanor faltered as confusion and unease took hold. It was clear that something was amiss, and Rain's clever tactics had finally forced them to acknowledge it.