At that very moment, Lenny's form became more solidified, to be precise.
His soul had grown significantly stronger.
The aura of cursed power surrounding his spirit intensified.
Lenny had ascended to the rank of king.
He withdrew from the battlefield, leaving the experience for the other three undead.
The remaining orcs stood little chance of Jon achieving the rank of king unless they were all vanquished by him.
Upon learning of their leader demise, they would undoubtedly commence their retreat.
Lenny floated in the sky at the rear of the battlefield, ensuring that the group of orcs could not escape.
The three undead, observing Lenny sessation of hostilities, instantly comprehended that he had attained the rank of king.
At this juncture, Jon had just entered level 9 as a commander, while Jack and Sus had reached levels three to four as commanders.
Meanwhile, the orc leader engaged with Jon had seen the effect of its rage potion wear off, restoring its sanity.
Upon witnessing another tribe s pseudo king heading towards the castle, one that remained in scathe with Lenny emerging from it.
The orc was struck by a sense of foroding.
The orc realized that its leader was likely dead.
Retreat.
Retreat.
Chapter 238.
Technology and Magic.
In the southern expanse of the Dara Plains, the remnants of the Goblin Kingdom lay in silence.
Farther from the heart of the kingdom, Chun Fong Chunwa, along with Arthur and Dachi, approached the periphery of the kingdom's ruins, accompanied by two regal beings.
In the distance stood a dilapidated fortress weathered by the passage of time, bearing little resemblance to its former glory as the goblin king as stronghold.
Outside the fortress, a few barricades lay unattended with no goblins guarding them.
Only a handful of drowsy goblins perched at top the walls, squinting against the light as they dozed.
Such laxity in defense was perplexing.
The eldest son of the goblin king was expected to return.
Yet here they were, utterly oblivious to his absence.
Chinfong sensed something a miss.
Even if the goblins were unaware of Shad's demise, they ought to at least feain readiness to receive visitors.
I think we should just charge in.
The goblins seem exceedingly weak, Chinua asserted, believing sheer force could overcome any obstacle.
That is not wise.
Do you fancy yourself a spectre? What if danger lurks? Shun phone countered, deeming such recklessness imprudent.
We should draw them out first.
If it comes to a fight, we can always retreat.
Chun Schwim muttered in response.
Just then, Arthur emitted an ethereal sound from behind and took flight, soaring toward the goblin fortress.
His ceruan breath of dragon fire surged toward the goblins on the walls, only to be repelled by an invisible barrier that rippled like water.
Immediately, Arthur was met with an unanticipated assault.
Half of his form was obliterated, and he began plummeting toward the ground.
The siblings, sheltered behind him, were startled by the sudden turn of events.
"Brother, I was mistaken.
" Chun acknowledged her naivity.
The goblins might be weak, yet they were far from foolish.
There truly was an ambush.
Arthur, a level seven commander immune to elemental magic, was undoubtedly beset by a royal foe.
The two royal level destroyers lurking behind sprang into action upon witnessing Arthur's plight.
No longer concealing their presence.
Their objective was clear.
To dismantle the fortress's defenses and eliminate the opposing royal.
This time, the enemy was not as quick to react.
Both destroyers launched a simultaneous attack, shattering the fortress's protective shield in an instant.
To their surprise, the goblins did not opt for passive defense.
Instead, they flung open the gates and chose to strike back.
Emerging from the fortress were not goblins, but rather several formidable steel beasts exuding a palpable aura of magic.
These mechanical monstrosities were adorned with intricate magical patterns.
Pulsating with elemental energy, their operation a mystery, whether driven by goblins within or functioning autonomously.
It was evident that the fortress housed not one but two royal entities.
indicating that the enemy had long been prepared.
The assault that had struck Arthur originated from one of the goblin shamans within.
Now reformed, Arthur launched himself at the steel beasts.
Dachi and the siblings joined the fry, compelled to engage in direct confrontation.
Before them stood six colossal iron beasts.
Although termed as giants, they appear dimminionive alongside Arthur.
However, these beings possess astonishing defensive capabilities, withstanding Arthur's assaults with remarkable resilience.
As for Dachi, it has yet to reach its pinnacle of command.
What manner of creature is this? Were it not for the absence of a domain, Chinfo would undoubtedly consider it a king- level entity? Both Arthur and the siblings find themselves somewhat challenged when facing a singular steel beast.
Not to mention the overwhelming number of these creatures, compounded by the sporadic bombardment from the goblins at top the walls, plunging the situation into a state of disadvantage.
These mechanical and magical monstrosities resemble oversized felines.
Their seemingly cumbersome bodies exhibiting agility beyond expectation while simultaneously boasting extraordinary magical and physical defenses.
The laser emitted by Chun Fo is entirely thwarted.
Even when he strikes down upon the beast with a fist imbued with gravitational light elements, it merely lowers its head slightly, remaining in scathe, and Chunfang's hand is left stinging from the impact.
Arthur ceases to squander his magical energy, engaging in hand-to-hand combat with the steel beast.
Chunfong, leveraging his speed, manages to hold two of the colossal beasts at bay.
But that is the extent of his contribution.
He observes the ongoing battle between the beasts and his companions, striving to uncover any vulnerabilities in these creatures.
To his astonishment, it is Dachi that first encounters an issue.
Not that Dachi falters, but rather that the beast confronting Dachi exhibits a malfunction.
Previously, the beast displayed a perfectly synchronized alternation of brute force and magical prowess, adeptly timing its remote assaults.
In stark contrast, Dachi's opponent now appears as if it has suffered a cerebral atrophy.
Despite its overall functionality, its movements have become sluggish and rigid.
Then it dawned on him.
These steel beasts are piloted by goblins.
Chunfangs epiphany illuminated a blind spot.
The siblings limited understanding of the undead had previously been supplemented by Bayou, who had enlightened them about certain abilities of the undead.
For instance, incorporeal beings like wraiths and ghost dragons employ attacks of a non-physical nature, soul, life, and curses.
Dachi being the ghost dragon king, unleash some form of intangible assault, catching the goblins unprepared, rendering them incapable of complete defense, resulting in the direct demise of the goblin within the beast.
Given the size of such a creature, it is evident that it cannot be piloted by a single goblin.
Chonfong surmises that the goblin Dachi dispatched was likely responsible for maneuvering the beast's limbs.
If there exists a pilot, then the creature must possess weaknesses.
Yet, when Shinfo glanced at his sister, he was utterly dumbfounded.
Before him, the steel beast was enveloped in a dark aura emanating from each joint, its magical engravings marred, accompanied by crackling sound of electricity.
The beast stood immobilized, rendered inoperative as Chunwe's dark elements permeated its structure, dismantling its internal mechanisms.
She raised her right hand, conjuring a colossal fist of dark energy that descended upon the steel beast with tremendous force.
Boom! The entire steel beast erupted in a spectacular display.
Its mechanical components intact yet disassembling in an instant.
A ruptured hose fell to the ground, gushing forth a green viscous fluid that resembled the very lifeblood of the colossal beast.
In that moment of disintegration, Chun Phone beheld six bewildered goblins tumbling from the belly of the iron monstrosity.
It was revealed that they occupied its inards, piloted collectively by the six goblins.
The fallen goblins were swiftly dispatched, and to Chun Fang's astonishment, he discovered that more than half of them were of the commanding rank.
Meanwhile, Chon Schwen noticed that Chun foam in the sky was observing her, and she realized with pride that she was the first to vanquish the formidable creature.