Chapter 340: Ferocious bloodshead (II)
The insect-humanoid hive warriors were relentless in their adaptability, constantly seeking openings in their enemies’ defenses. Now, they employed a cunning tactic: using one of their own as bait to draw the golden giant’s attention and focus while the other two prepared to attack from the flanks for a lethal blow. Their intent was clear—to overwhelm Grand Marshal Anglius and create a breach in the human lines.
However, just as they readied themselves for the kill, two soldiers broke ranks from the front of the Golden Wave Legion. In any other situation, breaking formation during such a high-stakes battle would have been suicidal, jeopardizing not only their lives but the integrity of the entire defensive line. Not to mention that ordinary soldiers of the Golden Wave Legion could not handle the hive warriors. Yet these two were anything but ordinary.
One of them, a woman with piercing eyes, hurled her sword with deadly precision, impaling a drone instantly. In the blink of an eye, two daggers materialized in her hands. Shadows cloaked her entire body as she dashed forward at near-supersonic speed, becoming a blur on the battlefield. At the same time, the other soldier—a man with a calm demeanor—set his sword ablaze. His body moved as if he weighed less than a feather, effortlessly making his way toward the enemy with fluid grace.
The insect-humanoid hybrids were caught off guard. What they thought was their carefully laid trap had turned against them. Before they could react, the woman appeared behind one of the hive warriors, her daggers finding the perfect angles to bypass the creature’s hard shell. She pierced the back of its skull, and the hive warrior let out a shriek before collapsing. Simultaneously, the man struck with his flaming sword, the weight behind it akin to a mountain collapsing. The blade sliced deep into the chest of another hybrid, sending it flying backward with a massive gash.
Amara and Clasius stood side by side with Grand Marshal Anglius, their energies flaring as they defended their position, repelling the hive warriors. The Royal Guard’s eyes were sharp, their energy ready to burst.
The killing intent in the hive warriors exploded as they realized how meticulously the humans had set traps, slaughtering their strongest forces. Their multifaceted eyes glowed with fury. Three of them marched forward, the power in their four legs exploding as they made a massive leap into the air. They were not alone; dozens of aerial drones rose by their side, forming a protective swarm around them.
The hive warriors understood that rising above the battlefield made them susceptible to the Mages’ barrage of spells. But by using the aerial drones as cover, they hoped to shield themselves long enough to reach the human lines. As expected, a hail of spells blasted the aerial drones to pieces, and explosions lit up the sky.
While some spells reached the three hive warriors, they endured, their armored shells cracking but holding. Their eyes burned with a desire to kill as they were ready to descend into the midst of the human soldiers. Even if they perished, they intended to wreak havoc upon landing, creating chaos and openings for the hive drones to flood through.