Chapter 298: Into Grafen! (2) Bandits
"Mountain tribesmen," Surena whispered, her grip tightening on her sword.
Lyan raised a hand, signaling for calm. "It’s fine," he said, his voice steady. "We have wonderful bodyguards."
Lyan’s confidence in his summoned monsters was well-placed. As the mountain tribesmen advanced, his creatures emerged from their illusionary concealment, a spectacle that left the bandits momentarily stunned. The monsters had inherited Lyan’s talent for illusion, allowing them to remain hidden until the opportune moment.
The mountain tribesmen were a formidable sight. With their muscular builds and swift, nimble movements, they exuded an aura of menace. The girls exchanged worried glances, their concern growing as they counted the number of enemies—more than seventy or eighty, likely aiming to seize the women and their caravan.
Josephine’s face tightened with concern. "Lyan, there are too many of them," she murmured, her hand on the hilt of her Morningstar as she glanced at the worried girls.
They are a group with lots of women. Not just Lyan’s Arkansas girls (The Valkyries, The Deadly Bouquet, Josephine, Ravia, Raine) only, but they also brought 27 of the House of Roses courtesan girls who said they wanted to follow them to Grafen, and there also Wilhelmina and Solia and their group of 8 former slaves.
Lyan’s eyes sparkled with confidence. "Don’t worry, Jose. Our bodyguards are more than capable."
As if on cue, the mountain tribesmen launched their first wave of attack, firing a volley of arrows. The arrows sliced through the air with deadly precision, but before they could reach their targets, Galia the Galewing Butterfly and the Gryphon soared into action. Galia’s wings shimmered, creating a protective barrier that deflected the arrows, while the Gryphon used its powerful wings to create gusts of wind, knocking the projectiles off course.
The bandits, momentarily stunned by the unexpected resistance, regrouped and pressed forward. The battle began in earnest, a chaotic clash of strength and strategy.
Grimclaw, the Deadlight, led the charge. His skeletal form moved with eerie grace as he faced the first wave of bandits. With a sweep of his hand, he summoned his Goblin Champion Skeletons, who moved to intercept the attackers. The clash of steel on bone resonated through the clearing as the skeletons engaged the bandits in fierce combat.
"Show them what you’ve got!" Xena cheered from the sidelines, her eyes alight with excitement. "Go, Galia! Go, Gryphon!" While Surena watched the fight with sparkling eyes.