Chapter 242: Match of Equals
Rhodes still felt uneasy about sending Elfman off alone, so he dispatched additional summons: a pack of Krugs, a squad of Razoptors, and a group of Murk Wolves.
That way, even if Elfman ran into a powerful enemy force, there would still be a fighting chance to escape.
As for heavier summons like the Brambleback, Blue Sentinel, or the Rift Herald, which consumed a lot more magic power, Rhodes decided not to risk them. In a battle of this scale, calling them out now would be flirting with disaster.
"Oh? A touching farewell?" Rustyrose remarked, interrupting with a sneer. "Unfortunately, I don't care for emotional theatrics."
He waved his hand again. "Wind Guardian Beast—Belfast!"
Another massive beast appeared in a swirl of magic.
It looked vaguely like a dinosaur and Wyren, sporting a long, thrashing tail and plated in steel armor. Just like before, the beast let out a booming roar and charged, this time targeting Elfman's direction.
"Summon—Brambleback!"
Rhodes' summon lashed out, its flaming claws smacking the armored beast across the snout.
With a loud clang, a metal plate flew off as the dinosaur staggered from the impact. It shook its head, snarling, then lunged at the Brambleback.
The colossal beasts clashed fiercely. Explosions of dust, grass, and debris erupted with each blow. The earth shook with the pounding of their fists and claws. Roads cracked. Trees split. It was a battlefield fit for titans.