Chapter 404 Release the Ettins
Archer flew over the mountain range which took him a couple of hours and saw a castle on the other side, so he descended toward it.
He quickly snatched two guards off the wall before vanishing to a mountaintop. Archer looked at them with a smile before casting Soul Eater on both.
The two souls were gobbled up by the greedy dragon who now knew what was happening in the east.
Thanks to the memories he received Archer now knew the Stormhaven and Fjordhelm Kingdoms had taken over most of the Riverland Duchy.
Numerous Avalon armies had made valiant attempts to reclaim the territory but had been repelled, ultimately retreating westward in the face of the formidable castle's defenses.
Archer couldn't help but take note of the sight of fallen soldiers strewn across the fields outside the fortress, a stark reminder of the battles that had been waged
When he learned of this he decided to attack the castle and eliminate any enemy soldiers he could find before pushing further.
But he was also annoyed as he couldn't rob the banks because they belonged to the Avalon Empire and if he did that the emperor wouldn't pay him as much.
Archer shook his head and threw the bodies into the Monster Armies part of the domain before casting Blink to reappear above the castle.
Once he was there he cast Crown Of Stars and Element Bolts made from lightning. With a gesture, the lightning bolts shot forth, each one targeting a Stormhaven soldier.
Thunderous explosions echoed through the air as the bolts struck their marks, illuminating the castle in a blinding display of power.
In succession, the opposing soldiers were engulfed by the electrifying assault, their figures dissipating in a dazzling explosion of searing light.
As the last remnants of the Stormhaven forces fell on the wall, Archer descended gracefully to the besieged wall.
When his feet made contact with the wall, a guard rushed out from a nearby tower, swinging a weapon toward him.
Swiftly, he blocked the attack with his forearm, then delivered a lethal slash across the man's throat.
The guard plummeted from the wall after Archer's push, leaving him a moment to examine the man's unique armor.
It seemed to blend elements of a knight and a Viking, an intriguing combination that briefly caught his attention.
However, he knew there was no time to dwell on such thoughts as more enemy soldiers emerged.
He quickly regained his focus, eager to advance along the wall. His formidable claws and tail swiftly dealt with any Stormhaven soldiers who dared to approach.
Once he was done with the wall he scanned the castle and saw even more soldiers heading in his direction.
Wearing a confident smile, Archer leaped off the wall, tucked his wings close, and landed on the ground with a resounding thud.
In response, an even greater number of Stormhaven soldiers charged toward him but as they got close, he cast Thunder Wave.
A violet wave of thunder energy erupted from Archer's body, striking the nearest soldiers with devastating force.
They were sent hurtling through the air, crashing into the fortress wall with a hard impact.
He wasted no time and lunged forward, slashing with his deadly claws, while his tail deftly swept the legs out from under other soldiers.
The battlefield became a chaotic dance of destruction, with Archer at the heart of the storm, swiftly dispatching the Stormhavians.
He continued to carve a path through the enemy ranks, the courtyard echoed with the sounds of clashing weapons and desperate cries.
However, his power left no room for the enemy soldiers to gain the upper hand. One by one, they succumbed to his relentless assault.
The courtyard, which once was filled with the sounds of battle, gradually fell into an eerie silence, broken only by the wind.
Once that was done he activated Aura Detector and got two dozen more pings that were barricaded in a large hall.
Archer made his way toward the group, he strode through the darkened corridors of the castle, his footsteps echoing in the silence that hung heavy in the air.
He advanced further into the heart of the fortress, he couldn't help but notice the unmistakable signs of a fierce battle that had raged within these stone walls.
Scorch marks marred the walls, and shattered remnants of armor and weapons were strewn across the floor.
Stains of dried blood and scorching told a grim tale of the struggles that had unfolded here as the Avalonians fought to the last man.
Archer caught glimpses of shattered tapestries and torn banners, further evidence of the violent clash that had taken place.
As he continued on his path, he eventually encountered a substantial metal door barring his way.
With caution, he activated his Aura Detector to scan the area beyond, revealing that the enemies lay in wait behind the door, preparing for an impending attack.
He contemplated the situation, a spark of inspiration illuminated his mind and opened a portal before summoning the Ettins from his Monster Army.
Two massive Ettins, their hulking frames covered in mottled skin and grotesque faces twisted in rage, began to pound relentlessly on the sturdy metal door.
Their colossal fists crashed against the barrier, sending echoing clangs reverberating through the chamber.
The soldiers inside the room exchanged fearful glances as the door started to buckle under the relentless assault.
Panic gripped their ranks, and their attempts to hold the door seemed futile as it groaned and strained against the Ettins' onslaught.
Archer, seizing the moment, raised his commanding voice above the chaos. "Release the Ettins!"
With a deafening crash, the metal door finally gave way, tumbling to the ground in a cacophony of destruction.
The Stormhaven soldiers, who were disoriented and terrified, found themselves face to face with the enraged Ettins.
Archer's order had set the monstrous duo loose, and they rushed at the beleaguered soldiers, their enormous forms filling the room.
Their massive fists swung with crushing force, while their gnashing teeth and clawed limbs left no chance for their prey to escape.
The soldiers fought valiantly, but the Ettins were a relentless force of nature.
In a matter of moments, the room was filled with chaos and carnage, the screams of the Stormhaven soldiers echoing off the stone walls.
As the last of the resistance crumbled, Archer saw the Ettins gather the lifeless bodies of their fallen foes but halted them.
Archer summoned his little stone loot goblin and ordered them to loot their hearts before the two-headed trolls took the bodies.
With a grim determination, the monstrous duo began dragging the lifeless forms back to their domain, leaving a trail of crimson in their wake.
After the two Ettins had departed, Archer issued an order for the Stone Men to commence looting the castle of the wealth and bodies, while he made his way toward the dungeons.
Upon entering, he found himself in a vast hall, the stone walls hewn from the rock itself.
In this eerie space, rows of cages were stacked two high, forming a grim and oppressive arrangement.
A palpable sense of despair hung in the air as Archer's sharp senses detected the aura of hundreds of individuals confined within these cages.
The occupants, a diverse array of people from Demi-Humans, Humans, Elves, and Dragon-Kin, appeared lifeless, their forms hunched and devoid of movement.
However, he picked up the faint traces of mana emanating from them, revealing that these captives were indeed alive but barely hanging on.
Archer decided to cast Aurora Borealis to lift their spirits before healing them. So he cast the spell, and a radiant and otherworldly glow began to emanate from his fingertips.
Gradually, the gentle, multicolor shades of the spell unfurled, twirling and dancing in the air above the cages.
The downtrodden prisoners saw the captivating lights, their desolation momentarily yielding to a glimmer of hope.
The enchanting spectacle provided a brief pause of respite and enchantment in the dungeon, infusing the atmosphere with a touch of magic and beauty.
Ethereal lights breathed life into the hearts of the prisoners, dispelling the shadows of despair, and leaving them with a flicker of optimism.
Archer's enchanting display he conjured ignited a flame of warmth and illumination in their dire circumstances.
After doing that he went around opening the cage by ripping off the locks before telling them to gather up so he could heal them.
Once the prisoners were crowded together Archer cast Aurora Healing on all of them before casting Gate to the main plaza in Starfall City.
When the portal opened soldiers entered not long after and Archer told them to help the people before shooing everyone off before leaving the dungeon.
As he walked up the stairs he sensed a ping headed for him and sighed as this was getting boring for him now.
Archer stepped through the doorway and quickly bent backward as a fist passed by but he didn't let the chance go as he fired an Eldritch Blast into the attcker.
The spell shot through the air before connecting with the Stormhaven commander's chest and took him out instantly causing his body to drop to the floor.
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