The Extra Wants Control

Chapter 187: And then ...he appeared!

Astrid, her body aching from the exertion confronted the arrow. After struggling for a while the arrow, a weapon of immense power, had been deflected, its trajectory altered. It had soared into the sky hitting an invisible barrier before disappearing from existence something which surprised everyone including Lara.

" I wonder how much is needed to shake this world..." She thought.

But the relief was short-lived.

A second arrow, identical to the first, was already on its way. There was no time to react. The dwarven fortress, a symbol of their resilience, was in the path of the oncoming projectile. Astrid immediately ordered the fortress to be moved.

The massive dome structure, powered by a complex network of gears and levers, began to shift. Slowly but surely, it inched away from the path of the arrow. The maneuver was shocking and even Lara raised an eyebrow," A moving fortress huh?"

Astrid also dodged.

The arrow shot passed the area where the fortress had once stood, creating a massive crater. The earth trembled, and a shockwave spread outwards, affecting both armies so did the clouds part as the arrow disappeared into the horizon. But the dwarven fortress, now at a safe distance, had avoided destruction.

Astrid now standing atop the fortress, surveyed the battlefield. The enemy had shown their hand and thy succeed in revealing a level of power and technology that was beyond imagination. But she was not intimidated. The dwarves were a resilient people, and they would not be defeated.

" ADVANCE!!!!"

With a battle cry that echoed across the plains, she ordered her troops to advance. The dwarven army, a formidable force of warriors and engineers, poured out of the fortress, their formation perfect, their movements synchronized. The golems, repaired and reinforced, marched at the forefront, their massive forms a symbol of dwarven might.

The enemy, caught off guard by the sudden offensive, was forced to react. The battle for the sub-dimension had reached a critical juncture, a clash of titans that would determine the fate of the world.

The dwarven fortress, a great structure of stone and metal, opened its doors, unleashing a torrent of soldiers onto the battlefield. The dwarven army, a formidable force of different races but majorly dwarves, marched with a disciplined precision, their armor glinting in the light. At their heart stood Astrid, her figure towering over her troops, a beacon of courage and determination.

The elven archers, anticipating the dwarven advance, released a volley of arrows. The projectiles, imbued with elemental magic, tore through the air, their path marked by streaks of light. But the dwarven ranks were prepared. A series of invisible barriers, powered by dwarven engineering, intercepted the arrows, deflecting them harmlessly.

The elves were surprised, their initial attack thwarted. They regrouped, their bows drawn, their eyes focused on the advancing dwarven army. They would need a new strategy, a way to penetrate the dwarven defenses.

Astrid watched the elven response with a cold satisfaction. She had anticipated their tactics, and the dwarven engineers had risen to the challenge. The fortress, once a static defense, had become a dynamic weapon, capable of adapting to any situation.

The battle was far from over. The elves would undoubtedly regroup and launch a new attack. But for now, the initiative was with the dwarves. The plains, once a peaceful landscape, had transformed into a battlefield, a stage for a clash of titans.

The battlefield was a maelstrom of chaos, a clash of titans where strength and strategy were tested to their limits. The dwarven army, led by the indomitable Astrid, collided with the elven force, a harmonious blend of magic and martial prowess.

The initial clash was a brutal spectacle. Dwarven warriors, armed with axes and hammers, engaged the elven knights in a dance of death. The clang of metal on metal echoed across the battlefield, a symphony of violence. Archers from both sides unleashed a barrage of arrows, their projectiles a deadly rain that claimed countless lives.

But as the battle raged, a disturbing pattern emerged. The elven army seemed to have an endless supply of soldiers. Their ranks were constantly replenished, their morale unwavering. The dwarven warriors, though fierce and determined, began to tire.

Astrid, observing the battle from a vantage point, noticed something peculiar. The enemy soldiers, while numerous, lacked a certain vitality. They moved with a mechanical precision, their actions predictable. It was as if they were not true soldiers but mere puppets, controlled by an unseen force.

A cold dread crept into her heart. She had been deceived. The enemy was using illusions, creating a false sense of overwhelming numbers. The real threat was hidden, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

With a surge of anger, Astrid ordered her troops to ignore the puppet soldiers. The dwarves, confused but obedient, focused their attacks on the enemy commanders and mages. But as they did so, the puppet soldiers, once inert, sprang to life. They moved with unnatural speed and agility, their attacks deadly accurate.

Astrid watched in horror as her troops fell, victims of a cruel deception. The enemy had played their cards expertly, and the dwarves were caught in a deadly trap.

The battle had taken a dark turn, and Astrid knew that the survival of her people was now in doubt.

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The battlefield was a maelstrom of violence, a clash of titans where survival was the ultimate prize. Draven's faction, hardened by countless battles, stood firm against the onslaught of Axl's forces. The clash between hybrids, lesser dragons and dragons was a spectacle of raw power, a testament to the brutality of the sub-dimension.

Draven, a figure of imposing stature, stood at the heart of the battle, his eyes cold and calculating. His faction, a blend of other races, hybrids and, fought with a ferocity that matched their leader's intensity. But the enemy, led by Axl, was a force to be reckoned with. The dragon blood coursing through their veins gave them an edge, a raw power that was difficult to counter.

Among Dravens forces, skilled dragons had emerged. They were the outcasts, the rejected, the ones who had been cast aside by their families for either being untalented, illegitimate children or just looked different like the case of an earth dragon being born in a water dragon family. But in Draven's faction , they had found a new purpose.

Trained and sponsored by Draven, their savior and leader, they fought with a ferocity that belied their origins.

These dragon hybrids, with a mix of draconic blood, were a force to be reckoned with. Their speed, strength, and resilience were unmatched. They moved through the battlefield with a predatory grace, their attacks swift and deadly. The Draven faction, while formidable, was struggling to contain the onslaught.

Draven, watching the tide of battle turn against him, felt a surge of anger. His faction was being pushed back, their lines wavering. He knew that he had to act, and he had to act fast. With a roar that echoed across the battlefield, he charged into the fray, his body a blur of motion.

The clash between the two leaders was inevitable.

The battlefield was a scene of carnage, a testament to the brutality of war. The clash between Draven and Axl's factions had been fierce, a struggle for survival that had pushed both sides to the brink. Draven's forces, though numerous, had fought with a ferocity that belied their size. But in the end, it was Axl's faction that emerged victorious.

Meanwhile Axl, his body battered and bruised, stood at the heart of the battlefield. His victory was hard-won, a testament to his strength and the loyalty of his followers. But as he looked around at the carnage, a sense of emptiness washed over him. The victory was hollow, achieved at a great cost.

Draven, his opponent, lay on the ground, his body still, but his eyes open, a strange glint in his gaze. As Axl approached, Draven let out a low chuckle. "I made a statement," he said, his voice weak but filled with a strange satisfaction.

Axl was puzzled. What statement could Draven have made in defeat? Before he could question him further, he shot a bolt of lightning at a seemingly empty area, its impact sending shockwaves through the battlefield but he watched as the lightning changed from blue to a dark red. A figure emerged from the smoke and red lightning was swirling around him.

The newcomer was a being of immense power, their aura radiating an aura of dominance. He looked down at the battlefield with a cold detachment, their eyes scanning the carnage below. Axl, sensing a new threat, raised his guard, his body tensed, ready for battle. So did the others who have never seen this man in the academy.

And he definitely didn't look like a student and something deep down told them he was bad news.