Cleo barked angrily.
The goblin chieftain with a sickopantic grin replied, "Yes, yes, I shouldn't te have wasted words.
" Initially basking in the glory of victory, Cleo's expression abruptly turned serious.
The protective barrier of their territory in the distance remained intact, and the skeletal warriors outside began to regroup, abandoning their tasks to return to the fortress.
What is happening? Cleo s voice grew colder still.
The incessantly flattering goblin shrank back, closing his mouth and quietly retreating to the side.
Hongs countenance also darkened as he stepped forward to unveil the corpse pierced by the dagger.
Upon seeing the face, Hongs expression shifted dramatically.
Lord Cleo, look.
Cleo and the other surrounding orcs turned their gazes.
This was no human lord.
Like the other two skeletal soldiers, it was merely a skeleton stuffed with straw to give the body a fuller appearance.
We ve been deceived.
Let s return to the camp.
Tomorrow we will station guards at the entrance.
Cleo commanded.
Uncertain of the methods employed by the adversary to utilize skeletons for reconnaissance, he realized they had not killed anyone.
They were now consolidating their forces, hiding behind the protective barrier, leaving Cleo feeling utterly powerless against them.
They could only retreat to the camp and await further opportunities.
The orc horde lit their torches and began their withdrawal.
Behind them, a small skeleton followed closely, guided by the flickering torch light.
In the dead of night, Fong Ho sat up in bed, rubbing his temples, his expression weary.
He had just trailed the retreating orcs and confirmed their destination, the goblin camp.
He understood that their plan had failed this time, and that they would not let him escape and scathe.
Conversely, he too would not allow such an uncontrollable danger to linger nearby.
Exiting his room, he ignited a fire and began crafting tools by its glow.
Metal parts metal one.
Crafting triggered a 100fold amplification, acquiring metal parts 101.
Dual hand crossbow with five iron 2 metal parts three directly.
Select 20 trigger 100fold amplification.
Obtaining the dual crossbow 2020 dual crossbow green category two-handed range damage.
Secondary damage description.
A lightweight and user-friendly crossbow.
Find a skeleton to test it.
It functions perfectly without any issues.
Bone arrows, one wood, two beast bones.
Bone arrows are consumables directly.
Choose 100.
Trigger a 100fold amplification, obtaining 10 100 bone arrows.
In an instant, the weapons on the ground piled up into a small mountain.
Load the bone arrows onto the cards and all laboring skeletons picked up the dual crossbows.
Fonggho commanded loudly.
Several carts were pushed over and bundles of bone arrows were loaded onto them.
The laboring skeletons discarded their tools and picked up the dual crossbows nearby.
Additionally, they inspected the weapons and armor of all the skeleton soldiers.
Selecting a few to replace their shields and armor.
Everything was ready.
Returning to the room to lie down, he cast divine presence.
The next moment, a ghostly blue flame ignited in the chest of a skeleton soldier.
Gumos.
The ghostly flame flickered as Fong How issued orders.
The army of bones exited the camp, advancing towards the goblin camp.
Goblin camp.
The goblins houses could not accommodate the tall orc figures.
In the central clearing, crew tents made of beast skins were erected.
More than two 0000 robust orcs gathered in the central clearing of the camp, eating their dinner in their attempts to lure and ambush Fong Hao.
They have been busy until now only to return empty-handed.
In the chief's hall, Orc Ghetto and Hong among others were consuming the meat on their plates.
Hong found it somewhat difficult to swallow the strange viscous meat soup.
Lord Ghetto.
Although this time was a failure, it also proves the feasibility of the plan.
When encountering other human lords, success is absolutely attainable, Hong said softly as he set down the soup.
Ghetto remained silent.
While the goblin chieftain cast a peculiar glance at Hong.
The or tribe respect strength, and it is not uncommon for them to kill each other.
However, it is rare to find someone like Hong, so eager to devise plans to harm his own kin while seeking counsel from outsiders.
Chapter 19.
The assassination of Hong as Hong spoke, he cautiously observed Kedu.
The recent plan had unfolded without a hitch.
The arrival of the other party served to validate its feasibility.
Yet, they had evidently underestimated the Lord, a being of a unique faction capable of commanding skeletons.
The failure of the ambooge leftwang hon deeply unsettled, he now found himself in a precarious position, entirely reliant on the whims of the orc.
Compelled to flatter and appease.
If you were not of any use, I would have dispatched you long ago, Kedu coldly remarked.
Hongs territory had become a mere subordinate village to the Fireblade tribe, tirelessly gathering resources for them.
Such free labor was indeed too valuable to waste.
Yes.
Yes, I shall work diligently.
Hong assured, wiping the sweat from his brow.
Oomph.
You better demonstrate your worth.
Suddenly, a cacophony of whistling arrows pierced the air from outside the room, followed by the agonized cries of orc warriors.
Keu sprang to his feet and strode outside, only to be met by a rain of arrows descending upon him.
The arrows fell like a torrential downpour, enveloping the entire camp in a vast net.
They tore through tents and orcs began to fall one after another.
Bone arrows, Kedu exclaimed as he picked up a stray arrow outside.
The bone tip shattered upon hitting the ground, leaving only fragments of the shaft behind.
Seek cover.
Do not scatter.
Kea bellowed.
The panicking orcs began to scramble for any shelter from the onslaught.
With limited cover available in the camp.
Those who found refuge survived, while those who did not fell victim to the relentless barrage.
The reign of arrows continued for over 10 minutes.
And aside from a few orcs using the bodies of their comrades as shields, many perished beneath the bone shafts.
Never before had they encountered such a merciless volley akin to a downpour of arrows.
Once the deluge ceased, Kedu and the others emerged from the hall and ascended the city walls.
Upon seeing the skeletal archers wielding crossbows under the moonlight, Kedu could no longer contain his fury.
He roared.
It is those lowly skeletons, warriors of the Fireblade tribe.