Unarmed, they were no match for the soldiers on the walls and became easy targets.
They persisted for two hours but ultimately failed to take the fortress, with the remaining two or three hundred fleeing in panic.
Halair placed great importance on these survivors, questioning them about the fort's defenses in front of everyone:
"The fortress has few defenders, totaling only four to five hundred; they've lost at least 300 over the past two days."
"Even if they have two squads of reinforcements, they are tired from continuous battle and won't last much longer."
"Gather all the shields, bring long wooden poles, and build temporary long ladders. We'll attack from both sides."
"My eagle knights will also join, first taking down those watchtowers, then targeting the archers below..."
"Each tribe will contribute elite soldiers; my 200 personal guards will lead the charge!"
"These elite soldiers are the strongest fighting force in this entire region."
"Once we deal with them, the plains below the river will be ours..."
"..."
The tribal leaders were hesitant.
They were quite suspicious of Halair's motives!
However, hearing Halair's meticulous arrangements,
And seeing him commit his personal guards and ace troops,
It looked like he was going all in.
They were reassured.
Halair's elite guards were at the front; if anyone died, it would be them first.
Each tribe gathered some of their elite soldiers, combining with Halair to form a force of 3,000.
They launched another attack.
About 1,000 barbarian soldiers carried long wooden poles and makeshift ladders, jumping off the bridge outside the crossbow range.
Once in position, shield-bearing barbarian soldiers charged under the onslaught of crossbow bolts.
This time, facing the aggressive barbarian soldiers,
Angela calmly ordered full fire and launched a support signal magic flare.
Her action thrilled the attacking soldiers.
"They can't hold on!"
"Charge!"
"Kill them, and this grassland will be ours!"
"Kill, don't stop!"
"Get up there!"
"..."
The first batch of barbarian soldiers crossed over the bodies of their comrades and pools of blood, rushing to the base of the fortress.
They attacked relentlessly up the steep slope.
That group of tall, burly barbarian guards.
Each had at least mid-tier combat power.
Strong-bodied, wielding massive axes, all challenge level 8+!
The leading guard captain.
Was a high-tier barbarian!
This guy, shirtless, stood 2.34 meters tall, imposing a heavy pressure on the ordinary soldiers.
Then they collided head-on with Beelzebub and the Bay Territory's captains.
Their charge was barely halted.
Angela tore open a group protection scroll and ordered:
"Fire at will!"
Heavy crossbow bolts rained down.
Enveloping them from all directions.
The formidable barbarian guards were cut down before they could showcase their full strength.
When covered by bolts, they were just as vulnerable as any ordinary soldier.
The prized eagle knights, before attacking the watchtowers, were suddenly hit by a terrifying pressure, plummeting from the sky.
The screaming eagle knights fell like dumplings.
When Yaya's beautiful form descended from the sky, she easily tore apart the remaining dozen eagle knights.
The barbarian soldiers instantly panicked.
They tried to abandon the attack and retreat.
Matthew aimed his staff below and cast five consecutive Fireball Spells.
Boom!
Boom, boom, boom!
The wooden bridge exploded, creating a massive gap.
Staring at the now inaccessible broken bridge, the retreating soldiers were plunged into despair.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
The well-ordered Bay Territory soldiers marched forward.
The cornered barbarian soldiers, amidst chaotic roars, gripped their weapons tightly, preparing for a desperate fight.
Unexpectedly, the Bay Territory soldiers didn't charge; even the raining bolts stopped.
Beelzebub stepped forward, scanned the remaining 2,000 soldiers, and spoke in the barbarian tongue:
"Drop your weapons; you've been abandoned!"
"Halair's blade has already fallen on your fellow tribesmen."
The barbarian soldiers were stunned, then heard the commotion from the opposite shore.
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