At her command, demon mages launched continuous assaults. Waves of elemental magic followed one after another, striking the defensive array repeatedly in an attempt to crack the human "turtle shell" and clear a path for the advancing army.
Watching the barrier endure the bombardment, Kiea's lips slowly curled upward.
"It seems we need to deploy the Belpherger demon."
Herios hesitated slightly.
"But sister, the Belpheger is still injured and needs time to heal its wounds."
Kiea glanced toward the rear ranks without concern.
"It's okay. I am sure it can pull it off."
Far behind the demon formation, enormous shapes began to stir.
...
On the other side of Frostvele City, alarms rang endlessly.
BANG! BANG! BANG!
Loud impacts echoed across the defensive walls as meteors struck repeatedly against the barrier. The magic runes carved throughout the territory flared brightly, linking together and forming a massive defensive encirclement.
