My Players Are So Fierce

Chapter 2334 -779: Shadow Oath · Guardian’s Pact

Before the line Murphy drew on the battlefield, the river of blood flowed. The bodies of the slain Wolf People piled up so much that they blocked the advance of the subsequent troops. The Wolf People in the rear had to throw their comrades’ bodies into the deep valley beside the shattered mountain to continue forward. Murphy, along with the Clan Guard, held their ground until the early hours. After the Nords and Goldenrod People retreated, Murphy slowly withdrew with the vampires into the valley.

By this time, the wounded and civilians in the valley had already evacuated through the tunnels. On this night, with fierce battles raging in and outside of the valley, even the manpower-unafraid Wolf People couldn’t allocate more forces for pursuit of those retreating towards Baphomet Canyon amidst attacks from all directions.

Huggesen quickly came to his senses. He realized the Transia People’s massive counterattack wasn’t truly aimed at crushing the Wolf People.

They merely aimed to secure an undisturbed window for their retreat.

Yet knowing this was futile, as the tunnel systems leading to Baphomet Canyon remained firmly in the opposition’s grasp. The Wolf People and Gnolls put tremendous effort but failed to penetrate or understand its layout.

This maze-like tunnel system was a challenge to the intelligence limits of the Wolf People, even Huggesen had personally inspected the tunnels. He speculated that even if the opponents laid the tunnel drawings before them, the Wolf People might not comprehend them.

The Transia People had indeed mastered the underground excavation tactics of the Gnolls, but once Shadow Valley was seized, those Transia tunnels could come under Wolf People’s control.

Through a unified entrance, dispatching vast numbers of Gnolls to infiltrate the inside would eventually allow them to grasp this complex and effective tunnel system, turning the enemy’s advantage into their own, which was the correct way to wage war.

At this stage of the battle, there was no more concern about Shadow Valley.

In that terrain, even if the rebels obtained powerful new weapons, they couldn’t shift the battle dynamics. The Valley would surely be captured by the Wolf People. Thus, after the camp was attacked, Huggesen led his reserves back to the camp.

However, he did not attempt to reclaim the camp, but swiftly ordered the Wolf People who dodged the underground explosions to retreat to the outskirts.

Despite the intensity of this battle, it was merely the Transia People’s ploy to buy time. Following their steps would undoubtedly lead to a disastrous fight, and Huggesen no longer needed this camp.

The capture of Shadow Valley would provide the Wolf People with the best strategic base in the desolate mountain area. The next goal is to dispatch a large army to Baphomet Canyon to rendezvous with Field Marshall Hass there, then swiftly break through the Nord defenses there.

When the Wolf People truly advance into Polluted Swamp, Transia will have no means to prevent the Wolf People’s Black Disaster from stepping into the central regions of the Continent.

Both sides well understand that the next great battle after Shadow Valley will be their decisive conflict.

As Murphy led the Clan Guard back to the tunnel entrance, he received truly bad news:

“What did you say? The Winter Wolf Army’s vanguard was annihilated? Didn’t they just retreat earlier?”

Murphy stared at Adel before questioning:

“Why didn’t they enter the tunnels?”

“Because of the Gnolls, Master, the Wolf People attacked on the surface while their Gnoll Servants didn’t cease digging. The Earth Priests were already exhausted and couldn’t stop the Gnolls’ frantic excavation underground.”

E Sister said hoarsely:

“The Gnolls emerged near the Nord camp. Colonel Fraser witnessed the entire event. He attempted to send his warriors to assist but… Now that area quickly fell under Gnoll control, Master, we can’t take any action there.

The Gnolls blocking the Nord retreat route are colliding throughout the valley in coordination with the Wolf People, making it hard for our minefields to hold them.

It’s time to retreat.

You must immediately use the tunnels, I will stay to oversee the aftermath.”

“You go first, I will stay here.”

Murphy glanced towards the Nord position, shook his head, handed his battle helmet to Bonnie beside him, then told Adel:

“Your intelligence personnel proved their worth in the previous battle, you must lead them in retreat back to Wolf Castle and prepare for delaying action in the swamp there. I made a promise to my warriors and soldiers here, I will be the last to leave Shadow Valley.

My promise will be fulfilled.”

“You’re acting impulsively, you are our leader, there’s no reason for us to place you in such danger!”

Adel, somewhat emotional, stepped forward, saying:

“Transia still needs you!”

“Adel…”

Murphy stared into her eyes and said:

“Obey, leave now! Relay my orders to Colonel Fraser, I need the Goldenrod Cannoneers to set up firepower at the Winter Wolf’s position in Baphomet Canyon, there are more battles to be fought there.”

“I…”

Adel bit her lip, nodded, glanced at Murphy but was too shy to kiss farewell in public, then turned and left with her progeny, Diana.