"This barrier is extraordinary; this is definitely a premeditated attack. The enemy's strength is unknown. I must break through the barrier as soon as possible to notify Lord Rimuru to return."
"I leave the defense to you."
Having said that, Mjurran didn't linger and turned to continue running toward the city gate.
"Understood. Please be careful, my lady!"
Rigurd knew the situation was urgent. Without wasting words, he directly mobilized the remaining troops to protect the town.
Gabiru and several subordinates, along with Kruut's three hundred Orcs, gathered together.
Along with two thousand combat-type Goblin-Humanoid Ogre warriors and a hundred Wolf Riders led by Gobta.
This force of less than three thousand was all the combat power the Jura Tempest Federation could currently mobilize.
Under normal circumstances, three thousand against 150,000 wouldn't be much of a problem.
After all, Hakurou's training was no joke. With their combat techniques, the Qi Combat Method, and the massive Magical Essence in their bodies, these people could easily take on a hundred enemies each.
But now... even a one-on-one fight might be a struggle.
"Everyone, even if it costs us our lives, we must protect this city for Lord Rimuru!"
Gabiru raised his hands high, encouraging the warriors behind him.
"To fight for Lord Rimuru is our duty!"
"Kinsmen, it is time to repay our debt of gratitude!"
"Loyalty unto death to Lord Rimuru!"
Hearing this, the other warriors' blood boiled, and they shouted in unison.
Outside the city, the thundering sound of hooves approached from afar, causing the ground of the city to vibrate slightly.
"Everyone, hold the city walls!"
Following that, under Rigurd's leadership, the warriors rushed toward the city gates.
Mjurran, who had left the city early, saw the army of 150,000 charging grandly toward her and knew she was no match for them.
Gritting her teeth, she hid in the nearby bushes to stay out of sight.
There was still quite a distance to the edge of the barrier. Mjurran knew exactly what she had to do: break out of the barrier and notify Lord Rimuru.
Only then would the Jura Tempest Federation have a glimmer of hope.
She couldn't be discovered by the enemy; every moment delayed put the Federation in more danger.
With a heavy heart, she watched as the 150,000-strong army charged directly toward the gates of the Jura Tempest Federation, no one noticing her presence.
Seeing that the army had passed, she immediately ran toward the edge of the barrier... With the army of 150,000 at the gates, Rigurd commanded the warriors on the walls to fire their bows.
*Shing! Shing! Shing!*
The dense rain of arrows struck the sturdy armor, creating sparks.
Although this level of damage was negligible, it still caused significant trouble for the army.
"Damn it! Break down the gates for me!"
Folgen's face was grim. Seeing the city gates tightly shut, he roared with anger.
The troops below the wall immediately changed formation. Catapults were set up, hurling giant stones at the city gates.
*Boom! Boom! Boom!*
With violent roars, the city gates began to teeter.
"Keep smashing!"
Folgen bellowed.
*Crash!*
The fragile city gates burst open. Rigurd immediately led everyone down from the walls to block the breached entrance.
"Humans, why do you invade the Jura Tempest Federation? Are you not afraid of being subjugated by the other five nations?"
Unfortunately, the barrier had disabled the base teleportation; otherwise, if reinforcements from the other five nations arrived, the situation would be reversed.
"Hahaha, subjugated? Ridiculous! Who dares to subjugate our Kingdom of Falmuth!"
Folgen laughed wildly. They knew nothing of the Six Nation Alliance and naturally paid no heed to Rigurd's words.
"Listen, you lowly monsters. We suspect that the rebellions in our country were all instigated by your monster nation. The Fox God Holy Religion is the best proof. For this, you must pay the price."
Rigurd, Gabiru, Kruut, and the others looked at each other, completely unable to understand what the other party was saying.
Folgen, however, knew perfectly well that this was just an excuse to attack the Federation; the actual truth didn't matter.
History is written by the victors. As long as they won this war, everything would be rewritten.
"Hmph!"
Folgen snorted coldly. "Monsters, die! Charge!"
Raising his weapon high, he was the first to charge forward.
The people of the Jura Tempest Federation were naturally unwilling to show weakness, and they all raised their weapons to meet the attack.
In an instant, a brutal battle erupted.
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