Chapter 179

Despairing, Maxi tried to gauge the size of the monster army. Though the ghouls that had breached the barrier turned to ash, the skeleton forces remained largely intact. Iron mace-wielding giants lined the field, while skeleton soldiers carrying spears, shields, ice swords, and axes dominated the hill behind them.

"Prepare for battle!" Princess Agnes's command rang out.

The soldiers swiftly regrouped, weapons at the ready. As Maxi maneuvered through them, she asked Alec, "Do we have more flaming oil?"

Peering through a crenel, Alec turned to her, shaking his head. "We've used it all. The Undaim mages are making more, but it'll be half a day before it's ready."