Chapter 45 - Battle Against Barbarians - Part 4 - End

The battle continued for what felt like hours. The Knife Hand Barbarians fought with fierce determination, but the wood wolves and humanoids were relentless. In the end, the creatures emerged victorious, and the remaining barbarians retreated back to their outpost.

Alpha and Vex watched as the puppets quickly gathered the fallen weapons and materials, preparing to return to their creator with the spoils of war. They knew that their mission had been accomplished, and they felt proud of themselves and their fellow creatures.

As the battle raged on, the Knife Hand Barbarians lit their weapons on fire and began to use fire arrows against the Wood Wolves and Wood Humanoids. Despite their magical nature, the creatures were not immune to the destructive power of fire. As a result, five wood wolves and ten humanoid puppets were destroyed in the chaos of the battle.

Crox spurred his horse forward, the pounding of its hooves echoing through the forest as he and the other ten barbarians escaped the battle. He felt a mixture of anger and frustration as he rode away, knowing that the Knife Hand Barbarian organization had suffered a devastating blow.

But even as he felt a sense of satisfaction in their defeat, he couldn't help but think about the cost. Over 150 of his men had died in the battle, and he knew that there would be more losses in the future. It was a heavy price to pay, but he believed that it was necessary in order to protect their land and their people.

As he rode, he glanced over his shoulder at the smoldering remains of the battle behind him. The wood creatures had been surprisingly resilient, but the use of fire had proved to be their weakness. He made a mental note to train his men to use fire more effectively in the future.

Despite the losses, Crox couldn't help but feel a sense of triumph. The Knife Hand Barbarian organization had been dealt a devastating blow, and he knew that they would think twice before crossing him and his people again.

Adrian received a report from Alpha and Vex about the battle against the Knife Hand Barbarians. As he went through the report, he noticed that five of his Wood Wolves and ten humanoid puppets were destroyed due to fire arrows and weapons used by the barbarians. Adrian realized that he had overlooked the fact that fire is the enemy of his wooden puppets.

He made a mental note to have some countermeasures against fire, thinking about different ways to protect his creations. Perhaps he could have them coated with a flame-resistant material or come up with a way to make them resistant to fire magic. Adrian knew that he needed to find a solution to this problem before it caused more damage in future battles.

Despite the losses, Adrian was proud of Alpha and Vex for their efforts in the battle. He thought about the progress they had made in such a short time and felt grateful for their loyalty and hard work. Adrian made a mental note to reward them for their efforts and also to make sure to keep their safety in mind during future battles.