Overwhelming Powers

Due to the appearance of these demonic hybrids, the morale of the soldiers on top of the wall dropped drastically. Many of these soldiers already had difficulties when faced with the normal demonic beasts, and now they also had to face the demonic hybrids.

In order to encourage the broken morale, the higher ranked soldiers started to shout various sentences "Don't panic men! Like the other beasts, they also bleed!" These soldiers who were shouting were not only from the group of Gerald, but also from the Judgment Army. Even though the judgment army is native to in Hermes and experienced with fighting the demonic beasts, the appearance of the demonic hybrids also raised panic among their ranks.

James also felt his nerves get the better of him. The eagerness of returning to the field disappeared. Jokingly to himself, he whispered with a low voice, "If only I was also required to rest for another day." Francis looked a bit confused to James, "Did you say something? I am sorry, because of the nerves I did not hear what you said."

Not expecting that Francis heard a bit of what he said, James tried to improvise, "I said that I cannot wait to get my first demonic hybrid kill." The tense looking face of Francis eased up. What James said did help improve the atmosphere a bit. However, deep in his heart, James did not even believed what he was saying himself. Yet he had to be ready to face these monsters, as they will soon be upon them.

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After around 5 minutes, the first demonic hybrid arrived at the firing range of the ranged units. "Fire!" as the order to shoot was shouted, hundreds of bolts and arrows were flying towards the demonic beasts. However, sensing this, the demonic hybrids started to increase their speed to dodge the projectiles. Some of the hybrids even jumped and started to flap their wings to reach the top of the wall.

"The time is upon us men! Be prepared to fight with all your might!" was shouted behind James. He did not dare to look back to see who was shouting these words, as he was scared to lose track of the demonic hybrids.

His heart rate increased with every breath James took. "Here they come! Here they come! Here they come!" he kept shouted within himself. Pulling out his sword and getting ready, James tried to control his breathing. Just as James started to ease up a bit, he heard the command to charge from behind him.

"Everyone Charge! Show these beasts the might of our swords!" With this, hundreds of people rushed forwards to greet the demonic hybrids. Yet instead of overpowering the demonic hybrids with their numbers, the demonic hybrids had the upper hand. As the hybrids rushed forwards, rows of people lost their footing and staggered back. Some because of the panic they felt and some because they were slammed into by the hybrids.

The view what James saw was horrifying. The claws of the demonic beasts tear apart the heavily armored knights and judgment soldiers as if they were wearing paper. Blood splatters as well as thorn off limps were flying everywhere. This was not a fight, it looked more like a one sided slaughter.

Arrows were being shot towards these hybrids, however with their speed, the hybrids easily dodged the majority of the projectiles. Those who were not dodged did not even harm them. It felt like those arrows were being shot to solid rocks.

If there was only one of these hybrids, the soldiers on the wall might have a chance to stop them and regain their morale, however with a quick glance around, James saw at least 5 of these beasts. And they were supported by the flying demonic beasts. The situation looked dire. "This might actually be my last day in this damned life." James thought.

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