Aetheric Chronicles: Reborn As An Extra

Chapter 170: 15th Wave [2]

Adrian looked at the approaching wave and his troops. Now he had four golems and another Archer Tower. But, he had a nagging feeling this wouldn't be enough to defend the fortress not to mention being the first clearer.

'Let's not be stingy.' He muttered inwardly and bought a magical barrier. Even then the nagging feeling didn't fully disappear.

Adrian looked at the approaching wave and his troops. Now he had four golems and another Archer Tower. But, he had a nagging feeling this wouldn't be enough to defend the fortress, not to mention being the first clearer.

"Let's not be stingy," he muttered inwardly and bought a magical barrier. Even then, the nagging feeling didn't fully disappear.

"..."

"Should I gamble?" He hesitated for a moment, his fingers hovering over the sigil for the barrier. Just before the wave began, a notification sound echoed in his mind, signaling the imminent arrival of the monsters.

"Damn it," he muttered and used the sigil on the barrier. A translucent, shimmering shield enveloped the fortress, casting a faint glow.

The wave arrived with a thunderous roar. Emerging from the horizon, the monsters surged forward. There were hulking, tanky creatures covered in thick, stone-like armor; their massive bodies shaking the ground with each step. Smaller, faster minions swarmed around them, their eyes gleaming with malicious intent.

At the center of the horde was the Alpha monster, a towering beast with jet-black scales and eyes that glowed with an eerie red light. Its presence exuded a terrifying aura of power and dominance.

The Alpha monster roared, its voice reverberating through the air. It raised one massive claw and pointed toward the fortress. The tanky subordinates moved forward, engaging with the golems in a clash of titanic proportions. Stone fists met armored hides, each impact sending shockwaves through the ground.

Meanwhile, the smaller minions dashed toward the gate and walls, their claws and fangs bared. They scurried up the fortress walls with agility, aiming to breach the defenses and wreak havoc within.

Adrian watched with bated breath ready to act. Just as the first minions reached the gate, they were met with an invisible force. The magical barrier shimmered brightly, repelling the attackers with a burst of energy. The minions screeched in frustration, unable to penetrate the barrier.

A smile of relief spread across Adrian's face. "I made the right decision," he thought.

The Alpha monster's eyes widened in surprise at the sight of the magical barrier. It let out an enraged roar, attempting to rally its minions. But before it could give further orders, Adrian raised his hand.

"Archers, mages, now!" he commanded.

The archers loosed a volley of arrows, their projectiles raining down on the minions. The mages unleashed their spells, fireballs, and bolts of lightning streaking through the air. The combined assault was devastating, the minions falling in droves under the relentless barrage.

Despite the overwhelming force, the Alpha monster refused to back down. It roared again, this time charging toward the gate itself, its massive form barreling through its own fallen subordinates. The golems redoubled their efforts, trying to hold back the tide.

Adrian's eyes narrowed as he watched the Alpha monster's approach. "Hold the line!" he shouted, his voice ringing with determination. He could see the desperation in the Alpha's movements, its attempts to break through the barrier becoming more frenzied.

The Alpha monster suddenly halted its charge towards the gate. It let out a guttural growl and, with surprising agility for its size, pivoted to attack the golems directly. Its massive claws targeted the joints of the stone constructs, breaking through the weak points with brutal precision.

In mere moments, two of the golems were disabled, their limbs shattered and their bodies collapsing to the ground.

Adrian's eyes widened as he realized the Alpha's strategy. "It's targeting the golems to weaken our defense," he thought. He knew he couldn't allow the monster to dismantle their last line of protection. Quickly, he formulated a plan.

"Archers in the Archer Tower, mages, focus fire on the Alpha!" Adrian commanded, his voice urgent.

"Spearmen, engage the remaining tank minions! The other archers, cover the spearmen."

The archers and mages responded immediately, unleashing a barrage of arrows and spells towards the Alpha. The air crackled with energy as fireballs, ice shards, and lightning bolts streaked towards the beast.

The Alpha monster, sensing the incoming assault, moved with astonishing speed, dodging most of the attacks. It skillfully evaded the worst of the damage, but a few arrows and spells found their mark, causing it to snarl in pain.

Meanwhile, Adrian's spearmen surged forward, engaging the tank-type minions. The soldiers fought with ferocity, their spears thrusting and parrying with precision. The archers, positioned atop the fortress walls and in the archer towers, rained down arrows on the heavily armored beasts, aiming for the vulnerable spots in their thick hides.

Despite the Alpha's efforts to avoid the attacks, Adrian's strategy was working. The coordinated assault from the mages and archers kept the Alpha monster occupied, preventing it from doing further damage to the golems. At the same time, the spearmen and archers methodically thinned the ranks of the tank-type minions, their disciplined teamwork proving effective against the hulking creatures.

The battle raged on, each side exchanging blows with relentless intensity. The magical barrier continued to hold, repelling the smaller minions that tried to breach the defenses. Adrian could see the determination in his troops' eyes, their resolve unwavering despite the overwhelming odds.

Finally, with a coordinated strike, the last of the tank-type minions fell, their bodies collapsing in defeat. The battlefield was now littered with the corpses of fallen monsters, a testament to the fierce defense mounted by Adrian and his troops.

The Alpha monster, now isolated and without its minions, roared in fury. It launched one final, desperate charge towards the fortress. But Adrian was ready and waiting for it. "All units, focus on the Alpha! Bring it down!"

The archers and mages unleashed their final volley, every arrow and spell aimed at the towering beast. The air was filled with the sound of projectiles whistling through the air and the crackling of magical energy. The Alpha monster staggered under the onslaught, its movements growing sluggish as it took more and more damage.

With a final, defiant roar, the Alpha monster fell to its knees, its strength finally depleted. Adrian seized the moment. "Golems, finish it!"

The remaining golems moved in, their stone fists striking with unrelenting force. The Alpha monster's roars turned to pained whimpers as the golems pounded it into submission. With a final, shuddering breath, the beast collapsed, its massive form crashing to the ground.

A moment of silence followed the battlefield eerily still.

Then, a notification echoed through the air.

[Congratulations, Adrian Lighthaven! You have completed the 15th wave in 1 minute 25 seconds, securing first place. Bonus Reward unlocked!]

Adrian breathed a sigh of relief as the notification echoed through the air. The battlefield, littered with the remains of their fallen foes, was now a testament to their tenacity and strategic prowess.

"First place," Adrian muttered, a satisfied smile creeping onto his face. "Not bad..."

Then a notification about his rewards appeared on the air.

[ Wave 15 Clear Rewards:

500 Aether Crystals

1500 Wood Units

1500 Stone Units ]

[Bonus Reward: Special Summon Scroll - "Summon Elemental".

Summon Elemental - Allows you to summon an Elemental of any element of your choice to protect your fortress for one wave. After the wave ends or in the case you fail to clear the wave, it will automatically disappear.]

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(A/N: I will wrap up the event in the next chapter or 2 chapters at most.(It became longer than I intended to.))