The Chosen of Slaanesh in Infinite Worlds

Link stood at the bottom of the valley, looking up at the cliffs on both sides, feeling a surge of ambition and passion in his heart.

He knew very well that if the goblins wanted to enter the village of Hikaria, they would have to pass under this rift valley. At that time, the two sides of the valley would be the best places for them to ambush.

He carefully observed the wind direction around him and found that it was blowing from north to south along the valley bottom.

This made him fall into deep thought: During a battle, changes in wind direction will directly affect the effectiveness of fire attack.

If the wind blows from north to south, the fire will spread to the south and may pose a threat to the village; if the wind blows from south to north, it is very likely to ignite the large forest in the north and cause a greater disaster.

"How about using falling rocks?" Ashaji suggested.

However, Link shook his head.

The cliffs are so steep that it is very difficult for people to climb up, let alone carry huge rocks up. This is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also extremely risky.

So, what is the best option?

Link's eyes fell on the accompanying magicians. They might be the key force in this battle.

Release magic from top to bottom to attack, not only can you hit the target accurately, but also avoid hurting innocent people by mistake.

At the same time, they can also carry a large amount of kerosene and throw out kerosene cans when the wind direction is right to create a sea of fire and block the goblins' attacks.

Thinking of this, Link immediately took out paper and pen and started writing and drawing.

While drawing the terrain map, he was thinking about various possible tactical arrangements.

He knew that time was running out and the Goblin army could attack at any time. He had to come up with a complete and effective defense plan as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the village.

After some investigation and discussion, Link finally memorized the nearby terrain.

He worked out a detailed defense plan based on the terrain features and the goblins' possible attack routes.

As the sun gradually set, the sunset glow in the sky reflected on his determined face.

He put away his pen and paper, mounted his horse, and returned to the village of Hikaria with determination and resolve.

The village chief had already arranged accommodation for everyone.

After Link followed Maya's instructions and went to the house to put down his luggage, he couldn't wait to find the leaders of the other two mercenary groups.

Several people sat together and began to discuss the subsequent matters.

Link explained his defense plan to them in detail and listened to their opinions and suggestions.

After in-depth discussions and revisions, a more complete and feasible defense plan was quickly finalized.

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128. Rock Ridge, Thermopylae

Of the two captains of the mercenary groups that Link was talking to, one was familiar to Link. He was Captain Anos, with whom he had fought side by side and experienced the baptism of the Goblin Battle together.

Captain Anos is a man of great stature and resolute countenance. He always rushes to the front in every battle and is a recognized warrior.

As for the other leader, whose name was Eller, Link was completely unfamiliar with him.

Eller had a stern face, sharp eyes, and an aura that should not be underestimated. This should be the first time Link saw him, and they had never met before.

At this moment, three team leaders, their respective deputy team leaders, and several important team members, a total of nine people, were crowded together in this slightly small room.

The flickering candlelight in the room illuminated everyone's solemn expressions.

They gathered around the "map" that Link had spread out. This map was sketched by Link when he had previously surveyed the surroundings, relying on his keen observation and excellent memory.

"Look everyone, this is the map I drew when I surveyed the terrain just now."

Link pointed at the map and explained in detail, "Depending on the special topography of the Rock Ridge Mountains, if the goblins want to attack Hikaria Village, this valley will be their only way through."

Everyone followed Link's finger and focused their eyes on the canyon location on the map.

Link continued, "Given the goblins' size and strength, it would be extremely difficult for them to scale the steep cliffs. Therefore, I believe the high ground on either side of the canyon would be an excellent ambush point."

Captain Anos nodded in agreement: "Indeed, if we attack from top to bottom, we will have a geographical advantage and can catch the goblins off guard."

However, at this moment, Link's expression suddenly became serious: "Don't be too happy too soon, everyone. We still have a very difficult problem to solve."

As he spoke, Link's finger moved to the outside of the Rock Ridge on the map, close to the direction of the village: "Look here, coming out of the Rock Ridge, there is an open plain. Once the goblin army pours out of the Rock Ridge, especially those goblin wolf cavalry, we will not be able to compete with them with our numbers and speed. In the end, we may only be able to rely on the low wall of the village for defense. And the result of that..."

Link didn't continue, but everyone understood what he meant.

The three mercenary groups combined have no more than seventy-three people.

Even with the help of the villagers, they are no match for the goblin army.

In the plains, the speed of humans could not be compared with that of wolf cavalry. Once trapped in the village, relying on the low wall that was half a person high, the final result would be death.

The room fell into a brief silence, and the atmosphere became more solemn. Both Captains Anos and Eller frowned, and they were obviously also troubled by this problem.

"Link, since you can think of this problem, you should have a solution, right?" Captain Anos spoke first to break the silence.

Link took a deep breath and said slowly, "I've thought about this for a long time, and now there is only one solution. We must rely on the narrow terrain of the Rock Ridge to block the goblins outside the Rock Ridge. In this way, even if the goblin army is large in number, the number that can enter the narrow passage of the Rock Ridge at the same time is limited. In this way, our warriors can avoid the disadvantageous situation of being outnumbered."

Link's words made everyone's eyes light up.

This tactical layout is very similar to the Battle of Thermopylae in history.

When the Persian army attacked Sparta, the Spartan warriors relied on the narrow terrain of Thermopylae and defended the pass with the strength of hundreds of warriors, preventing the Persian army from advancing even a single step.

There is no doubt that the Spartan warriors were powerful, but what was more important was the geographical advantage provided by Thermopylae.

The narrow road prevented the Persian army from rushing forward all at once, which created excellent conditions for the Spartan warriors to fight the enemy and allowed them to demonstrate their combat advantages.

If they were placed on the plains, wouldn't the Persian army be able to easily crush them with only a few hundred soldiers?

The current situation is actually exactly the same, like a replica of Thermopylae.

"Indeed, the narrow terrain can limit the number of enemy attackers and create favorable conditions for us to fight the enemy." Captain Eyler also nodded in agreement.

Link went on to say, "So, I think we should concentrate all our forces inside the Rock Ridge and build a solid line of defense. Magicians and archers can be stationed on the high ground on both sides of the Rock Ridge to carry out long-range attacks. In particular, we must target key forces such as Goblin Mages, Goblin Wolf Riders, and Goblin Archers to create favorable conditions for our melee professionals."

Captain Eler folded his arms across his chest, listened carefully to Link's plan, and then slowly said, "This is a good plan. We can divide the work according to everyone's profession, and the archers and magicians will be safer on the high ground on both sides. Of course, we must also be vigilant whether the goblins will choose to climb the cliffs to launch a sneak attack."

"Hey, if we really push them into a corner, they might actually choose this path!" a member of the group said half-jokingly.

Link responded with a serious look, "I have also thought of this possibility. My idea is to have the magicians and archers carry a large number of kerosene cans up there. Once the goblins choose to climb the cliff, we will set it on fire and burn all the goblins under the cliff to death, creating a sea of fire."

"But didn't you say before that arson can easily cause forest fires?" someone raised the question.

Link glanced at the questioner coldly and said firmly, "This is a war of life and death. Who cares whether we set fire to the mountain or not? Our goal is to protect the safety of Shikaria Village and everyone. Everything else is unimportant."

Everyone looked at each other. Although Link's words sounded a bit cruel, at this critical moment of life and death, they had to admit that he was right.

After making the specific arrangements, everyone immediately took action. Although it was not yet certain that the Goblin King's attack direction would definitely be here, everyone took this possibility as a premise and worked non-stop to build defenses.

In times of crisis, human cohesion is fully demonstrated.

Both the mercenaries and the villagers worked together to defend the city.

Eight assassins were deployed to the edge of the forest to conduct surveillance. They were agile and observant, and could quickly report back if they found any trace of goblins.

The remaining adventurers were responsible for transporting kerosene cans to the highlands on both sides, or setting up various trigger traps in the Rock Ridge.

With clear division of labor and tacit cooperation, they quickly built an indestructible line of defense in Panshi Ridge.

The villagers were also not idle. They continuously transported stones from nearby and built low walls.

Sharpened wooden sticks were placed on top of the low wall to prevent the short goblins from climbing up.

Finally, the earth magician will do the final compaction work to ensure that the low wall is as solid as a rock and unbreakable.

The crowd set up three such lines of defense overnight!

There are endless traps, making it hard to guard against them. Two assassins from the Anos Mercenary Group are masters of props, making all kinds of deadly weapons such as trip-type poison darts, flying arrows, and poison mist bombs.

This poisonous smoke bomb is modified from an ordinary smoke bomb, which is different from Link's understanding of smoke bombs.

Its use is as simple and convenient as throwing firecrackers. Once it explodes, the venom inside will spread out to form a small area of toxic fog, which is guaranteed to bring an unexpected "surprise" to the enemy.

Seeing this, Link also remembered the venom of the frost-biting spider he had collected before.

At first, he did not sell all the venom, but kept some and put it in a special container.

This venom is extremely corrosive and may even save the lives of your team members at a critical moment!

In the next few days, everyone worked hard to repair the defense line of Panshi Ridge whenever they had free time.

Outposts set up throughout the North have been closely monitoring the movements of the Goblin King, but no news of an attack has been received.

Gradually, everyone began to relax, and some adventurers even started to joke that they would not attack here, and their vigilance was reduced a lot.

However, Link always remained highly vigilant.

He stood at the entrance of the village, looking at the distant sky, clicked his tongue, and a feeling of uneasiness surged in his heart.

The air was terribly heavy, as unsettling as the last calm before a storm.

Link knew clearly that no news of the goblins had come from the outposts in the north, and this was the biggest problem!

If there was news of an attack, it would mean that the Goblin King did not choose this place as a springboard for his attack, and Link might be able to breathe a sigh of relief, as he would only need to divert to provide support afterwards.

However, the current situation is puzzling...

There are only two possibilities: either the goblins have not launched an attack yet; or the target of the goblins' attack is actually Shikalia Village!

Link was unwilling to believe the latter, but his reason told him that he had to prepare for the worst.

129. Watch, Gods!

The calm before the storm was like the last breath of a dying person. This calm did not last long, and a tense and subtle atmosphere began to permeate the air.

The sky gradually became gloomy and covered with dark clouds, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.

In this vast forest, Rock Ridge stands on the top of the mountains like a lonely watchman.

On this day, the assassin mercenaries in charge of surveillance were carrying out their routine shift change as usual.

They are dressed in black tights, with camouflage on their faces, nimble bodies and sharp eyes, like a group of cheetahs lurking in the dark, ready to deal a fatal blow to the enemy at any time.

"Hey, Gouzi, how are you? Is there anything unusual today?" A mercenary patted his companion on the shoulder and asked jokingly.

There was a hint of relief in his tone, as if he wanted to ease the depressing atmosphere.

"What the hell did you call me?"

The mercenary called "Dog" widened his eyes and replied with an unhappy look.

"Don't take it seriously! Hehe! It's just a joke." The mercenary smiled and waved his hand, trying to resolve the little embarrassment.

"It's relatively safe here, nothing has happened." The mercenary took a deep breath and regained his composure. "The brothers in charge of the west side should be coming over soon, please wait a little longer."

"That's weird. Sometimes Eden comes to take over his shift before the appointed time. Why hasn't he come today? Being late is not his style..."

The other mercenary frowned, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

"How about we go over and take a look?" suggested the mercenary Gou Zi. His intuition told him that something might be wrong.

"Okay, let's go over and take a look. We can also..."

However, before Gou Zi could finish his words, suddenly, from the shadows deep in the forest, a sharp arrow shot out like lightning!

The arrow drew an arc in the air, carrying a deadly chill, and headed straight towards the two of them.

The two were talking and were completely unprepared. By the time they reacted, it was already too late.

The mercenary's throat was accurately pierced by a crossbow arrow shot from behind!

His eyes widened with disbelief, and he had only said half of his words when blood kept gushing out of his throat, staining his clothes red.

Another adventurer witnessed this scene and his eyes widened in horror.

He watched his companion fall to the ground in front of him, and the fire of life was suddenly extinguished.

Immediately afterwards, several crossbow arrows shot out from the woods, heading straight for his chest!

"Damn it!" The adventurer cursed in his heart, but with years of combat experience, he reacted quickly.

Without paying any attention to his dying companion lying on the ground, he dodged the crossbow arrow and turned around to run.

At the same time, he took out a bone whistle from his arms and blew it with all his strength.

“Whoa! Whoa!”