Amid the chaotic onslaught of demons against Talbryn's mighty fortifications, Captain Roan couldn't help but find a glimmer of grim satisfaction.

The City of Talbryn was no pushover, and its towering walls and formidable City Gate were constructed from a special material that defied the demon horde's brawn.

They'd have to ram into it like a bunch of headless chickens to get anywhere, and even then, they'd need a few extra heads to spare.

With their battering attempts failing, the demons had a lightbulb moment—how about we take the scenic route, climb those towering walls? Captain Roan had seen that one coming and made sure his warriors were up in the towers, ready to say hello to the fiends when they made it to the top.

The demons clawed their way up, gnashing and leaping like frenzied beasts, but the defenders of the city stood resolute along the ramparts. Arrows flew and spells were hurled, finding their marks with ruthless efficiency. Lower-ranking demons, both First and Second Order, tumbled from the walls in alarming numbers.

Down below, the artillery division sprang into action, expertly managing the powerful magic cannons.

Boom!

Boom!

These thunderous cannons unleashed salvo after salvo, tearing Third Order demons to shreds and sending Fourth Order ones reeling with grievous injuries.

Captain Roan knew those cannons were the real heavy hitters against the toughest demons.

Confidence oozed out of Captain Roan's pores like sweat on a hot summer's day.

The city's defenses held firm, and their strategy was well-conceived.

If the demons managed to breach their formidable defenses, he was prepared to lead the charge as a Fifth Order Warrior, ensuring the safety of the city personally.

Even as the situation looked under control, the City Lord had already acted decisively, dispatching a messenger through the Teleportation Gate to urgently summon reinforcements from the capital. They just needed to hang tight a little longer, keeping the hope alive.

As Captain Roan observed the battle from a high tower, his eyes widened in shock.

Amidst the chaos of demons assaulting the city, he spotted a lone figure charging forward, effortlessly blocking and enduring the thundering impacts of the magic cannons.

Two ferocious blasts from the cannons struck the demon, but it barely flinched. Captain Roan's heart sank as a chilling sensation coursed through him. This demon was no ordinary foe. It was a Sixth Order Demon, an Elite Demon in the demon hierarchy.

Captain Roan's thoughts raced as he realized the gravity of the situation.

Elite Demons were a league apart from their lower-order counterparts, possessing incredible strength and resilience.

The typical tactics that worked against lesser demons would be far less effective here.

Captain Roan took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He muttered to himself, 'The City Walls won't crumble under the attacks of a Sixth Order Demon. We're safe.'

Just as he started to relax, a shocking turn of events unfolded. The demon abruptly pulled up a pendant, which had a gem that emanated an eerie purple glow.

Soon, the demon infused the pendant with his Magic, as if activating the artifact before throwing it at the wall.

The pendant transformed into a massive ball of pulsating energy, which was a devastating attack that clashed against the City Wall.

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The enormous purple energy sphere struck the fortifications with an ear-splitting explosion, causing a gaping hole to rupture through the once-solid barrier. Soldiers stationed on the walls were sent sprawling as the defenses crumbled.

The City Guards, caught off guard, were unable to react in time as the demons surged through the breach.

Panic and chaos erupted on the city's streets as the defenders struggled to regain control, their confidence now shattered by the unexpected and devastating attack.

'This is a nightmare,' Captain Roan thought, 'We have to act quickly to contain the threat and protect the city.'

It was around this tumultuous moment that Adrian reached the Primary Gate of the City of Talbryn, his heart pounding with trepidation. Just like the city guards and residents, he stood in stunned disbelief at the gaping hole in the wall and the fact that the demons had breached their formidable defenses.

This was something unprecedented and had struck fear into the hearts of the city's defenders.

Captain Roan and his comrades swiftly sprinted toward the location where the demons were pouring in, their faces etched with determination and resolve.

All across the city, defenders banded together, forming teams and launching into the battle against the horde of demons surging through the breached walls.

Adrian, amidst the chaos, finally reunited with his comrades, James, Clara, and Elena. Their faces mirrored his own shock at the sight of the shattered wall.

In this moment of peril, they knew they had to stand together and fight to protect their city.

'We can't let them wreak havoc in our home,' Adrian thought, his gaze locked on the oncoming tide of demons.

As the chaos unfolded and the demon horde surged through the breached wall, Adrian quickly caught up with his team.

James, who was leading the group, turned to face them, his brow furrowed in thought. He soon spoke, “Alright, folks, we've got to keep a level head. Adrian, you and I will be in the front to hold the line. I'll take the brunt of their attacks with my defense, and you follow up with your offensive skills."

Adrian nodded, his determination shining in his eyes. "Got it. Clara, Elena, stay behind us and provide support. Clara, focus on crowd control with your spells. Elena, pick them off from a distance."

Clara spoke while raising her staff, "Understood. I'll do my best to slow them down and create openings for you two."

Elena quickly notched an arrow and surveyed the advancing demons, "I'll cover you from afar, just make sure not to block my shots."

James: "And remember, keep an eye on each other’s backs! Adrian, make sure to call out for your moves so we can coordinate. Let's move!"

With their plan in place, the team rushed into the fray.

The four friends dashed toward the demon horde, their movements coordinated and precise. They were a well-oiled team, and it showed as they fought.

James stood as a formidable wall, deflecting blows from the demons, while Adrian darted in with precise strikes, exploiting weaknesses and taking them down one by one.

Clara used her magic to create barriers and hinder the demons' advance, while Elena positioned herself strategically, firing arrows with incredible accuracy, making sure none of her shots accidentally hit her teammates.

The four of them moved like a well-oiled machine, their years of camaraderie and experience shining through.

"To the left, Adrian!" James bellowed, and Adrian swiftly changed his course to intercept a demon that threatened to flank them.

Clara's voice joined the fray. "I'm casting a barrier to your right, guys! Push them back!"

Elena's arrows were unrelenting, taking down demons with each shot.

"Nice shot, Elena!" Adrian exclaimed as an arrow whizzed past him, finding its mark.

As the battle raged on, Adrian and his team continued to hold their ground.

Unfortunately, their coordinated efforts hardly made a change in the grand scheme of things as the demons continued to pour inside the city wall endlessly.

Meanwhile, Captain Roan and his squad were locked in a fierce struggle with the Elite Demon.

It was evident that Captain Roan and his squad were facing significant damage despite utilizing battle formations to keep the Elite Demon at bay.

As Adrian and his team fought their way through the horde of demons, they had drawn the attention of some Third Order demons.

James swung his massive sword, taking down another Second Order demon.

"We've got company, guys! These Third Order demons mean business!" Elena called out as she loosed arrow after arrow.

Adrian nodded, his eyes locked on the approaching Third Order demons. "Stay close, everyone. We can handle this."

Clara, her staff crackling with energy, sent out a barrage of spells, temporarily halting the advance of several demons.

"We need to thin their numbers before they get too close!"

The demons, a mix of Second and Third Order, closed in fast.

James grunted, feeling the impact of their attacks.

"Adrian, let's clear a path to Clara."

Adrian agreed and with a powerful charge, they cut through the demons, making way for Clara to work her magic.

Her spells erupted in a destructive display of flames, slaughtering and injuring the oncoming demons.

But the Third Order demons were relentless.

They closed in, their strength and power evident in their attacks.

Elena, perched on a rooftop, picked off some of the more weakened demons.

Adrian's muscles strained as he fended off a particularly vicious Third Order demon.

"We can't let them overwhelm us. Elena, any help?"

Elena's arrows struck true, weakening the demon, and Adrian seized the opportunity to deliver a decisive blow.

"Thanks, Elena!"

Clara's barrier offered them a moment of respite as they continued to battle against the relentless tide.

"We're holding our ground, team, keep it up!"

Perhaps, these words were the curse.

Clara's encouraging words were soon overshadowed by a fierce snarl from the Elite Demon.

Its sheer ferocity broke Captain Roan's team's formation, leaving many of them dead and Captain Roan himself heavily injured.

Despair filled Captain Roan's eyes as he faced the relentless approach of the Elite Demon. All hope seemed lost.

But then, as if answering a prayer, a massive fireball hurtled towards the Elite Demon. It struck the demon with devastating force, causing it to bellow in pain and stumble backward.

Captain Roan's eyes widened in disbelief as he watched the demon's injuries. He turned to see who had unleashed such a powerful attack.

To his astonishment, it was Cedric Lacroix, the fifth eldest child of Dunstan Lacroix, the Patriarch of the Lacroix Family.

Cedric had been one of Adrian's elder brothers who used to bully him during Adrian's time at the Lacroix Mansion.

Cedric cast a brief glance toward Captain Roan before focusing his attention back on the wounded Elite Demon.

"Captain, looks like you could use a hand," Cedric stated with an air of nonchalance that didn't match the dire situation.

Captain Roan nodded, still in disbelief, and watched as the unexpected reinforcement in the form of Cedric Lacroix. He saw was Cedric and his guards took on the Elite Demon.