Dead:Lost - Chapter 7 Before The Red Dawn

We passed the [Third Danger Zone] with ease. We only encounter small resistance there. As, we reached the [Fourth Danger Zone] once again we encounter only small monsters like wolves and demonic birds. Of course, we get rid of them easily.

“This is [North Wind of Liberation] Party’s Leader Zack Elderick von Tavaniris to all party leaders outside of guild’s carriage. Shortly after this, we will reach [Fifth Danger Zone] and the weather on there is really bad.”

“Confirmed, this is [White Falcon] Leader’s Ishizaki Haruhisa von Alexandria, how bad is the weather there?”

“It’s a rainstorm out there. There is also strong wind. I can’t recommend the Archers except Magic Archers or Arcane Archers to participate in the defense any further.”

“This is [Easghervel] Party’s Leader Naval Helsith von Dervionne on behalf of [Istheris Sunaria], [Holy Reighern] and [CST] Party’s Leader to Zack Elderick. Did the guild tell you the information of what monsters is there via [Divination] Magic?”

“Report stated of huge flying monsters, three or five packs of them.”

“Is that so? Then it’s bad for the riders.” said Naval.

“It’s Wyvern.” I said.

“What?! How do you know, Ishizaki-dono?” asked Zack.

“Three or five packs, ganging up against horsemen around canyon and they are huge. It’s must be a Draconoid Family, specifically Wyvern, since Dragon always hunts alone and attacks on an open area without obstacles like desert or grassland.”

“You sure know a lot about these areas Alexandria-dono. You also knew the [Fifth Danger Zone] geographical structure.” said Naval.

“I have traveled to these canyons with my party members a few times. At every journey, we had been attacked by Wyverns. The best way to take them down is to aim at their wings, head, eyes or heart that located on middle left of their chest. Oh, do not forget to loot them. Wyverns have high-quality materials.”

“[Auto Loot] eh? That magic is quite handy…” said Zack.

“…and do not forget that Wyvern has Mithril-like scale. Good luck.” I warned him.

“Alright, thanks for information Alexandria-dono.” said Naval.

“By the way, I heard a very loud explosive sound from the back. Did your party used high-rank explosive magic?” asked Zack.

“Combination magic to be exact, I didn’t know the impact will be that big. Oh, by the way how do you fare against the Giant Centipede and Scorpion Naval-dono? I heard the battle is quite nasty.”

“Yes. We encountered them when they fought each other. We get mixed up when the scorpion threw that centipede right in front of us. To eradicate them we used medium-high rank magic and it sure wasted our time.”

“Any causalities?” I asked.

“There are some. But thankfully they are only wounded from the debris and impacts. We also need to tend the injured horses and swapped them with our reserves.”

“[CST] Party’s Leader, Kenzia Rahealis von Frantoire joining in. First thanks you for your information [White Falcon] Party’s Leader Ishizaki Haruhisa von Alexandria. Second, we will reach the [Fifth Danger Zone] momentarily. Guild Master has ordered all leaders to go back to their parties and shift our formation”

“Ishizaki-dono, Helsith-dono and Rahealis-dono, best regards to all you.” Then, Zack cut the [Broadcast].

“To all members of [White Falcon], change formation to receive aerial attack. Enemies in the [Fifth Danger Zone] has been confirmed as Wyvern and there are five packs.”

“WHAT?!” Everyone expressed their surprise over the broadcast.

“Is it true Kaichou?!” Mikazuchi asked me to confirm this.

“Yes, there is 80% chance that we will encounter them there. If we are lucky, there will be only big packs of demonic birds or monster birds. If we are not, high chance that we will encounter an adult Draconoid or packs of young small or medium-sized Draconoid.”

“We can’t fight them while riding. They will hunts us one by one like a mouse if we are on a horse.”

“I agree with Abel’s. Aerial foes have much more advantage than ground troops. They have much more speed and maneuverability in the sky. We can’t outrun them or outmaneuver them. I suggest to break our carriage and form an anti-air formation. While at it, we need to store our horses too.”

“Yeah, it’s just like what we did on Reivel Canyon long time ago Aniki.”

“So, Leader, what’s your order?” asked Jack.

“ALL UNIT, WE WILL NOT STOP. CHANGE OUR RIDING FORMATION. ARCHERS STAY ON TOP OR AROUND YOUR CARRIAGES. SCOUTS AND KNIGHT MAKE A TWO-LINE FORMATION AND AGGRO THE ENEMIES. MAGES, ENCHANT THE ARCHERS, THE HORSES AND YOURSELF. YOU MAY ATTACK THEM WITH YOUR MEDIUM-HIGH OR HIGH-RANKED MAGIC. WARLOCKS, YOU ARE FREE TO ATTACK, BUT DO NOT ATTACK WITH SPELLS THAT HAVE HIGH AGGRO!”

“ARCHERS AND MAGES AIM FOR THEIR WINGS, ARCANE ARCHERS AIM FOR THE CHEST AS FOR MAGIC ARCHERS SHOOT THEIR HEAD OR USE YOUR POWER HOMING RAPID SHOT. EVERYONE GOT THAT?”

“YES SIR!” said Ardal.

“KEEP THE AGGRO ON KNIGHTS OR SCOUTS PERIODICALLY, SYNCHRONIZE YOUR COOLDOWN SO IT WILL NOT OVERLAPPED WITH EACH OTHER. DO NOT USE THE [TAUNT] SKILLS IN THE SAME TIME!”

“Okay Leader.” said Arnold.

“ARCANE WARRIORS! USE YOUR ENCHANTED JAVELINS OR SPEARS. BATTLEMAGES MATCH YOUR TARGET WITH ARCANE ARCHERS AND MAGIC ARCHERS.”

“Yes!” said Matthew and Jonas.

“WARLOCKS AND SORCERERS HEAR ME! PRIORITIZE PIERCING [WIND] ELEMENTAL MAGIC OR [LIGHTNING] ELEMENTAL MAGIC. USE HOMING AND FAST MAGIC SPELLS”

“Ahahah! THIS will be fun!” Tim laughs maniacally as he prepares his spell.

“WITCHES USE YOUR [WITCH ARTS] TO WEAKEN THE TARGET. WIZARD WILL TAKE SEMI-SUPPORT ROLE.”

“We will, Leader. Rest assured.” said Hazel.

“THERE WILL BE STORM AHEAD. EVERYONE USES SKILLS OR SPELLS THAT MAY HELP YOU. FOR SCOUTS, DON’T FORGET TO USE [STABLE RIDING] SKILL OR SPELL!”

“Copy that.” said Jack as he cast the spell.

“Entering [Fifth Danger Zone] in 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5…” Mikazuchi is counting down our arrival as we move closer.

“Hey Aniki, we have been riding on horseback for four daesh, and now it is the fifth daesh. I’m getting sick of this.”

“We still two daesh remaining. Be patient Robert, I’m also getting tired of this.”

“4,3,2,1…0…We are entering [New Zone]. Commence the operation, and wait for further orders. We Enchanters will take Sub-Commands from Main Leader.” said Mikazuchi.

As we arrived, we are welcomed by heavy rain and strong wind. It’s like a storm out here. I changed my equipment to a [Rogue Set] as well as other Rogues in my party members. The Warriors, Knights and Mages have followed my order and shift to square formation.

“HAVE ALL PEOPLE WHO STAND ON THE CARRIAGE ROOF CASTED [STABLE FOOTSTEP] AND [EAGLE’S CLAW]? IF YOU DON’T HAVE IT, ASK THE MAGES TO CAST IT ON YOU.”

“Yes, we have, Leader. Thanks for your concern.” said Toval.

We kept riding on our horse until we arrived at the canyon. We are welcomed by flocks of demonic Harpies. Shortly after we started engaging them, the packs of Wyvern appeared.

“Shit, we are still dealing with Harpies and now the Wyverns have come?!” Toval mumbling to himself while casting sparks of [Lightning] Magic, followed by magic arrows explosion on the Wyverns.

“ARCHERS, ACTIVATE YOUR [PRECISION TARGETING] AND [VITAL SHOT] SKILL TO TAKE THEM DOWN. SCOUTS, STAY WITH THE KNIGHTS AND HANDLE THE HARPIES!”

“YES!” they replied while shooting another barrage of arrows.

“ALCHEMISTS, WIZARDS, WITCHES IN SUPPORT TEAM, DIVERT THEIR GAZE FROM US!”

I channeled my mana to the javelin in my hand and threw it at the Harpies. I have downed half of the Harpies while the rest of party members have taken down most of the Wyverns.

“ALL UNIT, ACTIVATE [MAGIC RESISTANCE] AND [MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEBUFF IMMUNITY]! CAST IT TO THE HORSES TOO!” I gave them a new order and nearly avoided harpies and Wyverns dead body as it fell near me. I immediately store them in my storage.

“BE CAREFUL! AVOID THE DEAD BODIES! DON’T LET THE CARRIAGES HIT IT! USE THE CONFUSION AMONG ENEMY RANK TO WIPE THEM OUT!”

“YES SIR!” they reply in enthusiasm as they move to finish off the enemies.