It's taken quite a while~~ _:('ཀ'」 ∠):
I'm relieved that the treatment for peritonitis is finally over!
- ワイアード
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Along the Arad Great Forest Road in the Galaf Forest, Halidom of Alfheim
BARABABABABA! RATAT! BAANG, BAANG!
BOOOOOM! BOOOOOM!!!
The fierce sounds of gunfire and explosions echoed through the forest. In this forest, between the third and second defense lines, approximately 5.000 soldiers of the Hardique Empire's army and 1.500 soldiers of the Halidom of Alfheim's military were engaged in a deadly battle.
The Hardique Empire's army advanced in an extended line formation through the forest, with trees and shrubs scattered around, firing their lever-action rifles and light machine guns. Most of their gunfire was aimed not directly ahead, but above them.
"Dammit! Above us! Those fucking elves are shooting from above again!"
In the next moment, countless arrows were shot from the tops of giant trees, heading towards the Hardique Empire's soldiers.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whooo!
The sharp sound of arrows slicing through the air could be heard all around. At the same time, the screams of the Hardique Empire's soldiers pierced the air.
"UGHHH!"
"HEEE!"
"AHH!!"
The elven warriors hidden in the branches of towering trees were targeting the Hardique Empire's soldiers with their archery. Using the thick branches as cover, they skillfully jumped from tree to tree, shooting and then moving again, repeating the process. However, this strategy of taking advantage of the terrain proved quite effective against the Hardique Empire's forces.
It was likely that the trees in the interior of the Halidom of Alfheim were much larger than expected, and the tall grasses also contributed to the difficulty. But the main reason was that the Hardique Empire's soldiers were not accustomed to this environment. Due to their focus on modern industrial development, they had mainly lived in barren, decayed lands where few plants grew, making combat in this dense, overgrown forest difficult and disorienting.
"We know they're up there, but they keep moving like monkeys... I can't get a clean shot!"
"Ugh! I got caught in the vines!"
"The formation's breaking up!"
"I can't see anything because of the tall grass!"
Although the Hardique Empire's army had the numerical advantage, they were clearly at a disadvantage. The number of fallen soldiers was visibly greater on their side. Unyielding, the Hardique Empire's forces retaliated with a barrage of lever-action rifles, using their superior firepower to fight back.
"Fire!"
RATATATATATATATATATA!!!
The massive roar of gunfire echoed throughout the forest, much louder than the sound of rifles.
BOBOBOBOBOOOOOOOMM!!! BOOOOOOOOM—
In an instant, the upper part of a giant tree was obliterated, and dozens of elven warriors were blown to pieces. The survivors who had managed to take cover were unable to hide their fear and confusion.
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