They'd been in combat for exactly thirty seconds.
Demon Elite Strike Results:
Human casualties: 27 killed, 19 woundedDemon elite casualties: 3 killed, 7 woundedTactical result: Significant human casualties inflicted, demon elites successfully withdrew
But now the human infantry knew demon warriors were present and had adapted tactics—blessed weapons, concentrated fire, coordinated response.
The next strike wouldn't be as successful.
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Central Gates
BOOM. BOOM. BOOM.
The battering ram continued its methodical work.
Kelvin commanded sixty defenders at the gates, knowing they couldn't hold forever against sustained assault.
"Drop more oil! Set the ram on fire!"
Defenders poured oil over the walls onto the ram housing below. Flaming arrows ignited it. Fire spread across the wet hides covering the ram.
But the ram crews had water barrels ready. They doused the flames, maintained the assault.
BOOM. BOOM. BOOM.
