Chapter 89 Taking the Initiative
When a dungeon requires you to run a mechanism, but you insist on crushing it by surpassing the current version's values.
That's about it.
It's really hard to fight these armies head-on with such a huge difference in numbers.
In this whole world, only Levi dares to play like this.
If they defend, they can definitely defend.
If they consume, they can definitely outlast these Orcs.
Looking at the appearance of the troops in the city, they are also prepared for a long-term war. Anyway, there is no shortage of food or water, and the opponent is the one who suffers losses after a long attack, so just fight.
The first to collapse morale will definitely be the Orcs.
It's a bit too uncomfortable if a battle lasts for several months or more than a year.
And Levi is really not sure if there will be more accidents if he continues to consume.
No, the accident has already happened.
Looking at the group of orcs building a large siege staircase in the distance, Levi sighed again:
"I always feel that the difficulty of this battle is dynamic."
"What does this mean?"
Gandalf took the sword, chopped down another orc, and ran to the wall to stand with Levi.
"It means that it's time to end it all."
After the dwarves finished the battle and came back, a group of leaders began to gather again at the main gate of the wall.
In this short respite, Levi was the first to speak:
"I don't think we can delay any further."
He pointed to the orc engineering team behind the orcs.
"They are building something different."
"It's a large siege ladder."
Thorin recognized it.
Thranduil then added: "Those Orcs have an unimaginable talent for making things for war and torture."
"They were born for this."
"They can't get up."
Bard showed the firework crossbow brigade behind him: "We can blow up one of those stairs."
"That's true, but don't forget that there are so many Orcs that you can hardly see the end. How many times can your crossbows fire?"
Gandalf looked at Bard and asked.
Bard looked at Levi.
Levi looked at Thorin.
Thorin looked around and finally said: "Our gunpowder reserves are not too much."
With Levi's precedent, he no longer dared to say that there was no limit to a certain resource in the Lonely Mountain.
However, in this era when firearms were only a niche hobby and bombs had not been invented, the demand for gunpowder was indeed not great. The gunpowder stored in the processing room for making flares was almost all the stock in the Lonely Mountain.
To put it bluntly, they have never used this thing as their main resource, and it is good to have what they have now.
"What are you going to do?"
Gandalf asked Levi.
"Still the previous plan, beheading."
Orcs are chaotic by nature. When there is no leader to suppress them, they can fight among themselves without even external enemies.
Gandalf has a deep understanding of this. The old man often uses this to stir up trouble in the Orc camp.
"After being beaten for so long, it is time to take the initiative."
If you don't do something, it will be a waste of all this equipment.
However, the security over there is really a bit strict.
There are dense bats guarding in the sky, and there are archers all around the command platform. It is not realistic to fly over with elytra.
The air route is not possible.
It is also a bit difficult to kill directly from the ground... After all, the tens of thousands of Orcs will not just watch. Even if they don't resist, they can block the road just to that station.
Otherwise...
Levi looked at his pickaxe.
Digging deeper should be able to avoid the worms, and then a crisp surprise attack from the foot will definitely surprise Azog.
It may take a long time to dig. After all, the distance and the thickness of the mountain will not be done in a short time.
And it may not be accurate, after all, I don’t have a 3D perspective map.
"We can cover you."
Looking at Levi who was lost in thought, Dain suddenly came over, pointed to the bottom of the city wall, and said to him:
"See those chariots? I can guarantee that their ability to cut the battlefield is absolutely beyond your imagination. Except for those behemoths, nothing can stop them."
"They don’t have so many behemoths now."
The behemoths were almost consumed during the siege.
"My boys can cover you to the ruins at the foot of the mountain. After that, I believe you can handle it."
When the wall was cleared just now, the Iron Hill Lord watched Levi sweep a large area of combat posture. The armor was also invulnerable, making people want to disassemble it and study what material it was.
But let's not talk about these. The important thing is that Dain and his hammer both think Levi can do it.
"Let me join in."
Thorin suddenly said.
He would never leave Azog behind even if he died.
"Let's go together."
Seeing that the king was going to take the initiative to go to the battle, Kili and Fili looked at each other and immediately said, "Add us."
"And we can be chariot drivers."
The dwarves of the expedition team stepped forward together.
After many battles, they have proved that they are the elite among the dwarves and are qualified to take on important tasks.
Balin said with a smile on his face: "Although I am old, my skills are still not rusty. I will never waste a crossbow arrow."
"Very good, very energetic."
Although somewhat unexpected, Levi decided to adopt this proposal.
The package is successful.
He nodded and glanced at Gandalf, who gave him a 'reassured' look.
"Leave this side of the city wall to me. If another giant beast appears, I will find a way. You can just leave with peace of mind."
"All right."
A simple battle plan was thus decided.
Thranduil, Bard, Dyne, and Gandalf were responsible for defending the city and covering it. Levi, Thorin, and the expedition team led a dwarf battlefield cutting team to take the initiative to carry out the beheading.
Just when everyone was ready and ready to set off with their crossbows and ammunition, a voice sounded from behind.
"And me."
Bilbo.
This immediately made Thorin amused. He immediately jumped out of the chariot, walked to Bilbo and said seriously:
"Uncle Baggins, this is not something you can interfere with."
"As a hobbit, you are more suitable for an afternoon garden, an armchair, and a cozy study room, rather than a battlefield full of dangers and death at any time."
Bilbo opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
"I…"
"Goodbye, we will meet again."
"I can help, trust me!"
Bilbo reluctantly chased after him, but was stopped by Gandalf.
"Bilbo, I never doubted your bravery, but do you know what it means out there?"
"That means war and blood and death."
"You have done enough, really. Now that we stay here, what we need to do more is to trust our friends."
"Hey you."
Gandalf pointed to the nearest human soldier who looked a little timid and said to him:
"Take care of this hobbit for me and don't let him get out."
"Okay, okay, Master Wizard, I promise I will do this well."
The human soldier ran over quickly.
For some reason, he kept looking down without showing his face, as if he was afraid of being seen.
Old Gandalf didn't care about this. After giving the instructions, he returned to the city wall and looked up at the sky with a frown, as if he was waiting for something.
The hiccup passed quickly.
At the entrance of the city.
The chariot was prepared at the rear, and the soldiers on the city wall held pull rods and stared closely at the people below.
"The sons of Durin!"
Thorin drew his sword and shouted to the expedition team and the dwarf battlefield cutting team on one side: "Charge with me!"
Wow.
The lever was activated, the city gate opened, and five ferocious-looking, metallic-colored assault tanks rushed out, each equipped with a powerful armor-piercing automatic crossbow.
In previous city defense battles, these powerful weapons have never been put to use, and now is the time to show their power.
Following the chariot, another group of dwarf goat cavalry came out with heavy steps.
Every dwarf in the cavalry was carefully selected by Dyne to be the best of the best, whose shields were stained with the most blood and whose goat's horns were the strongest.
"Surround them!"
Azog ordered angrily.
With a ready-made city undefended, these guys actually dare to come out and die?
Do you want to see how many troops there are outside?
Who gave you the courage?
