I Received System to Become Dragonborn

Chapter 562: Send Messages

The Elves moved swiftly after their victory, knowing their task was far from over. Adrien, Billy, and their warriors regrouped, taking only a brief moment to catch their breath before pressing onward.

The valley behind them still bore the scars of their battle but its oppressive darkness had lifted, and the land seemed to sigh with relief. After this, hopefully the dying land will continue its live again.

They continued eastward, climbing over craggy hills and weaving through forests of twisted and petrified trees. The landscape grew increasingly desolate. Jagged rocks jutted from the earth like broken teeth and the soil beneath their boots was cracked and ashen, bearing the weight of a land corrupted by the Great Calamity’s presence.

The air was heavy with the stench of decay, and even the wind seemed to whisper warnings of danger.

As they approached another area, the terrain opened into a barren canyon, its walls towering above like a fortress of stone. The sky above was filled with dark clouds, tinged with a sickly red glow.

Tendrils of energy reached down from the sky and anchoring themselves into the canyon floor where twisted, nightmarish creatures patrolled the ground.

These creatures were larger and more grotesque than the ones in the previous valley, their bodies lined with spines and covered in pulsating, leathery skin.

Their eyes glowed an unnatural blue and their movements were jerky, like puppets being controlled by the dark force in the sky.

Adrien signaled the Elves to spread out, forming a defensive line.

"Alright, same as before. We engage, eliminate the creatures, and then destroy the tendrils. Stay vigilant, I know that you all also feel that this place feels even worse than the last."

Billy nodded, his hand tightening around the hilt of his sword. "These things are stronger; we can’t let them surround us."

The Elven warriors nodded in understanding then they start to moved with precision. As they come infor vision of those creatures and engaged, the creatures lunged, their shrieks echoing off the canyon walls.

The battle erupted again in the same chaotic clash of steel and magic just like before.

Adrien’s blade flashed as he parried the clawed swipe of a creature before driving his sword into its chest. Billy spun around, delivering a powerful slash that severed the limbs of another, black ichor spraying the ground.

"We’ve encountered multiple sites where the energy has anchored itself, corrupting the land. We need your help, your majesyy. Our forces alone won’t be enough."

Grundar frowned, his eyes narrowing. "You’re saying this corruption has reached our borders?"

"Possibly," Saeldir replied. "We need you to mobilize your scouts and check if there are any anomalies near your territories. If we are to stand any chance against this threat, we must work together."

Grundar paused, his brow furrowing in thought. He said, "My people have indeed seen strange things lately, disturbances in the stone, cracks where there should be none. It could be the same tendrils you speak of. But we think that if we hold the Great Calamity itself, that corruption will be gone. Turned out I’m wrong."

"Then we must act quickly," Saeldir urged. "If these tendrils anchor themselves in your mountains, they will drain the strength of the land, just as they’ve done elsewhere. We have to eradicate them before they spread any further."

Grundar nodded firmly. "You have my word. I’ll rally my warriors and send out scouts immediately. If we find anything, we’ll join you in the fight."

Saeldir inclined his head. "Thank you, your majesty. The survival of our realms depends on this alliance."

"How’s the Dragonborn doing?" asked the king.

"He is... I can’t really say that he is doing well. He is the one who hold the Great Calamity at bay and taking all the attention to himself. If not for him, maybe the danger that come your place will be even more dangerous."

King Grundar nodded with grim expression. Then said, "Alright. I will do my best to help."

The communication crystal dimmed as the connection ended, and Saeldir turned to his mind to send the message to his own forces, who waited with anticipation.

"Prepare our forces," he commanded. "We must stand ready to aid the Dwarves and continue our efforts to purge this darkness from our lands."

Now, the Elves and Dwarves prepared for the next phase of their joint campaign againts the darkness.

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