In the darkness, the coalition forces didn't even know how many of these dirty and disgusting orcs there were. All they knew was that this was almost the most orcs they had seen in the past few decades.
The two sides fought fiercely in front of a tall arch. There are two long circular stairs here, and in the middle is a stone statue more than 20 meters high. The statue is holding a warhammer and an axe, wearing a helmet, and its face is blurred. The huge warhammer pointed straight ahead, as if roaring at something.
According to them in Bahrain, this is Turin III.
A circular staircase snakes up from the statue's legs to the door above.
Inside is Hall No. 21. According to Balin and the Turin dwarves, it is the largest transfer station in Khazad-dum, the ancient and majestic dwarf kingdom that connects the ground and the depths of the mountains. There are at least hundreds of roots in it. A stone pillar carved from huge rock! The top of the tall hall is even hundreds of meters high.
"But if we can't get in, all this is just bubbles in the water." Turka said. After the battle with the water monster ended, the coalition's progress became much faster.
The dwarves led the way, with the humans from the Elpera Kingdom in the middle, and the elves at the back slowly and quickly exploring this magnificent underground kingdom built by the ancient dwarves.
As a result, as expected, the two sides met in front of the tall arch mentioned earlier, and a fierce conflict immediately broke out.
This is the only gate to the underground dwarf kingdom. Balin said this: "We can't get around here. This is the Gate of Turin. Turin III built this place and made it a link between the surface and the dwarf holy land." The first level.”
Obviously, the orcs hiding in the shadow of this ancient underground kingdom did not do anything. They guarded the place tightly, using short crossbows and broken boulders, on the high stairs, from top to bottom. shooting.
Whenever the dwarves wanted to raise their bucklers and charge forward, these short, dirty creatures would immediately push down various large rocks and block the two long stairs.
Since the terrain is so large, it is obviously unrealistic to deploy a large army in underground mines. Moreover, neither side had any siege weapons, and the only weapons they could rely on were bows and crossbows. But there are not many archers among the dwarves, and there are even fewer marksmen like Kili.
Humans do have many archers, but their vision is greatly limited in the dim terrain, and they don't seem to have any advantage in shooting.
So the coalition forces were in a stalemate with the orcs here for a while. The only good thing is that the equipment of the dwarves is obviously better than that of the orcs. It is much better. They all wear armor, helmets, and shields, so they will not suffer too much for a while.
Until the arrival of Turka and the elves who had finished dealing with the water monster.
Looking at the orcs taking advantage of the terrain, Turka gestured to Gildo.
Gildor immediately directed the elves to come forward.
Hundreds of handsome elves drew their bows and arrows lightly, took aim, and when they let go, hundreds of sharp arrows pierced the darkness and hit the orcs who dared to show their heads.
At the same time, the dwarf immediately stepped forward to clear the boulders from the steps.
At this time, the orcs hiding in this ancient underground kingdom discovered that among their enemies were the pointed-eared elves they hated most.
But just like Bahrain and the others were restricted by the terrain before, although the Gate of Turin was tall, the orcs could only place hundreds of their chirping little compatriots on it at the same time. Facing the elves with sharpshooting skills, they could not Dominate. So soon, swarms of orcs fell under the gate.
The remaining orcs immediately retreated cowardly, refusing to show up again no matter how the tall orc leader beat, scolded and threatened them.
The dwarves took the opportunity, led by Oin and Nori, to clear away the boulders on the stairs and rushed up.
It is indeed as Bahrain said, it is a huge hall.
It would take almost four dwarves to surround the tall stone pillars, and the high dome makes people think that the sky is above their heads. The deep and wide corridors extend in all directions, reaching into the darkness as far as the eye can see.
"Don't retreat! Kill them!" The tall and burly Orc leader shouted angrily. He stabbed an Orc who dared to retreat with a spear, and his eyes as black as coal revealed bloodthirsty rage. .
"The Lord of Darkness, I swear, I will throw any coward who retreats into the abyss and let the black smoke and flames engulf him!"
I don't know whether it was its threat that had an effect, or the intimidation of the cold scimitars in the hands of the thugs around it. Many of the retreating, short, dirty and disgusting orcs looked at each other with a look of fear in their dim yellow eyes.
These cowardly creatures finally pushed and shoved each other, making unknown screams, waving scimitars and clubs, and swarmed towards the gate of Turin again.
"Put up your shields! Put up your shields!" Nori and Oin, who were the first to rush up, shouted loudly. The dwarves formed a row of solid shields and collided with the tide of orcs. together.
"Etc., etc!"
"prick!"
There is nothing to say. Both sides have been enemies for thousands of years. No matter who falls, it will not be enough to bring this never-ending battle to a complete end.
The dwarves' shield formation was like a strong dam. It first tried hard to withstand the first wave of impact from the orcs, and then they let out a loud roar, thrust forward with the spear in their hands, and then pushed hard. As a result, the dwarves were strong and strong. He actually pushed back the tide of orcs a few steps.
The dwarves behind immediately followed up and joined the dwarves' shield formation. Even if occasionally their compatriots were hit by arrows or lay down with swords, they would never retreat.
For a time, shouts of killing and screams could be heard in the huge dwarf hall, making the dark mountain rumble.
As for Ouyin and Nori, who were the sharp knives in the middle of the shield array, they furiously pushed away the thick orc formation in front, opening a corridor for impact. A large number of humans from the Kingdom of Elpera rushed out of the gap in a frenzy. come out.
They are well-equipped and have high morale. Although they are novices, they are full of courage and are not afraid of sacrifice. The short orcs, with almost no armor except for a few bosses, are not their opponents at all.
"For the king!"
They shouted, waving their swords and spears, with a light called fanaticism in their eyes, like a hot sharp knife, cutting fiercely into the middle of the enemy, sweeping away the enemies in front.
Many orcs had not seen such a brave human being for many years. They screamed, or fought against him ferociously, or dropped their weapons and turned around and ran away.
No matter how much the tall and burly half-orc whipped and cursed, it was of no avail.
Inspired by this, the dwarves on both sides also shouted and struggled forward. As a result, the smaller coalition forces actually faced off against the overwhelming orcs.
Behind them, an endless stream of coalition forces were pouring out from the Gate of Turin.
