The Demon Kings, realizing that their first offensive only hindered their advance, began deploying more aggressive tactics. The ground trembled with every step of their units, and the air seemed saturated with a corruptive energy that stifled all light magic.
Kaelen observed calmly, analyzing every movement, while Tavric coordinated his army servants to hold the line.
> "Lord Kaelen, the main Demon King is focusing his power on the right flank!" announced a servant, leaping to dodge a demonic projectile.
"Let nothing pass! Form a tight barrier!" Kaelen commanded, striking multiple demons at once with his powerful wings.
In the central flank, Tavric shouted his orders:
> "Lord Tavric, the demonic cavalry units are trying to break through!"
"Contain them! Position your servants in line and block their advance!" Tavric replied, his spear shining like a sunbeam amid the battlefield's darkness.
Kaelen's servants, experts in swift attacks and reconnaissance, intercepted surprise assaults, reporting every detail to their master. Their movements were perfectly coordinated, striking where the demon army was most vulnerable.
> "Lord Kaelen, several enemy units are regrouping for a combined offensive," warned a servant, leaping between demons to strike precisely.
"Hold your positions. Leave no opening. They must not reach Verdalis." Kaelen sent a group of demons flying with a single punch, his silver aura illuminating the battlefield.
Meanwhile, Tavric moved with his servants, turning the front line into an almost impenetrable wall. The demons tried to bypass the lines, but every attempt was stopped by a rain of blades and magical projectiles.
> "Lord Tavric, we stopped the breakthrough on the left flank, but they keep pressing!"
"Reorganize formations and strike with precision. Every servant must stay focused," Tavric ordered, cutting down enemy units attempting to escape.
The battle intensified, the sky filled with darkness and demonic lightning, but Kaelen and Tavric remained masters of the terrain. Their coordination with the servants made every move of the demon army predictable and containable.
> "Lord Kaelen… their power is immense, but our defense holds. We will not yield!"
"Exactly. Verdalis will not fall. Keep it up," Kaelen replied, his piercing gaze scanning the horizon, ready to report every threat.
The two Guardians knew this was only the beginning. The offensive would continue and escalate, but with their loyal servants and flawless coordination, Verdalis held strong. The war against the Demon Kings had begun, and every move would matter for the survival of the kingdom.