Beneath the Divine Art Barrier, more than a dozen Dark Elf Priests and Matriarchs watched the barrier on the verge of shattering, terror filling their eyes.
If the Dark Elf Matriarch slaughtered them to create Shadow Hunter Spider Demons, they might at least have a chance to survive.
But if these angels got inside, they would be dead beyond dead.
"Run."
The dozen or so of them looked at one another and saw the will to survive in each other's eyes.
Surrendering would only mean dying faster, judging by how those angels had dealt with the Outer City District.
Running was their only choice.
And the several thousand warriors behind them would become an obstacle to their escape.
Without another word, the dozen or so figures silently scattered. Some used divine arts, while others used scrolls to alter their appearances, disguising themselves as ordinary slaves and hiding among them. Once the Divine Art Barrier shattered, they would flee in every direction amid the chaos.
"Crack."
The Divine Art Barrier grew dimmer and dimmer before finally shattering.
"Retreat! Scatter in every direction!"
The instant the Divine Art Barrier shattered, more than three thousand warriors scattered and fled. There were even many mindless slave beasts among them, but under the Dark Elves' orders, they carried out the command to retreat.
Watching the enemies scatter like a frightened flock, Meltis had no time to offer thanks. She immediately returned to the front of the formation, took command once more, gathered Angel Power, and formed an Angel Battle Formation. Then she split the troops apart to slaughter the fleeing Dark Creatures.
"Why don't we go meet that Dark Elf hiding in the temple?"
"Fine."
"I agree."
"I've seen creatures like this in other worlds before, but this is my first time seeing one in