Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gege Wu, a Necromancer, encounters humanoid mechas (over three meters tall) with a pilot in a cockpit, equipped with circular saw blades and mechanical claws, pursuing Orcs in the desert.
• The Orcs (around 1.6-1.7 meters tall, wolf-like heads, agile) try to escape but are eventually slaughtered by the mechas.
• Gege Wu's Undead troops hide, and he reports the incident to Zhou Xu.

Character Developments

• Gege Wu demonstrates his sensory abilities as a Saint Realm Mage, monitoring the enemy from a safe distance.
• Zhou Xu, upon receiving the report, shows strategic thinking, deciding to maintain a safe distance from the new faction.

Significant Themes

• Technology vs. Magic: The mechas represent a different form of power from the magical abilities of the Undead and Mages.
• Concealment vs. Revealing Strength: Zhou Xu chooses to conceal their strength and maintain a safe distance rather than engaging the new faction.

Character Interactions

• Gege Wu and Zhou Xu: Gege Wu reports his findings to Zhou Xu, who then makes a strategic decision based on the new information.
• Mecha Pilots vs. Orcs: The mecha pilots hunt and slaughter the Orcs, demonstrating their technological advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xu receives intelligence from Gege Wu about the enemy's location, which is two months' travel away in a vast, resource-scarce desert.
• Zhou Xu deploys troops to monitor the enemy's movements and capture an Orc for intelligence, but decides against setting up a sandstorm Restriction due to its limited coverage and potential countereffects.
• Qin Fen, interested in the reported Mechas, visits Zhou Xu and analyzes the enemy's Mecha technology, concluding it's likely black technology.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xu demonstrates strategic thinking and caution, considering potential risks and benefits before making decisions.
• Qin Fen shows enthusiasm and expertise in Mecha technology, providing valuable insights to Zhou Xu.

Significant Themes

• The vast and harsh desert environment poses challenges for both sides, affecting their strategies and resource allocation.
• Black technology, represented by the enemy's Mechas, is presented as advanced and difficult to understand or replicate.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xu and Qin Fen engage in a professional discussion about the enemy's Mechas and the steam power armor project, leading to a mutual exchange of information and a decision to increase the R&D budget for the latter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Zhou increases military funding and recruitment due to an unknown force discovered on the desert outskirts.
• Gege Wu deploys Undead officers from the Hundred Refinements and Extraordinary Realms to surveil the unknown force and Orcs.
• An Orc is captured by the Undead officers after trying to escape the unknown force.

Character Developments

• Song Jinyu, the main character, is given increased responsibilities and pressure due to the potential war.
• The captured Orc shows fear, desperation, and finally cooperation when faced with the Undead officers.

Significant Themes

• Urgency and preparation for war.
• The use of unconventional tactics (Undead officers as sentinels) for intelligence gathering.
• The power dynamic between captor and captive.

Character Interactions

• Song Jinyu interacts with the Emperor, receiving orders and increased responsibilities.
• The Undead officers (Gege Wu, Hundred Refinements Realm Undead, and Extraordinary Realm Mage) capture and interrogate the Orc.
• The Orc interacts with the Undead officers, initially trying to deceive them but eventually cooperating out of fear for his life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Undead officers encounter an Orc named Bloodfang, a Jackalman, and initially assume he's strong due to stereotypes about Orcs.
• Bloodfang reveals his tribe's survival strategy: group hunting of small and medium-sized animals, avoiding larger prey and humans.
• Bloodfang shares his tribe's history: they were driven out by Goblins who sought a black, sticky substance (petroleum) near their lands.
• The Undead officer offers Bloodfang and his tribe asylum in Great Zhou, on condition of surrender and adherence to their laws.

Character Developments

• Bloodfang: Initially portrayed as a typical strong Orc, he's revealed to be a "skinny dog," relying on group tactics for survival. He's desperate, willing to surrender to save his tribe.
• Undead Officer: Initially skeptical and judgmental, he reassesses Bloodfang and his tribe upon learning their true nature. He offers asylum, showing strategic thinking and understanding of the value of petroleum.

Significant Themes

• Stereotyping: The Undead officers initially judge Bloodfang based on stereotypes about Orcs, leading to a misassessment of his tribe's capabilities.
• Survival and Adaptation: The Jackalman tribe's survival strategy, both in terms of hunting and their response to the Goblin invasion, is a central theme.
• Resource Control: The Goblin's invasion and the Undead officer's interest in petroleum highlight the importance of resources in this world.

Character Interactions

• Undead Officer and Bloodfang: The officer initially interrogates Bloodfang, then offers him asylum, showing a shift from suspicion to understanding and compassion.
• Bloodfang and his Tribe: Bloodfang's primary concern is the survival of his tribe, reflecting their strong collective consciousness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bloodfang suggests bringing his entire Jackalman tribe to help against the Goblins, but the Undead officer initially hesitates due to the increased risk of exposure.
• The Undead officer agrees after Bloodfang argues that his kin can provide more intelligence about the Goblins and that the risk is minimal due to Goblins' lack of night vision.
• A Vengeful Spirit is sent to follow Bloodfang to ensure his loyalty.
• Bloodfang leads the Undead officer to the Jackalman rendezvous point, where they decide to join the Undead officer to survive.

Character Developments

• The Undead officer shows strategic thinking and caution, willing to take risks but only if the benefits outweigh the dangers.
• Bloodfang demonstrates leadership and persuasiveness, convincing his tribe to join the Undead officer despite their initial reservations.

Significant Themes

• Survival: Both the Jackalmen and the Undead officer are driven by the need to survive, leading to their alliance.
• Risk vs. Reward: The Undead officer weighs the risks and potential benefits before agreeing to Bloodfang's proposal.
• Lack of Choice: The Jackalmen feel they have no other option but to join the Undead officer to ensure their survival.

Character Interactions

• The Undead officer and Bloodfang: They engage in a negotiation where Bloodfang tries to persuade the Undead officer to accept his tribe's help, and the Undead officer evaluates the risks and benefits.
• The Jackalmen: They discuss their dire situation and decide to join the Undead officer after Bloodfang presents the option.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, a married man, is overwhelmed by social obligations during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays.
• He decides to take three consecutive days off work to manage his commitments more efficiently.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates responsibility and pragmatism in managing his work and personal life.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to balance work and personal life, especially during holidays.
• The importance of efficient time management.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist communicates his decision to his colleagues, expressing understanding and appreciation for their support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Jackalmen, led by Bloodfang, traverse the desert with an Undead officer for two months, facing extreme hunger and thirst.
• They reach the border of Great Zhou, where they encounter a vast army of Undead Soldiers, causing them to follow the Undead officer closely.
• Upon entering Great Zhou's territory, they find humans and receive water and food, relieving their suffering.
• They arrive at an oasis outpost in Great Zhou, where they drink and rest.

Character Developments

• Bloodfang: He becomes gaunt and desperate due to hunger and thirst but maintains his curiosity and adaptability.
• Undead Officer: He shows understanding and patience towards the Jackalmen, providing explanations about Great Zhou and its Undead, and revealing his past as a human.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The Jackalmen's struggle for survival in the harsh desert environment is the central theme.
• Adaptation: Both the Jackalmen and the Undead officer must adapt to new circumstances, with the Jackalmen learning about Great Zhou and its Undead, and the Undead officer dealing with the living Jackalmen.
• Trust and Fear: The Jackalmen initially fear and mistrust the Undead officer and the Undead Soldiers, but their fear turns to trust as they receive help and learn more about Great Zhou.

Character Interactions

• Bloodfang and the Undead Officer: Their relationship evolves from one of mistrust and fear to one of understanding and cooperation as they learn more about each other and Great Zhou.
• Jackalmen and Undead Soldiers: The Jackalmen initially fear the Undead Soldiers but later feel relief and gratitude towards them for providing water and food.
• Jackalmen and Great Zhou Humans: The Jackalmen encounter humans in Great Zhou for the first time, feeling a sense of relief and peace despite not being their own kind.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Undead officer leaves the Jackalmen at the Saint Roland border garrison.
• Xie Liancheng, a Vajra Realm general, meets the Jackalmen and lays down rules for them.
• Grappling Hook, the strongest Jackalman, challenges Xie Liancheng but is defeated with a single punch.
• Xie Liancheng offers to fight all Jackalmen at once, further demonstrating his strength.
• The Jackalmen, recognizing Xie Liancheng's power, comply with his instructions and follow him to their new accommodations.

Character Developments

• The Undead officer shows decisiveness and efficiency in leaving the Jackalmen.
• Xie Liancheng displays his strength, confidence, and authority, earning respect from the Jackalmen.
• Grappling Hook shows courage in challenging Xie Liancheng but also learns the gap in their power.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamic between different races and individuals.
• The importance of understanding and accepting one's place in a new environment.
• The role of strength and authority in maintaining order and respect.

Character Interactions

• The Undead officer and the Jackalmen part ways with mixed emotions.
• Xie Liancheng and the Jackalmen interact, with Xie Liancheng asserting his dominance and the Jackalmen learning to respect him.
• The Jackalmen among themselves show support and camaraderie, cheering for Grappling Hook during his challenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Jackalmen's status panels and population information are registered smoothly.
• The Jackalmen provide valuable intelligence about the Goblins' use of firearms.
• Shi Lei decides to use the Jackalmen for labor initially, assigning them to the sand control department.
• The Jackalmen's remarkable recovery and appetite astonish the Humans on the Saint Roland border.

Character Developments

• Grappling Hook: Revealed to be a talented Jackalman with a '4-star Valor, 3-star Stamina, Assault' panel, explaining his earlier defiance.
• Blood Hand: Shows potential with the 'Seize Opportunity' talent, suggesting he could become an elite soldier with proper cultivation.
• Shi Lei: Demonstrates strategic thinking in analyzing the Goblins' tactics and planning for the Jackalmen's integration.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Integration: The Jackalmen's struggle to adapt to life among Humans and their eventual acceptance.
• Survival Instincts: The Jackalmen's incredible digestive system and appetite, driven by their bodies' urgent need for nutrients.
• Intelligence and Strategy: The importance of gathering and analyzing information to gain a tactical advantage.

Character Interactions

• Shi Lei and the Jackalmen: Shi Lei treats the Jackalmen with respect and understanding, arranging for their needs and planning their future roles.
• The Jackalmen and the Humans: Despite initial awkwardness, the Jackalmen and Humans coexist peacefully, with the Humans showing acceptance and the Jackalmen working diligently.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Jackalmen's exceptional digestive system and vitality are discovered, leading Shi Lei to incorporate them into the desert troops officially, granting them citizenship in Great Zhou.
• The Jackalmen, satisfied with their new lives of regular meals and no hunger, accept the new discipline and workload.
• Grappling Hook, among the Jackalmen, stands out for his dedication to personal strength improvement, reaching Bronze two-star in a short time.
• The Jackalmen's Desert Sentinel unit is officially formed, complementing the Undead Soldiers' fixed-point vigilance with their flexibility and speed in desert missions.
• Zhou Xu receives intelligence about the Goblin faction, focusing on their technological advancements in firearms and potential Mecha development.

Character Developments

• The Jackalmen: They adapt to their new lives, prioritizing their basic needs (food, shelter, family) and accepting the discipline of military life.
• Grappling Hook: He demonstrates exceptional talent and dedication to improving his martial arts skills, reaching Bronze two-star in the Hundred Refinements Realm.
• Zhou Xu: He reassesses his stereotypes about Goblins based on new intelligence, strategizing for potential future conflicts.

Significant Themes

• Pragmatism: The Jackalmen prioritize their basic needs and accept military discipline for the sake of a stable life with regular meals.
• Adaptation: The Jackalmen adapt to their new environment and role within Great Zhou, complementing the existing forces.
• Technological Advancement: The Goblin faction's focus on technological development, particularly firearms and potential Mecha, is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Shi Lei and Xie Liancheng: They work together to integrate the Jackalmen into the military, with Xie Liancheng serving as a mentor and role model.
• Grappling Hook and other Martial Artists: Grappling Hook joins the regular sparring sessions, improving his skills and integrating with the other soldiers.
• Zhou Xu and his advisors: Zhou Xu discusses the Goblin intelligence with his advisors, strategizing for potential future conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Xu and Yalveth discuss strategies against the goblins, emphasizing the importance of intelligence gathering and preparation.
• Zhou Xu worries about the unknown enemy, prioritizing the balancing of interests over simple victory.
• On the desert border, jackalmen, including Grappling Hook, perform sentry duties, showing no interest in fighting the goblins.
• Grappling Hook spars with a human officer, revealing his claws mid-fight, and later discusses custom weapon options with the officer.

Character Developments

• Zhou Xu demonstrates his strategic thinking and cautious nature, valuing intelligence and the balancing of interests.
• Yalveth, as the Great Zhou's foremost general, is confident in her combat power and believes it could end the battle against the goblins.
• Grappling Hook shows improvement in his fighting skills, revealing his claws in a moment of instinct, and later considers customizing a weapon better suited to his fighting style.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Caution: Zhou Xu's emphasis on thorough preparation and gathering intelligence highlights the importance of being ready for the unknown.
• The Balancing of Interests: Zhou Xu's focus on maximizing benefits and minimizing costs underscores the strategic nature of war and the pursuit of interests.
• Adaptation and Improvement: Grappling Hook's consideration of a custom weapon shows his adaptability and willingness to improve his fighting style.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Xu and Yalveth discuss strategies, showing a level of trust and understanding in their relationship.
• Grappling Hook spars with a human officer, revealing his claws and later discussing custom weapon options, demonstrating camaraderie and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Zhou's military has shifted to primarily using Infantry equipped with Lei Ming Rifles, with Martial Artists still present but melee weapons less demanded.
• Custom weapon forging and repair services have declined, requiring officers to visit the military equipment Forging Department in the city.
• Grappling Hook, a Jackalman, visits the city with Old Zhang, a Human Race officer, to order a custom weapon.

Character Developments

• Grappling Hook: Shows curiosity and adaptability in the city, helps unload cargo at the train station, and expresses desire to visit Old Zhang's hometown.
• Old Zhang: Acts as a guide and mentor to Grappling Hook, shares stories about his hometown, and offers to host Grappling Hook when he visits.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and change: Grappling Hook adapts to the city environment, and both characters adapt to new technologies like the Steam Train.
• Unity and camaraderie: Grappling Hook and Old Zhang work together, showing unity and mutual respect.
• Acceptance: Great Zhou citizens accept the Jackalmen's surrender, reflecting the theme of acceptance and tolerance.

Character Interactions

• Grappling Hook and Old Zhang: They interact as friends and comrades, with Old Zhang guiding Grappling Hook through the city and sharing his experiences.
• Grappling Hook and the staff at the train station: They interact briefly, with the staff expressing gratitude for their help in unloading cargo.
• Grappling Hook and the blacksmith: They interact professionally, with Grappling Hook clearly stating his requirements for the custom weapon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An apprentice is tasked with measuring a Jackalman's hands for custom Alloy Claws, a complex and precise task.
• Minister Li Gan from the Imperial Capital's Forging Department visits for an exchange and study.
• Minister Carter, the branch chief, notices the apprentice's struggle and takes over the measurement task.

Character Developments

• The apprentice shows initial nervousness and lack of confidence but learns from Minister Carter.
• Minister Carter demonstrates professionalism and willingness to teach, despite initial concern for his branch's reputation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of precision and attention to detail in crafting weapons.
• The value of exchange and study among professionals to improve skills and knowledge.
• The responsibility of experienced individuals to guide and teach those less skilled.

Character Interactions

• The apprentice and Minister Carter interact, with Carter taking over the task and teaching the apprentice.
• Ministers Li Gan and Carter discuss a complex weapon order, demonstrating mutual respect and willingness to collaborate.
• Grappling Hook and Old Zhang, unaware of the ministers' identities, receive unexpected attention for their weapon customization.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wind-Grasping Claws are destroyed by Zhou Xu's lightning strike, rendering them unusable.
• Great Zhou is modernizing with steam-powered equipment, including in military forging departments.
• The Military Equipment Forging Department focuses on adjusting the design of the Alloy Claws for the grappling hook.
• Old Zhang and the grappling hook explore the city, experiencing local customs and traditions.
• The custom-made Alloy Claws are delivered to the grappling hook after a week, with Li Gan's involvement expediting the process.

Character Developments

• The grappling hook gains a new pair of custom Alloy Claws, which are more comfortable and efficient than his previous dual blades.
• Old Zhang, as the grappling hook's mentor, helps him put on and use the new Alloy Claws.
• Li Gan, as a skilled forger, plays a crucial role in expediting the creation of the Alloy Claws.

Significant Themes

• The advancement of technology and its impact on society and military equipment.
• The importance of customization and adaptation of equipment to suit individual needs.
• The value of mentorship and guidance in skill development.

Character Interactions

• The grappling hook and Old Zhang spend time together exploring the city and training.
• The grappling hook interacts with other officers, who express interest and amazement at his new Alloy Claws.
• Li Gan and Minister Carter work together to create the Alloy Claws, showcasing their professional collaboration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Goblins start advancing deeper into the desert, likely for more petroleum resources.
• Zhou Xu and border fortresses prepare for war, increasing military exercises and troop reinforcements.
• Shi Lei and Li Ce arrange war supplies and defensive facilities in oasis strongholds, expecting war to start soon.
• Goblins' exploration force moves closer to Great Zhou border, prompting troop deployment to oasis strongholds.

Character Developments

• Grappling Hook's dormant hatred for Goblins reignites with the news of potential war.
• Shi Lei and Li Ce demonstrate strategic thinking and preparedness for war.

Significant Themes

• Suspicion and mistrust between factions (illustrated by the "three questions").
• Preparation and inevitability of war.
• Resource acquisition and conflict (petroleum resources driving Goblins' actions).

Character Interactions

• Shi Lei and Li Ce collaborate in war preparations.
• Grappling Hook and Old Zhang discuss the potential war, reflecting Grappling Hook's internal struggle and renewed determination.
• Zhou Xu, Shi Lei, and Li Ce are shown to be in communication and agreement regarding war preparations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Jackalman squad, led by Bloodfang, is on routine patrol in the desert.
• They spot a red airship, which seems familiar to Bloodfang.
• The airship's lookout detects a reflection from Bloodfang's telescope.
• Bloodfang sounds an alarm, and a Messenger relays the warning to the oasis stronghold.
• Wei Qing, the frontline commander, dispatches a Giant Eagle Knight squad to investigate.
• The Giant Eagle Knights confirm the airship's presence and report back.
• Wei Qing orders the immediate shooting down of the airship.

Character Developments

• Bloodfang demonstrates his keen observation skills and quick thinking in responding to the threat.
• Wei Qing shows decisive leadership in handling the situation.
• The Messenger demonstrates diligence and professionalism in relaying the warning.

Significant Themes

• The importance of vigilance and quick response in warfare.
• The advantages and disadvantages of different vantage points (ground vs. air).
• The role of communication and relaying information in military operations.

Character Interactions

• Bloodfang and his Jackalman squad work together to conceal themselves and sound the alarm.
• Bloodfang's squad and the Messenger work together to relay the warning to the oasis stronghold.
• Wei Qing and the Giant Eagle Knights work together to confirm and respond to the threat posed by the airship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Giant Eagle Knights engage with Goblin airships, exposing Great Zhou's presence.
• Wei Qing orders the knights to shoot down the Goblin airships to prevent their stronghold's location from being exposed.
• The knights successfully tear the hot air balloons of the Goblin airships, causing them to plummet.
• Goblin soldiers attempt to escape using parachutes but are targeted by the Giant Eagle Knights.
• The knights manage to capture a Goblin officer alive after shooting down the other soldiers.

Character Developments

• Wei Qing demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in ordering the attack on the Goblin airships.
• The Giant Eagle Knights exhibit exceptional aerial combat skills, precision, and coordination, showcasing their mastery of high-altitude warfare.

Significant Themes

• Initiative vs. passivity in warfare: Wei Qing chooses to take the initiative to protect their stronghold's secrecy.
• The importance of adaptability in combat: The Goblin soldiers' lack of experience in such situations leads to their downfall.
• The role of wind and environment in combat: The Giant Eagle Knights' proficiency in using wind to their advantage gives them a significant edge.

Character Interactions

• Wei Qing issues orders to the Giant Eagle Knights, demonstrating his command and authority.
• The Giant Eagle Knights work together, displaying teamwork and coordination in their attacks on the Goblin soldiers.
• The captured Goblin officer's interaction with the Giant Eagle Knights highlights the power dynamics and the knights' indifference to their prisoners' emotional states.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Zhou's Giant Eagles carry Goblin Soldiers to an oasis outpost and drop them, causing disorientation.
• Goblin Officer feels embarrassed but remains calm, realizing they're under attack.
• Wei Qing sees the captured Goblins for the first time and finds them different from his mental image.
• Goblin Officer confesses immediately upon seeing interrogation tools, surprising the interrogator.

Character Developments

• Wei Qing: Shows relief at the successful destruction of Goblin Airships and suspicion about the easy confession.
• Goblin Officer: Initially embarrassed but calm, later confesses immediately due to fear of torture.

Significant Themes

• The fear and reality of torture as an interrogation tool.
• The contrast between Wei Qing's expectations and the reality of Goblins.
• The weakness of the Goblin force due to their over-reliance on airships.

Character Interactions

• Wei Qing interacts with his Personal Soldier, discussing the unexpected confession and the possibility of a trap.
• The Goblin Officer interacts with the interrogator, confessing immediately upon seeing the tools.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Qing's forces capture goblins and obtain intel about a 300-strong goblin unit.
• Jackalmen sentries, led by Bloodfang, approach the crashed Airship but find it engulfed in flames and explode, killing any goblins nearby.
• Wei Qing dispatches Giant Eagle Knights to locate the goblin unit and sends Undead cavalry to intercept them.
• The goblin exploration force sets up camp and attempts to communicate with their Airship using primitive radio equipment, but fails.

Character Developments

• Wei Qing demonstrates strategic thinking by sending reconnaissance forces and acting cautiously despite the goblins' apparent weakness.
• Bloodfang shows prudence in maintaining a safe distance from the burning Airship wreckage.

Significant Themes

• The importance of reconnaissance and gathering intelligence before engaging in battle.
• The contrast between the Great Zhou's advanced technology (Miniature Communication Magic Cubes) and the goblins' primitive radio equipment.

Character Interactions

• Wei Qing interacts with the captured goblins, interrogating them for information.
• Bloodfang and his Jackalmen sentries interact with the goblin corpses, salvaging usable equipment.
• The goblin communicator attempts to interact with the Airship via radio, but fails, leading to a sense of urgency.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Undead Skeleton Cavalry charges directly into the Goblin camp, causing chaos and scattering the Goblins.
• The Goblins deploy their 'Ripper' mechas to counter the Skeleton Cavalry, revealing two mechas hidden under a sunshade.
• The Giant Eagle Knights attempt to destroy the Ripper mechas but fail due to their protective design and the Goblins' quick response.
• The Ripper mechas, with their circular saws and mechanical claws, tear through the Skeleton Cavalry, causing significant damage.
• The Goblins' confidence grows, but they are suddenly attacked by mysterious, explosive packages, causing devastating damage.

Character Developments

• The Goblin pilots gain confidence in their Ripper mechas' capabilities and feel invincible.
• The Undead Skeleton Cavalry shows resilience but is ultimately no match for the Ripper mechas' power.

Significant Themes

• The power of technology and machinery on the battlefield.
• The psychological impact of facing overwhelming odds (Goblins' initial chaos vs. their later confidence).

Character Interactions

• The Goblin officers and soldiers coordinate their actions, with officers giving orders and soldiers responding accordingly.
• The Goblin pilots work together, supporting each other in their Ripper mechas.
• The Giant Eagle Knights coordinate their aerial attacks, but their efforts are thwarted by the Goblins' defenses.