"Don't lose heart. You haven't lost yet."
"Take this. Ring it later—it might be of help to you."
Tamir, who had come up empty after the longbowmen suddenly withdrew, suddenly heard his benefactor's voice by his ear.
He looked around, but did not see Zong Shen anywhere.
Only an antique bronze bell the size of a walnut fell from the sky, landing accurately in his hand.
It was the wondrous item [Beast-Summoning Bell (Gold)].
Almost at the same time, nine towering figures holding enormous shields suddenly appeared on the frontline battlefield between the Sandfolk Rebel Army and the Oasis Garrison Army.
They were [Shield Chess Pieces], high-tier summons specialized in defense!
The soldiers formed from these chess pieces stood nearly ten meters tall, comparable to a three-story building.
The enormous shields in their hands were almost as tall as they were, their heavy surfaces resembling moving city walls.
These [Shield Chess Pieces] were actually quite similar to constructs.
They advanced steadfastly, spreading pale golden arched light screens above their heads.
The nine chess pieces also had a linked effect between them, causing the light they raised to faintly connect into one, forming a larger protective area.
With these powerful tanks joining the battle, the rebel army's line, which had been at a disadvantage, became stable once more.
After completing the summoning of the [Shield Chess Pieces], the chess pieces in Zong Shen's hand turned into powder on the spot, dissolving into motes of light after exhausting their uses.
At this moment, he looked just like a firefighter, running about with all his might for the Sandfolk's cause of liberation.
After stabilizing the frontline, Zong Shen selected several slave owners who kept large numbers of slaves.
Using his privileges within the Hidden Overlap Domain to Blink rapidly, he intended to swiftly