Nordic: I Created a Forbidden Land for the Gods

call out!call out!call out!

Almost immediately after Gilkin's operation, Neil operated the arrow tower to calibrate all the crossbows.

Even though he already knew the enemy's movements, Neil was naturally on guard.

Having determined that while there were many pirates surrounding the forest, only one had actually taken action, Neil focused most of his attention on that one.

With advance warning, he invested most of the resources he obtained from hunting into construction on the west side before the enemy landed or even reached Winterfell.

Arrow Tower. Sharpness Lv1!

Arrow Tower. Lightning Lv1!

Arrow Tower. Armored Lv1!

There are six arrow towers in total, two of each type of rune.

As the enemy approaches firing range, Neil activates all of them in sequence!

Pfft!

Blood splattered as a silver-white arrow shot out from the forest and pierced Gilkin's body.

This time the arrows were faster and sharper, completely different from the previous attacks, causing Gilgin to pause for a moment.

He was prepared, but that was for the lightning arrows.

It instantly gave him a feeling similar to when he had misunderstood a subject during an exam.

But before he could fully adjust, lightning arrows came one after another.

And there's a third arrow that's also nearby!

call out!call out!call out!

Noisy!Noisy!Noisy!

boom! boom! boom!

Gilkin let out a low, muffled groan, his previously rampaging steps halting abruptly, and he was even forced to take a few steps back.

Although we were prepared, the power of "lightning" was still much stronger than we had imagined.

Moreover, although it can be blocked by a shield and is difficult to penetrate leather armor, it can be guided through the first arrow that has already broken through the armor and pierced the armor, directly causing damage to the body.

His body became paralyzed as a result, and he was often unable to move.

In addition, there is a third type of arrow. Although it is far less powerful and faster than the first two types, each one weighs a hundred pounds. Every time it hits, it feels like being hammered, which is very uncomfortable.

The combined effect of the paralysis would sometimes force him to stop in place, making it difficult for him to get close.

This stationary stance also forced him to endure more arrows, with constant splattering sounds and blood splattering everywhere.

Some distance behind, the other half-giant pirates also saw this scene. Their fierce expressions stiffened, and they hesitated to take the first step.

But for some time, they did not see any further changes.

Although the offensive launched in the forest looked fierce, the damage was only so-so. The fact that Gilkin is still alive under the dense barrage proves this point.

After observing them, the pirates gradually relaxed, regained their ferocity, and even became more restless.

After enduring the damage for a period of time, as if he had adapted to the effects of the paralysis, Gilkin's movements became more natural than before.

His eyes were bloodshot, and he let out a deep roar. His already massive body suddenly swelled to more than two times its original size, and with the release of his violent aura, he deflected all the arrows around his body.

The power of bloodline runes.

"Berserk Mode!"

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On the blue and red pirate ship, Captain Killian stood on the lookout tower between the deck and the pirate flag, surveying the battle situation on the island.

He couldn't see clearly what was happening in the forest, but seven or eight tenths of Winterfell Island was wasteland. If it weren't for the mountain in the middle of the island blocking their view, they wouldn't have needed to circle the island to observe. From a height of 100 meters, they could see everything clearly.

"Gilkin has used 'Berserk Mode'."

"It's exactly in line with your plan, isn't it?"

He spoke calmly.

Although he didn't turn his head, he knew that First Mate Fanny was standing there with a respectful expression.

He was naturally aware of the friction between his first mate and the crew.

They had even noticed it when it was being oppressed before, but they didn't care. And the same was true of the various actions they took after it showed its usefulness.

The captain didn't care about anything else, as long as it was in his own interest.

When Fanny suggested splitting up, Killian realized that Gilgin was going to be used as cannon fodder to test the waters. Although he was supposed to be extremely cautious, Gilgin, who was even more irritable in that situation and was very repressed within the group, would definitely be the first to take credit.

This isn't the first time Van Nistelrooy has used such underhanded tactics.

This tactic was used before when facing that golden-haired hero who could pull out a large number of weapons, which reduced the pirate crew's losses considerably. With similar situations happening frequently, Killian became somewhat accustomed to it.

Kylian is even more determined now that he is determined to get his hands on that forest.

Despite his seemingly ruthless exterior, Fanny was cunning, but he still nodded respectfully and honestly in response to the captain's question.

At least on the surface, it must appear this way.

"However, he's probably going to die here."

"No matter how strong Gilkin is, the creature hidden in that forest is, after all, a deity, and its ability to modify the environment cannot be so simple."

Looking down at the battle from above, the first mate said this.

In his sight, Gilkin had already triggered his bloodline runes. With the most primal blessing, his skin turned blood-red and his aura surged dramatically, allowing him to break free from his predicament and approach the edge of the forest.

Arrows continued to rain down from its front, displaying all three colors of light, but the berserk half-giant was like a steel behemoth, unable to be breached in the slightest. Instead, the berserk state only intensified.

100 meters, 50 meters, 20 meters.

Roar!

With just 10 meters to go, he roared and, facing the densest rain of arrows, drew his longsword, unleashing the power of the runes on it.

"Sharp", Level 2!

In an instant, a bright silver light flashed, and all the arrows collapsed and disappeared.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, he rushed into the forest and disappeared.

However, the violent aura and roars continued to erupt, which could be remotely located by the two people on the large ship, thus verifying the situation in the forest.

If the aura persists until the berserk state ends, then it proves that Gilkin survived and was not killed, and the so-called god is nothing more than that.

But if the momentum disappears, it means that there is a trump card in the forest.

Although it is still invisible, the strength of the position in the forest can be judged based on the length of time before it disappears and the degree of weakening of its momentum.

All fear stems from the unknown.

But in other words, once they understand the situation, they can launch a direct attack without any scruples!

"The momentum is waning; there are indeed traps or similar arrangements in the forest."

"But the fact that Gilkin was able to reach that location in the middle of the forest, even with his Berserk-level combat power, shows that there is only that kind of existence in the forest."

"Even if it were a god, it was indeed severely injured."

Behind Killian, Fanny observed the degree of decline in the forest's aura, his eyes flashing as he analyzed the situation.

Every word he uttered caused Killian's expression to change slightly. Although he remained standing there, his hands behind his back kept clenching and unclenching.

The moment his imposing aura completely vanished, an unprecedentedly greedy glint flashed in his eyes.