Bab 149: Blood Infusion!

The Earth Demon Crocodile, its pressure momentarily alleviated by Bruce's intervention, surged forward with renewed vigor.

At the same time, Sansham led other family members from the Valley of the Wind. Ogres, orcs, werewolves, kobolds, goblins, and ferocious wolves, who had once fled in disarray, now rallied with a surge of morale, emboldened by Bruce's return. Together, they charged at the outnumbered invaders, their spirits lifted.

Bruce observed that, despite the invasion, the losses among his family were minimal, at most one-fifth. Crucially, their core strength remained intact.

"Brother Bruce, you're back at last," cried Tancono and Carona Long as they soared up to greet him.