Wow, you're quite the hero player, aren't you? In my opinion, Deleb has no chance against machines, mass dispel, fire arrows, and skillful gate opening.
The main thing is to get rid of the dogs and build 3 mage guilds. Sometimes there's just not enough wood :( It would also be good to save the demons.
I once had some fun with a friend: He actually attacked my castle... now, knowing my tactics, he knows the countermeasure :)
However, I'm not sure I could calmly stand against him in an open battle :) but killing his 7 levels of development is a joy :)