Chapter 441
Chapter 441: You Guys Are Surrounded. (2)
“Go check if there are any traps.”
Woroka tried to confirm if there were any traps like last time. Cautiously, he sent out 100 Barbarian Warriors towards the Raybold Army.
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
The warriors approached the formation of the Raybold Army on horseback, checking the surroundings. Just in case, they glanced at the edge of the brushy forest a little further away.
The Raybold Army showed no particular reaction. They did not shoot arrows or cast magic.
It seemed they had enough confidence to let them check if they wished.
That sight only heightened Woroka’s irritation.
“Arrogant little things… Let’s see how long you can keep up that confidence.”
Again, the Raybold Army positioned their heavy infantry in front. Behind them were cavalry as seen before.
Their formation was simple. The long rectangular line clearly indicated they intended to just endure.
“They must be planning to wear us out.”
No one can fight all day. If they cannot breach that formation, they would be stuck here for days.
Moreover, the discontent of the other tribe chiefs could not be ignored. His leadership and abilities were under suspicion.
“This time, I will make sure to eliminate them.”
Having confirmed there were no traps, they could approach with peace of mind.
The fully mounted Barbarian Warriors had their tactical limitations. Although their breakthrough capacity was strong due to being cavalry, the Raybold’s heavy infantry were not to be taken lightly.
“With the forests and rivers blocking our sides, we can’t go around for a flanking attack. So, we have to tire them out.”
One tribe chief asked Woroka.
“Are you trying to lure them in and surround them again like last time?”
“It’s impossible to surround them with our numbers here. We can deploy even more. Their armament is better, so they will hold out for a while, but they will inevitably tire out faster than us.”
“Right. This time, let’s push them hard.”
“Just in case, maintain formation and strike their front lines simultaneously.”
The greatest destructive power of a cavalry charge comes from a wedge-shaped tactic. However, since it didn’t seem like the Raybold Army would be easily breached, they planned to take out the front lines carefully.
And attacking multiple points at the same time would reduce the chances of falling for the enemy’s tactics.
“Go! This time, kill all the enemies!”
Booom!
The war horns sounded, and the front line of Barbarian Warriors charged forth on their horses.
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
Their momentum was much fiercer and sharper than before. The previous defeat had been too humiliating.
“Whoaah! Our ancestors are watching over us!”
The Great Warriors at the front shouted loudly, and the following warriors echoed their cries.
Woroka purposely placed the strong Great Warriors at the very front to quickly break down Raybold’s solid defenses and avoid getting caught up in the enemy’s tactics.
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
The Barbarian Warriors began to pick up speed. Only then did the Raybold Army start to respond.
Fwaaat!
Arrows and magic flew. Instead of targeting the center like last time, they spread out to attack randomly.
Goooh…
The Black Energy flickered around the Barbarian Warriors, blocking the Raybold Army’s arrows and magic.
The Priests of Salvation Society, knowing they had to settle things quickly, didn’t hold back their strength. As a result, the Raybold Army’s attacks failed to inflict significant damage on the Barbarians.
The Barbarian Warriors charged straight into the Raybold Army’s formation.
Kwahh-BOOM!
The formation of the Raybold Army shook, and some fell back. Many warriors fell from their horses due to spears thrusting through gaps in the shields, but those who succeeded in attacking were more numerous than those who fell.
“Die!”
Kwah-Bang! Kwah-Bang! Kwah-Bang!
The Great Warriors at the front swung their massive axes, striking down on shields.
Attacks coming down from horseback were powerful. Being at a higher position made it more advantageous.
The Raybold Army used their shields to block the descending attacks, focusing solely on killing the nearby horses.
Slash! Slash!
Hiiiinnng!
Horses with their legs severed collapsed everywhere. However, the warriors seemed to have anticipated that, landing steadily and quickly swinging their axes.
Thanks to the strong Great Warriors, gaps began to form all over the Raybold Army’s formation.
Seeing that, Woroka gave another command.
“Second Line! Go in!”
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
The waiting warriors sprang into action. They were determined to not stop pushing while taking advantage of the gap the warriors had created.
Kwahh-BOOM!
Once again, the cavalry charge of the Barbarian Warriors struck the Raybold Army’s formation. They didn’t care about the interfering allies in front of them; they just pushed through.
As a result, some Raybold soldiers entangled with the warriors fell, causing their formation to begin to wobble.
Hiiiinnng!
When the horses were attacked, the warriors immediately dismounted to fight. The horses, now without their riders, scattered in all directions.
“Third Line! Go in! Now fight on foot!”
The warriors had piled up, clashing with the Raybold Army. Now, with the cavalry charge, the warriors were actually suffering more damage.
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
The warriors who got closer dismounted and charged, yelling.
“Waaah!”
The warriors moved boldly, pushing through. They shoved their own men from behind, forcing their way forward.
The casualties among their ranks were significant, but the effect was undeniable. The Raybold Army’s first line was nearly shattered.
Finally, Amelia gave the command.
“Fall back.”
Boom!
The Raybold Army, which had been slowly retreating, suddenly halted. Thanks to that, the Barbarians could advance even further.
“Got it! Keep pushing!”
Woroka exclaimed with excitement.
They had sent in 30,000 warriors. At this point, they would find it hard to withstand even a barehanded push.
Although the Raybold formation showed no change, it was certain they were gradually falling back.
Boom!
The Raybold Army was pushed back further. If this continued, they would tire first.
The Barbarians still had many troops left to deploy.
Woroka knew that well. That’s why he was shouting until his throat was sore.
“Push! Don’t stop! Keep pushing! In the end, those guys will fall first!”
While watching the situation, Amelia suddenly lifted her head.
Dark had appeared, circling in the sky. After observing Dark for a moment, Amelia shifted her gaze back to the front and narrowed her eyes.
Soon, she slowly raised her hand.
Booom!
As the trumpet sounded, the riders in the rear waved their flags.
Woroka looked at that with suspicion.
For the moment, nothing happened. There were no changes in the enemy formation. But after a little while, the sound of hooves began to be heard.
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
Woroka bit his lip in anxiety as he turned his head.
‘They definitely said they checked the edge of the brushy forest.’
Initially, they started the attack after confirming that no troops were hiding.
But after a short time, a number of soldiers burst out from the brushy forest.
Woroka was taken aback by the sight.
“What!”
The soldiers that burst out were from the Raybold Army. They were all mounted.
It took quite a while to come out after the signal sounded. This meant they had hidden troops deep within the forest, or even beyond it.
Woroka realized he had been deceived.
“So there were more troops from the beginning!”
Had he known there were more troops, he would have considered the possibility of an ambush.
However, the Raybold Army had only been facing them with 10,000 troops from the start. Since they fought all this time in that condition, there was no reason to suspect they had hidden troops.
In other words, Amelia had hidden troops from them from the beginning to deceive them.
“No way…”
Then it also made sense that the 3,000 soldiers sent earlier had been wiped out. Because instead of splitting the 10,000 troops, they only had to move the hidden forces.
“How did they know our movements…?”
Woroka couldn’t understand. Did the hidden troops act on their own to fight?
But now was not the time to ponder that.
“Those guys right now…”
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
The troops emerging from the forest were gradually forming into a wedge formation.
If this continued, the flanks of the warriors currently pushing against the Raybold Army would be attacked.
Seeing more troops coming out of the forest seemed to indicate at least several thousand.
“No, perhaps this is a new opportunity.”
They still had 20,000 warriors left. They could definitely hit those who were just forming a line and charging out.
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
However, the Raybold Army, aware of that, focused solely on the charge. They intended to push through the 30,000 troops in front of them.
Woroka laughed loudly and shouted.
“This foolish girl! Completely overwhelmed, she finally revealed her hidden cards!”
Knowing there were waiting troops on their side, she moved the hidden forces. It meant they could no longer hold.
Eliminating those suddenly emerging cavalry would significantly lower the enemy’s morale.
They had probably been relying on that to hold out until now.
“Hurry up! If we take them out, victory will be ours!”
Hiiiinnng!
The warriors gripped their reins tightly. If they moved now, they could deal significant damage to the newly emerged enemies.
Just as they were about to move…
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
“Huh?”
The ground shook, and the sound of hooves pounded from the back. It was more powerful and vigorous than ever.
The warriors, on the verge of setting off, halted. Woroka slowly turned his head.
The moment he identified the source of the sound, a chill ran down his spine.
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
A man riding a black horse was charging forward, grinning viciously.
Whoosh!
The black horse was suddenly enveloped in swirling crimson smoke, resembling a demon that had risen from hell.
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
As the crimson smoke swirled, the horse’s speed increased. The distance from the following army widened, making it appear as if he was charging alone.
But Woroka didn’t underestimate him just because he appeared alone. He knew exactly who was charging forward.
“Blood-red… demon…”
Ghislaine Perdium, that guy had managed to seal the rift and arrived here.
To have blocked such a colossal rift. And still brought an army with him.
It was unbelievable. It felt unreal.
“I… I…”
Woroka couldn’t form a coherent sentence. His mind was in chaos, making it impossible to think clearly.
Why was he even trying to fight that guy? Nothing came to mind.
“Chief!”
Alongside him, the Great Warrior Monga shouted loudly, snapping him back to reality.
Startled, Woroka shook his head several times to clear away the distractions. He couldn’t just accept being overwhelmed like this.
“Block him! Everyone, block that guy first!”
Woroka, pointing at Ghislaine, shouted desperately.
They were surrounded by the Raybold Army in front, the river to the left, and Ghislaine behind.
The only silver lining was their numbers being significantly greater, and that the warriors were not easily frightened.
The warriors raised their weapons and shouted loudly.
“Let’s go!”
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
The warriors, who were going to hit the side of the Raybold Army, turned their heads and charged toward the rear.
They too gritted their teeth at the sight of Ghislaine.
“That bastard’s coming alone again!”
“This time, we must kill him!”
“The blessings of our ancestors are with us!”
20,000 warriors charged fiercely. Seeing that, Ghislaine’s lips curled into a smile.
Fwaaat!
Soon, he too was enveloped in crimson smoke, becoming one with the Black King.
The Black King, which had burst forth like light, finally collided with the warriors.
Kwahh-BOOM!
In that instant, it sounded like the heavens and earth were collapsing. The bodies of the warriors who collided with Ghislaine burst apart as well.
Cra-cra-cra-craack!
Ghislaine finally came to a stop after piercing through half of their formation.
Such absurd power momentarily halted the warriors’ movements.
The destructive capability to handle thousands of soldiers alone. This was the majesty of the Master.
“Bind together! All of you, bind together and kill that guy! We must kill him first!”
At Woroka’s shout, the warriors snapped back to attention and rushed toward Ghislaine.
“Waaah! Kill him!”
Ghislaine gave a light tap on the Black King’s neck and said.
“You can rampage to your heart’s content.”
Hiiiinnng!
The Black King began to move freely, seemingly delighted.
Bam! Bam! Bam!
Every time the Black King kicked, the warriors approaching were torn apart. The energy enveloping Ghislaine made the Black King akin to a catastrophic monster.
“What’s going on! That horse!”
The warriors struck by the mad horse were stunned once again. It felt as if a mere horse was stronger than any Great Warrior.
But the Black King’s kicks weren’t the only thing tormenting the warriors. Ghislaine repeatedly swung his spear from atop the horse.
Pow! Pow! Pow! Pow!
The Barbarian Warriors struggled to even approach as their heads rolled off.
Under normal circumstances, Ghislaine wouldn’t fight like this. No matter how much of a Master he was, it would be difficult to survive surrounded by 20,000 troops. His strength wasn’t infinite.
But Ghislaine held nothing back. He was not the one surrounded now.
“You guys are surrounded.”
Ghislaine chuckled.
And at that moment…
Kwahh-BOOM!
Penris, stalwart knights of Perdium’s army, charged in.
“Waaah!”
The formation of soldiers, thrown into chaos due to Ghislaine, was instantly swept away.
The cavalry hiding in the brushy forest struck the side of the Barbarians engaged in battle with the heavy infantry.
Kwahh-BOOM!
The Barbarians, who had been advancing steadily, had nowhere to escape and were therefore sliced apart.
“Ugh! Block them! Kill these bastards first!”
Although the number of Barbarian Warriors was still overwhelmingly greater, they initially tried to turn and fend off the charging cavalry.
At that moment, Amelia stood up and extended her hand.
“All troops, advance.”
Boom!
The Raybold Army, which had been retreating slightly, suddenly stopped. Soon, they began to march forward confidently, extending their shields.
Boom!
As the Raybold Army pressed forward, the Barbarians clashing with them began to stagger.
Amelia looked over the battlefield and spoke in a chilling voice.
“Leave no one alive.”
She had drawn in the enemy according to her plan, creating a perfect encirclement. The Barbarians would never be able to escape.
At last, the end of the battle was in sight.
