Chapter 570
Chapter 570: Don’t Let a Single One Escape. (1)
“Uaaaaaah!”
Hee-hee-hee!
“Block them! Move now!”
“Get in formation!”
The Atrode Army was in chaos due to the sudden intrusion of Ghislaine.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
As soon as Ghislaine broke through the ranks of the Atrode Army, he swung his spear mercilessly, attacking the surroundings. Magic spears flew everywhere.
The horses were rearing and falling over. One person was causing the formation of the Atrode Army to collapse rapidly.
Count Cyrus was sweating profusely.
“This, this madman…”
He had heard rumors of how reckless Ghislaine was, but he never imagined he would charge into the enemy alone.
The Penris Mobile Army had not yet arrived. They needed to gather their formation and charge, but that was impossible now.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The Duke of Penris wielded his spear like a madman, clearing everything around him as he continued to break through the ranks of soldiers.
Moreover, that crazy horse wrapped in mana was also a problem.
Hee-hee-hee!
With every kick, allied soldiers were sent flying as their chests crumpled. It felt like the horse and its rider were dancing perfectly together, each as powerful as the other.
In fact, the Black King was even stronger than before.
He couldn’t perform mana control, but thanks to Ghislaine continuously infusing him with mana, a small amount collected in his body every time he breathed.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
While staring at the rampaging Ghislaine and the Black King, Count Cyrus shouted at the top of his lungs.
“Quickly form up! Just spread out sideways! What are the priests doing?!”
Infantry could make tactical adjustments even in chaos. But cavalry that couldn’t run couldn’t execute any tactics at all.
They had to maneuver somehow, but it was difficult due to the rampaging Duke of Penris.
The priests who had rushed forward eventually poured out their powers, even at the cost of allied casualties.
Boom!
The priests managed to encircle Ghislaine, blowing away even their comrades in the process.
Ghislaine momentarily withdrew his spear and laughed at the priests.
“Hey, you finally made it? But you’re a bit late.”
Before the priests could respond, the Penris Mobile Army charged in.
Boom!
“Uaaaaah!”
The Atrode Army, unable to even run and with their formation already ruined, couldn’t handle the tremendous impact.
In an instant, their ranks were swept away. Nevertheless, the Penris Mobile Army did not stop but kept pushing forward.
The leading force of the mobile army was now mostly made up of mid-level Knights of Penris.
“Alright, let’s go in!”
The Paladin Gordon, who couldn’t use divine power at all, shouted energetically. His fellow knight, Lucas, also displayed his greatly improved skills.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The Atrode Army was pushed back with such ease it felt almost absurd. It was hard to believe they were elite forces dominating the Kingdom of Grimwell.
This was all due to Ghislaine concentrating attention on himself, disrupting the formation.
The priests were panicking. It was evident they might really face annihilation.
“This bastard!”
“We need to kill the Duke of Penris!”
Boom!
The four priests began their battle alongside Ghislaine. The mobile army moved aside on their own and pressed forward against the enemies.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The priests seemed anxious and unleashed their full powers. Yet, the Black Energy simply bounced off as Ghislaine swung his crimson spear.
“Oh… not bad?”
Ghislaine raised an eyebrow. They were certainly at a higher level than the priests he had faced previously. The combined techniques of four priests could not be underestimated.
At this level, even a typical superhuman would have to succumb.
‘Did they really practice their techniques?’
They seemed to have found a way to effectively deal with strong opponents. However, Ghislaine was now an outlier power.
Boom!
Upon activating his third-level core, Ghislaine’s spear became a vivid red.
The sheer strength imbued within the spear was several times that of an ordinary superhuman.
Boom!
“Kyah!”
In an instant, one priest’s heart was punctured. It was lightning-fast speed paired with terrifying destructive power.
But the priests were also superhumans. They seized the fleeting opening to attempt a counterattack.
Boom! Boom!
“Whew!”
The priests were taken aback. Suddenly, Ghislaine’s spear was shooting out, deflecting all the Black Energy!
An unbelievably fast and precise attack. Before the priests could launch their next attacks, Ghislaine moved first.
Boom!
With a thunderous noise, Ghislaine’s spear pierced one priest’s neck. The force was too much for the priest to bear, causing his head to explode.
Ugh!
The Black King also kicked the chest of a priest charging from behind with his rear hooves.
“Cough!”
The struck priest staggered back. It felt like a knight just hit him.
The horse and its rider fought like crazy. The remaining two priests ground their teeth in frustration.
“What kind of monster speaks like that?!”
“I didn’t expect the Duke of Penris to be this strong…”
They had heard he was strong, but they didn’t expect it to be to this degree. To have already killed two of them with techniques they had mastered was unbelievable.
If this continued, they would die. They couldn’t match him with techniques, so they had to attack faster and harder.
Gooooo…
The priests began drawing on their life force. There was no other choice.
“Oh?”
Ghislaine’s eyes widened in admiration. He had rarely seen priests burning their own life force while fighting.
Indeed, they were true elites of the Atrode Army.
“Duke of Penris!”
“You will die here today with us!”
Boom!
The priests, exploding all their life forces, showcased tremendous power. But still, Ghislaine remained mounted on his horse.
He simply fought while protecting the Black King.
For him, this situation was part of his training.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Watching the incredibly fast Ghislaine and the priests, Count Cyrus felt utterly bewildered.
The situation was hopeless. They couldn’t turn the tide with cavalry alone. They had to kill the Duke of Penris while the priests supported them.
But Count Cyrus knew that was unlikely.
The Duke of Penris was fighting superhumans without even dismounting. Anyone who had managed to kill two priests in an instant would surely not lose to the remaining ones.
In the end, there was only one way left.
“Hold on! We have to hold on somehow! The 2nd Corps will come to find us!”
The 4th Corps had a force of 30,000. It would take a significant amount of time to finish them off.
Even with their formation shattered, the Atrode Army continued to resist in whatever way they could.
The 2nd Corps must have surely received word and set off. If they could hold out until they arrived, there might be a chance of survival.
The enemy’s breakthrough ability had also significantly weakened by now.
If they alerted the 2nd Corps, they would definitely rush to their aid.
“Send word to the 2nd Corps immediately! Hurry!”
Upon Count Cyrus’s orders, the Guard Knights moved. But they couldn’t escape the battlefield.
Boom!
A pillar of flames erupted behind the Atrode Army, engulfing the retreating Guard Knights.
It was Vanessa, who had cast the spell following the Penris Mobile Army. She targeted only the retreating troops, not participating in the battle.
Count Cyrus wore a blank expression.
“Why… is there magic… how can this be?”
There were a considerable number of wizards deploying their mana shields here. Nevertheless, magic was being cast. It meant there was at least a 7th Circle wizard on the opposing side.
For some reason, he hadn’t realized that such a powerful individual was present, as they hadn’t participated in the battle until now.
“This can’t be…”
There was no other way now. They had to hold out until the 2nd Corps arrived.
The cavalry on both sides had now entangled with each other.
“Uaaaaah!”
“Push harder! Don’t let up!”
“Hold on! Just hold on!”
Shouts echoed continuously across the battlefield.
The spears and axes of the Penris Mobile Army rained down mercilessly upon the Atrode Army, which had become close in proximity.
Although the enemy’s breakthrough ability had decreased, they had already destroyed nearly half of the opposing formation. Their momentum and morale were simply unmatched.
With the Atrode Army’s formation completely ruined, they were pushed back helplessly.
The greater difference lay in the individual skills and equipment.
Boom!
Lucas’s spear danced elegantly, severing the head of an enemy blocking the path.
Gordon also showcased his massive muscles, twirling his axe and spear in both hands.
“Hey, you little pisspants. You’ve toughened up!”
“Shut up! Before I kill you! I am a holy knight directly appointed by the Saint!”
“Sounds more like a disgrace to me.”
The two bickered ceaselessly while killing enemies.
The Knights of Penris, forged through hellish training and countless real battles, showcased truly overwhelming strength.
Even with only half their number, they were approximately 200 strong. They could take down thousands of enemies with just their knights.
The mobile army was equally strong, being the elite of Penris, pushing the enemy back with their exceptional skills.
The Atrode Army felt a sense of despair even as they fought.
Ting! Ting!
“Damn it! The weapons won’t hit properly!”
“Look for an opening! Attack with the horses to knock them down!”
“How can they move like that in heavy armor!”
Their equipment made from Galbarium boasted overwhelming defense. Regular soldiers couldn’t pierce their armor.
As the materials were light, the mobile army moved as nimbly as if in light armor.
To counter them, they would have to exhaust them first and then take them down. To do that, many would have to swarm one.
The engagement cost itself was mismatched. In a situation like this, they couldn’t reasonably do that. The Atrode Army felt blocked by a massive wall that couldn’t be overcome.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
Soldiers fell to the ground, bleeding from attacks by the knights and mobile army. The opposing knights, attempting to block the Knights of Penris, were overwhelmed by sheer numbers and died.
The battle was gradually turning into a massacre.
“Ugh…”
Even so, the Atrode Army fought however they could. They tried to block the attacks of the Penris Mobile Army, hoping to inflict any kind of damage.
Their pride and experience accumulated over time urged them to keep fighting even in a losing situation.
Truly, they were the elites of the Atrode Army.
“Hmm.”
Ghislaine observed the scene while battling the priests.
He had intentionally created this situation to assess the average skill level of the core forces of the Atrode Army.
Had it not been for the Galbarium equipment, they would have suffered significant losses. Despite facing an unfavorable battlefield, the enemies were still trying their best to fight.
“It’s time to end this.”
Having confirmed the Atrode Army’s level, Ghislaine tightened his lips and drew up his mana.
Boom!
“Cough!”
The priest who had been fighting him equally was struck by the spear and fell to the side.
Ghislaine immediately thrust his spear into the remaining priest.
Clang!
The priest, burning through his life force, barely managed to block the attack. But that wasn’t the end of the assault.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
The spear moved at incredible speed. The priest desperately tried to parry, but blocking the barrage of hundreds of spears was impossible.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Every time he missed an attack, a spear pierced through his body. The priest’s shoulder, abdomen, neck, and thighs were mercilessly punctured.
“Cough…”
It happened in the blink of an eye. Despite throwing all his power into his defense, he couldn’t block everything.
As the priest with holes all over his body fell, another priest lunged at Ghislaine.
“You bastard!”
He was both angered and flustered. Alone, he could never hope to win.
His skill gap was already significant, and being shaken in his mind prevented him from making a proper attack.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Ugh!
In the end, the last remaining priest flailed his limbs in a panic, unable to block much before his head was pierced.
“Ha…”
Ghislaine exhaled. To others, it seemed he had easily won, but it hadn’t been that comfortable for him.
The third-level amplification consumed a significant amount of mana. Now that he was approaching the levels of his previous life, he could use it for a relatively long time, but it still placed a burden on his body.
Especially since the four priests who had charged in were stronger than the usual ones.
Ghislaine gestured back. It was towards Vanessa and the waiting wizards.
It was time to finish this.
Receiving the signal, Vanessa pierced through the enemy’s mana shield and cast her spell.
Boom! Boom!
A pillar of fire erupted from the back of the Atrode Army. Due to the pressure from the mana shields, its power was somewhat diminished, but it was more than enough to sweep away the already broken enemies.
“Uaaaaaah!”
The already retreating Atrode Army could do nothing against the magical attack.
The wizards deploying their mana shields were also engulfed in flames and reduced to ashes.
“R-run! Everyone run! Just one of you! Just one of you must let the world know!”
Count Cyrus shouted with tears of blood.
At that moment, Ghislaine thrust out his spear, saying,
“Don’t let a single one escape.”
