Chapter 820 - Gawain’s Reinforcements (1/2)

Chapter 820 - Gawain’s Reinforcements

“Thump thump thump…”

One after another, the bodies thudded as they were thrown into the deep ditch that the Gravedigger Demons had dug out. The Flame Dragon Army took the most losses, as tens of thousands of bodies created a hundred-meter-wide path. The soldiers laid down wooden planks on top of the bodies, allowing the cannons to roll over smoothly. There was a strong contrast between the Royal and the Flame Dragon Armies as the Royal Army’s losses only created a single pile in the ditch. Han Yuan, Long Xing, and Xia Ye scattered hot oil on the bodies and lit them on fire. “Pa, pa, pa.” The smoke burned our eyes red. Han Yuan turned around with his blade over his shoulder and shouted, “Nevermind, let’s go!”

Long Xing nodded and solemnly followed behind. The Royal Army fell back into formation and marched forward. In the distance, the men from the Flame Dragon Army indignantly glared at us, as though we had committed some injustice.

The player group also crossed over the ditch using the human bridge. The wind elf players on the other hand chose to fly across. I urged my Flying Scythe Horse forward and led the Steel Blade Horsemen and the Royal Army across the bridge. Behind us were carriages that held the cannons and the machinery. “Ji, ji.” The planks creaked as they rolled across — it was as though the bodies beneath the planks were crying out. Han Yuan and the other generals couldn’t help but wrinkle their brows and slightly cringe with each sound.

The great army quickly passed over the ditch and continued its journey north. Theodore rode on his great horse with his head held high. Despite the past losses, the aura of heroism only increased as the journey progressed. He looked at the distant city and said, “The Revered One’s kingdom. This time I want to see just what other tricks you have up your sleeve!”

One of the lieutenants asked, “Your Highness, are we launching a siege directly on the city?”

Theodore gave a curt nod, “Yes. No need to hesitate, full speed ahead!”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

I led the Royal Army and took the rear. Seeing how ernest the Flame Dragon Army was in their plan, I couldn’t help but feel restless. Even though the Revered One had lost many troops in the Battle of the Sea of No Return, that must’ve been only a fraction of his real forces. Besides, the Revered One’s City isn’t a particularly fortified stronghold. Both Frost and I visited the place before. Using that city to hold off the tens of thousands of Tian Ling City forces was not the smartest move on their part. If that were the case, what was Luo Lin’s true plan for this battle?

Even I couldn’t come up with the answer to that question. I tightened my grip on my Dragon Reservoir Sword. Whatever, nevertheless, we were here now. There was no other choice but to deal with the city before us as we could only continue to march forward.

“Prepare, and attack!”

Theodore raised his Marshall Sword above his head and gave the command. The sword itself was a symbol of military authority. It was a weapon that could command entire armies. The moment Theodore raised this Marshall Sword, all of the Flame Dragon Army knights rushed at the city. They were less than a thousand meters away from the city. We were so close we could see the countless soldiers they had on the walls.

“Ji ya….”

Right then, the great gates of the city suddenly opened up. Closely after that, a ferocious group of heavily armored silver soldiers rushed out carrying a mixture of halbers, swords, and battle axes. Behind the footsoldiers was a clean formation of knights. Each one was outfitted in a full suit of silver armor and a large, thick shield. Just as I had predicted, Luo Lin had asked for reinforcements. These troops were the Storm Abyss Kingdom’s troops and their marshall was the Son of the Storm - Gawain, ranked seventh among the Demon Kings!

“They’re here!” Han Yuan roared.

I immediately ordered, “Defense formations! Do not charge them head on!”

“Yes, sir!”

I could already see the level and stats of these monsters. They were Level 156 Tier 6 Hybrid Demons. These monsters were on another level compared to the ones we faced at the Sea of No Return. If we charged at them head on, I’m afraid that all ten thousand of the Royal Army horsemen would be killed with one blow. The difference in their strengths and stats was too high. We could only defeat these monsters by fighting alongside the players.

Li Mu barked out more orders, “Steel Blade Horsemen, defense formations!”

Dong Cheng, Dancing Forest, and Thousand Suns all raised their weapons, ready to cast their attack spells. [Legend], [Hero’s Mound], and [Vanguard]’s guild all sent out their orders to raise defenses. All of them knew just how terrifying these Hybrid Demons were and didn’t dare underestimate the enemy. Liu Ying, on the other hand, raised his sword high in the air and shouted, “[Wrath of Heroes], charge! We’ll charge with the Flame Dragon Army!”

[Wrath of Heroes]’ Dawn Hero, Drunken Cold Rain and the other knight class players rushed forward. On the side, Ye Lai was stupefied as he muttered, “D*mn, those [Wrath of Heroes] players have guts. Do they not care about their lives anymore?”

Far in the distance, the Blizzard Army cavalry corps began accelerating. All of them raised the shield on their left arm up high, while they reached for the throwing spears beside their saddles. “Shua!” The spears flew into the air and pierced through the player troop of the Flame Dragon Army. [Wrath of Heroes]’ Dawn Hero took three hits in a row. One after another the damage numbers flew up——

“26136！”

“22441！”