Chapter 567 - Frontlines (1/2)
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The next day...
Somewhere on the frontlines of the Demilitarization Belt...Find authorized novels in , faster updates, better experience, Please click for visiting.
”Charge!” A large scar covered muscular man outfitted in red and golden armor commanded as he sat on the back of a st.u.r.dy warhorse. At a glance, one could tell that this man was one who had endured countless battles, and his t.i.tle as a Commander of Amaharpe's War Brigade confirmed it.
NPC Name: War Brigade 5th Unit Commander of the 1st Legion Dogma(Rare)
NPC Level: ???
Commander Dogma pointed the crimson spear in his hand forward as the vanguard led the charge towards the enemy forces.
So far, the War Brigade held the upper hand on the battlefield. They continuously gained ground against Tempest and their collaborators within the Demilitarization Belt, forcing them closer to Tempest territory.
But, after experiencing numerous battles, Dogma felt that something was off about how easily the War Brigade could advance into the Demilitarization Belt.
”I don't like it. I don't like it one bit.” Dogma grumbled.
”You're worrying too much, Dogma. Keep that up, and you'll start to sound like our Legion's 2nd Unit Commander. The years of peace have made the kingdom of Tempest weak. Since it's daytime, those Skounae from Malentansium are forced to limit their movements and conserve their strength. The only real threat is the Pzenium warriors, but even they are incapable of fighting against these odds. Not to mention, their presence on the battlefield has been nonexistent.” A cloaked man with an ancient hardcovered book floating before him commented as he hovered in the air next to Dogma with his legs folded. This man was also a Commander of Amaharpe's War Brigade called Enigma.
NPC Name: War Brigade 3rd Unit Commander of the 1st Legion Enigma(Rare)
NPC Level: ???
”Too much caution is a bad thing, but too little can lead to a swift death. You know this better than anyone, Enigma. Besides, I'm sure you've already heard about what happened near the Unsanctioned Zone. The information surrounding what transpired may be restricted, but if Commander Aurie was forced to use her Domain, the enemy must've been no laughing matter. If an enemy that powerful can appear in an out of the way place like the Unsanctioned Zone, then we cannot afford to lower our guard until we secure every corner of the Demilitarization Belt.” Dogma stated as he carefully swept his gaze over the battlefield.
”You're no fun,” Enigma replied disappointingly.
”War isn't fun.” Dogma a.s.serted without hesitation.
As time went on, the War Brigade overwhelmed the Tempest kingdom's forces. The battle was entirely one-sided. It was not a war but a ma.s.sacre!
”Hm?” One of the War Brigade troops looked down at their feet as they felt a chilling numbness. But, the bizarre part was not the icy sensation that washed over him.
Corrupted energy emerged from the fallen Tempest soldier's body that was just slain at the War Brigade troop's hands. This energy slithered on the ground in the direction of the Tempest border as the Tempest soldier's body rapidly decayed and turned to dust.
However, this was not a rare occurrence as a similar incident transpired everywhere on the battlefield. Suddenly, hundreds or possibly even thousands of fallen Tempest troops released an identical type of corrupted energy before withering into ashes.
This phenomenon did not bode well for Dogma as he immediately signaled his troops to fall back and regroup.
”Don't pursue! Fall back! Stay in formation and reform the vanguard, then await my orders!” Dogma commanded.
”Aren't you being too cautious today? This can be our only chance to dominate the Demilitarization Belt once and for all without much effort.” Enigma stated.
”You don't find it strange?” Dogma questioned.
”That energy? How easy this all turned out to be? Of course, something's definitely off. But, that's all the more reason to-” As Enigma spoke, he was abruptly interrupted by one of the Captains under his command.
NPC Name: War Brigade 7th Division Captain of the 3rd Unit Talon(Elite)
NPC Level: 54
”Reporting! A group of mages have appeared at the edge of Tempest borders! We've tried to penetrate their defenses, but a powerful barrier is obstructing our efforts! The corrupted energy also seems to be converging at their location!” Talon stated.
”Whenever a bunch of mages get together and start chanting, nothing good usually comes of it. I'm going to check it out.” Dogma said as he urged his warhorse forward and raced to the Tempest border.