Chapter 267: The Battlefield (2/2)

”Hmm?” Ria turned serious after listening to Kai.

However, the one who turned serious was not only her. The whole ten thousand soldiers, especially their commander, Nathan, had a change of expression.

They were fighting a bit farther away from the city because this fight would surely be troublesome. That was why he was planning to fight in a grass plain instead of a forest because the wood wouldn't slow them down.

Beyond the horizon, numerous magical beasts began to make their appearance. They trampled the forest and stomped the grass. Sea Creatures from crabs to seahorses were in sight, but the one that took their breath away was a woman on top of the biggest beast in their rank.

She had red wavy hair. However, she seemed to be wearing some sort of traditional clothes. It was a tight red long dress, buttoned sideway from her right chest to her left waist. At the same time, her fish tail had changed into a full-fledged human's feet.

She appeared like a blazing sun that descended after taking pity on the magical creatures. And yet, there was a sense of anxiety and fear filling their heart if they took a glimpse of her appearance.

”Commander! I believe their number is fifty thousand.” A blue-haired guy rushed to Nathan's side and informed him.

”Fifty thousand huh… This might be a bit bad.” Nathan narrowed his eyes while watching the confident eyes of that mermaid.

He then glanced at his left, finding a beautiful woman who was clenching her spear tightly. ”Nadia. This will be a hard battle for you.”

”Commander. I am ready to fight to the last man.” The woman didn't have a change of expression. As she said just now, she had prepared to lay her life on this battlefield.

The only reason she could say that because she saw the enemy separating their army into three. Two more protectors appeared before the mermaid and bowed their heads as if telling them about the hierarchy.

”Princess… Should we move according to your plan?” The first protector was a sea urchin. He had this ball-like body with little four limbs. However, each needle on his body looked very sharp to the point they would one-shot people with a single thrust. The skin was black due to the original color, with his eyes filled with blue color.

”Yes. Although my little dolphin can't follow us, I am still confident with this number and our abilities. We are going to break through their position and head to the city beyond this plain. That's where the fun is.” The mermaid nodded.

”Fair enough. His Echolocation is very powerful in this type of situation. As expected from Princess, he was a loser before, but you know he would be useful for you.” The second protector was a Marlin. He had a long pointed dorsal fish on his back. His pointed nose was standing straight as if it was a sword. His two arms also shared the same characteristics as his nose, leaving him with no human-like hands.

”We are going to separate our force into three. Unsi. You are going to lead ten thousand beasts and go to the south. I am sure they will be stopping you, so you don't need to go too deep. Just make sure you make them busy.”

”Understood.”

”Marline. You will bring twenty thousand beasts and penetrate as deep as possible. If you can, you shall break through their formation and head toward the north. From the information, they don't really have anyone blocking on the north side. Hence, you shall strike their army on the west side from behind. We shall work together with the beasts called by that spider.”

”Yes.”

”If you two succeed in your mission, that old man will surely divide his army even further. At that time, I will end him. It seems he is that man's grandfather-in-law, so I believe he will be very useful.” She smirked.

The two then nodded before ordering the magical beasts to move.

After watching their movement, Nathan responded and separated his army into three as well.

”Nadia. You will have five thousand soldiers and go slightly to the north. They are planning to attack either the city or our army.”

”Even if I perish, I shall make them pay and stop them.” Nadia nodded while bringing her soldiers.

Nathan could only sigh, knowing Nadia's personality. He then looked at the man and said, ”Your opponent is only going to buy some time. Of course, as long as there is a gap, they might break through your position and head to the Paolo Army.

”I understand, General. I will be adjusting my way. The one I am worried about is Nadia.”

”You two are my right hand and my left hand on the battlefield… If anything, I don't want to see either of you die before me.” Nathan sighed.

”I am fine. But Nadia is a bit worse. You know her personality, so…” He let out a long sigh before walking to his own army.

”Ardus,” Nathan called his name as the latter turned around with a confused expression. After looking at his face for a few seconds, Nathan said, ”Good luck to you.”

Ardus slightly opened his eyes and smiled. ”May fortune be with you.”

They took their own place. Nathan and the mermaid looked at each other, observing their intention. The silence abruptly filled the battlefield to the point they could hear the wind blowing around their ears. And yet, this situation made them lower their eyebrows while clenching their weapons tighter.

Suddenly, Nathan's and the mermaid's eyes flashed as they raised their hand and shouted. ”Begin!”