Chapter 68 Kekkan part 2 (1/2)

Chapter 68 part 2 Kekkan

Translator: Tchu

Editor: Amaranth, Superposhposh

Note: We will use the word Caribou Rider instead of Caribou Cavalryman

In order for a cavalry unit to form an effective lethal technique, they had to arrange into a strong formation and use its impact to their advantage! With the army in panic-mode while being chased and attacked by enemies who were on their tails, they didn’t have the opportunity to rest. If they stopped, the Odin infantries surrounding them would sweep over them like a wave; but, even if they kept going, they wouldn’t be able to throw off the chasing caribou riders.

The caribou riders chasing after them resembled a knife, slowly slicing the Byzantine Cavalry formation layer by layer!

On a distant hillside stood a tall figure covered by a giant, leather cloak. Behind him was a large chair made of animal bones, with a thick layer of black fur covering it.

This person had the typical physique of an Odin. His broad shoulders matched well with his majestic stature, which was filled with explosive strength. He wore a gray fur coat and a bear skull on his head, and instead of a weapon, in his hand was a small flag.

His skin was fair and smooth, unlike the typical Odin’s rough skin. He appeared to be pale and weak, possessing a pair of rare blue eyes, which were firmly fixed on the distant mountain where the battle was commencing.

Kekkan

Dozens of Odin warriors, each with a height of over two meters, lined up behind him. Each wore thick bearskins and chest armor on their breast, with axes hanging from their belt. Their hair was extremely dense and long, which were made into numerous small braids. As all Odins knew, only the “Mad Axe Warriors” had such an appearance!

The leading Odin retreated his gaze, his mouth revealing a shallow, disdainful smile.

“Hmph, the famous Rhodelia Cavalry is surprisingly mediocre.”

He smiled lightly, and suddenly stretched out his arms, of which black iron hoops were attached. A piercing eagle’s cry could suddenly be heard from afar, before a gray-feathered scouting eagle appeared, landing on the Odin’s arm.

The Odin stretched out his finger and gently patted the eagle’s head, immediately taking out a piece of bloody meat from his pocket, and bringing it into the eagle’s beak.

“Oh……Adrick and his men and should be arriving by now……Hehe.”

There was pride mixed with a smile in his eyes, but before he could finish gloating, he suddenly heard rapid hoof beats approaching.

A caribou rider rushed over from a dozen of meters away before jumping down. He stumbled on the floor and immediately prostrated on the ground.

“What happened?” This Odin frowned.

The caribou rider was a tall man with a powerful build, but at this moment fear was written all over his face as continued to shiver, “Honorable Kikkan, yo-your younger b-brother……”

Kikkan curiously raised his eyebrow, “What about him?”

“Your younger brother was killed in battle! He died in the hands of a Byzantine cavalryman……We, we tried to chase down the killer, but……”

After finishing his sentence, the Rider shut his mouth after seeing Kikkan’s smoldering eyes looking down upon him. Kikkan had a sharp glint in his eye, which radiated a frightening aura!

The caribou rider’s body trembled violently – remembering that such an important figure unexpectedly died among his unit in battle, he only feared……

This rider was fearful in his heart, but the expected raging anger didn’t appear.

After staying silent for a while, Kikkan’s expression immediately showed hints of a strange smile.

“Oh……My dear brother, he died in battle? Oh, this is actually interesting news. For us soldiers of Odin, dying on a battlefield can be considered a rare honor.”

These words didn’t have any anger in them, and instead there were hints of gentleness and feminine charm – because of this, the riders who were familiar with Lord Kikkan felt their hearts going cold!!

Seeing that Lord Kikkan’s expression was getting gentler and more amicable, the rider prostrated deeper on the floor while not daring to lift his head. His body was trembling as if he was extremely ill.

At corner of Kikkan’s mouth hung a smile as he casually teased the scouting eagle on his arm with his finger. As if he was talking to himself, he said, “Ah, a son died, my honored father the great Emperor will certainly burst out in anger like a thunderstorm……Ei, this news will bring sadness to our people.”

Although his mouth was saying it like that, there was a warm smile on his face who could he claim that he was feeling the slightest sorrow?

“……Luckily, my father the Emperor has more than 20 sons. If one or two died, I am sure it won’t be too much of deal.”

These last few words could be seen as treason, and the rider wished that he was deaf at this moment. If these treacherous words were heard by him, he only feared that Lord Kekkan would certainly tie up loose ends……

After a moment of silence, Kekkan took a deep breath, instantly replacing the gentle expression with cold killing intent.

“I command you……Raise the blood flag. I must avenge my dear brother……Afterwards, write a letter to home and report this saddening news.” Pausing for a moment, his eyes flashed in a strange way, “In any case, one of my brothers died, so I must take a stance. This will be my first time personally leading an army, and I can’t mess things up.”