163 War
With Hong San’s energetic and reasonable shout, the 800 militia gradually calmed down.
Even if there was a barrier and alienation because of the recruitment, the person this team trusted the most was still Hong San. This was a mental inertia that originated from every victory and effort Hong San had made previously. Although no one understood what Lord Hong San said, it seemed to make sense.
Emotions could be contagious. Panic was like this, and so was calm.
The scar-faced veteran looked like he had seen a ghost. He looked at Hong San and then at Kang De, “The two of you clearly… why did you bring so many soldiers?”
Kang De looked into the distance and casually said, “Is this the time to discuss this?”
“Indeed not.” A veteran was a veteran. Surprise and confusion only lasted for a moment. Then, he entered a battle state. He glanced at Kang De, “Have you fought in the siege?”
Kang De replied, “No.”
The scar-faced veteran said, “Then, follow me later. No matter how strong you are, no matter how many people you’ve killed, if you’ve never been to the battlefield, you’re a new recruit. The greatest cause of death for new recruits is not weakness, but ignorance and arrogance. I don’t want to see a person like you die in the first battle for a stupid reason, understand?”
Kang De turned to look at him and nodded in greeting. “Thank you.”
He still knew how difficult it was.
Moreover, he knew that what the other party said made sense.
The veteran snorted, “There’s no need to thank me. I only want you to kill a few more elves.”
He turned around and walked towards the militia, shouting, “Be f*cking brave! Hold your shields tightly. This is your second life. Hold your spears tightly. This is a good thing to ensure that your lives are still yours! I know you’re very afraid, so I emptied your pig brains! There are only three things you have to do next. Obey! Obey! Obey!”
“Only those who listen to orders are qualified to survive on the battlefield! Those who escape will die! Those who advance rashly will die! Those who force themselves will also die!”
Kang De and Hong San stood side by side and looked at the dust rising in the distance. The elf army had already arrived, and the dark clouds of war were already approaching the lonely Valentine City. Kang De’s stage was only one to two hundred meters of the city wall.
He was not a smart person who planned and controlled the entire situation, nor was he a powerful person who had supreme power and could lead the battle. Kang De’s identity was only that of an ordinary soldier. He would face the first war in his life on this small stage.
He asked Hong San, “Will the elves attack today?”
Hong San’s face was as calm as water, and his palms were sweating. He was in the situation and had too many worries and obsessions. He was far less relaxed and carefree than Kang De. When he heard this, he replied, “Generally speaking, not. Just as I said, there are many houses and farmhouses outside the city. The soldiers can’t form a formation, and the projection troops are not ready. It’s clearly safer to attack after the entire army arrives and gathers their strength…”
He looked at the houses and farmhouses built around the city. The people who were snatching the wheat fled crazily into the city. The city gate was still open, but looking back, he could see the cavalry and armorers on standby behind the city gate. If the elf cavalry who arrived first took the opportunity to attack the city gate, there would be enough time in the city to deal with it.
However, many people would die.
However, surprisingly, the elf cavalry who was the first to rush over did not take the opportunity to kill the people fleeing outside the city. Instead, they gathered their reins and stopped a certain distance away, staring at the city.
“They disdained to chase a group of pitiful farmers to attack the city gate.”
Hong San said in a low voice, “This army is probably extremely confident and proud. This must stem from an extremely high winning rate, and the extremely high winning rate stems from a powerful military strength… We’re in trouble.”
Kang De raised his binoculars and looked over. After looking at it for a while, he said in confusion, “They’re clearly cavalry, so why are they standing there? Moreover, holding a bow is a defensive posture. Are they waiting for someone?”
Hong San looked puzzled. Kang De discovered that he could not describe it clearly, so he handed the binoculars over. The Cathayan was first surprised by the smallness and usefulness of this thing, then focused on it.
Then, his expression changed drastically.
“Oh no!”
Hong San’s face was pale as he rushed toward the scar-faced veteran. Fortunately, he still had a trace of rationality and did not shout to disturb the hearts of the soldiers. Instead, he dragged him close to the tower. There were fewer people there.
“Sir!”
He had never spoken to others with such a serious and formal attitude, “The situation is not right. The elves will very likely attack soon. This is a surprise attack. Its momentum will definitely be like thunderous anger. It’s a test and a gamble. It’s best to take the opportunity to take down the city. If we can’t take it down, we’ll understand the city’s defense strength. In short, the people in the city now are all second-tier or even militia troops. We can’t defend it!”
“Please find the mayor immediately and ask him to send the most elite troops to guard the west wall. The mages also have to attack immediately—I’m not joking! This is a matter that concerns the survival of everyone!”
When the veteran heard this, he was unmoved, “Mr. Mayor must be paying attention to the battle at all times. Everything will be decided by him. You don’t have to remind him. You should return to your seat and comfort your soldiers…”
Hong San widened his eyes, and the faint blood vessels revealed a ferocious appearance. He hissed, “What if he doesn’t notice? What if he hasn’t thought of it yet? It’s unlikely that the elves will attack the city today, but if they choose to attack today, it’ll definitely be a lightning-like strike. How can these militia block it? Many people will die! If the city wall falls, Valentine City will be finished today. Does it matter?!”
“Let go of your hand!”
Facing Hong San’s hysterical and sharp gaze, the veteran was unmoved. He said coldly, “Don’t think of Mr. Mayor as so useless. Do you think there are no scouts outside? When we discover the traces of the elves, Mr. Mayor will give an investigation order to investigate the situation. If the other party wants to take advantage of the situation to attack the city, he will definitely reveal some clues. At that time, the lord will deal with it. You…”
“But it’s too late!”
Hong San roared, “That dust was raised by wind magic to hide the true goal of the elf army. If they…”
In the next moment, a blazing light flashed in the distance. A faint whistling sound approached and became louder.
The scar-faced man instinctively pounced on Hong San and roared, “Magic… attack…”
At this moment, the use of veterans was completely revealed. Everyone kicked and pushed, putting the recruits beside them to the ground. Then, they took the opportunity to curl up and roll down. They said sternly, “Shield Protection!”
Kang De was a little far away and there were no veterans beside him. He subconsciously looked out of the city and saw an earthen yellow ball of light rush out of the dispersing dust. Then, the flying dust was dispersed and torn by the violent magic elements. Hundreds of arcane lights soared into the sky and flew in the direction of the city wall!
His left eye turned into a dial as Time Acceleration activated, and the world slowed down. Kang De picked up the two large shields on the weapons rack. His mental strength outlined them, and elements gathered. Steel and holy light intertwined, forming the Holy Glory Iron Wall. A shield cushioned his body, and a shield blocked in front of him, and he lay on the ground.
Spells bombarded.
The earthen yellow light that was first projected struck the city wall.
Immediately, an invisible shock wave spread out with a bang, as if the hard stone wall had turned into rolling waves. In an instant, those who were not lying on the ground were knocked to the ground, but many people lying on the ground were also thrown up. It was as if an earthquake had happened. Roaring and violent power wreaked havoc on the city wall!
However, this was only the overture.
In the next moment, the end arrived.
Hundreds of spells rushed over. The elemental anger covered the sky and earth. The khaki and red light bombarded the city wall, raising waves of intense explosions that continuously shook the entire city wall as if countless terrifying giants were waving rods and pounding this pitiful city.
The militia who had fallen to the ground looked up and saw blazing red lines streaking through the world. The fire-element ball that contained extreme heat shot into the city, outlining the arc of death.
The veteran shouted, “Don’t get up!”
Kang De pulled open his shield and saw a groggy militiaman standing up with his spear. He looked out of the city with an extremely terrified gaze.
In the next moment, a fireball whistled over. When it struck the center of the chest, this person’s upper body was immediately gone. The wound at his waist was burned by the flames and he did not spit out any blood. His lower body even took a few steps.
Then, he fell to the ground.
Finally, someone cried out.
The veterans could only shout at the top of their lungs, “Raise your shields! Curl your bodies! Don’t get up!”
However, the ice crystals flying above the city wall suddenly exploded, turning into more than ten ice cones that covered the city wall. They struck the shield and the human body, penetrating, freezing, crying, and dying.
Spells were accurately projected onto the city wall.
Kang De lay on the ground. His vision was limited and he could only see ahead and above. He saw a terrifying death light sweep over from outside and blast into the city. More and more spells hit the city wall.
Most of the spells that entered the city in the first round missed.
However, mages knew how to correct the trajectory.
The sky was red. From time to time, spells whistled past above his head and blasted into the city. Many spells continuously bombarded the city wall, causing a violent vibration. The casualties of his companions beside him could fall from the sky at any time. The ground shook violently, and a bang resounded through the world as if it was the end of the world.
“Ahhhhhhh!”
A militiaman collapsed and shouted, holding his head with both hands, “Stop fighting! Stop quickly!”
He had already completely broken down, especially when he saw his companion who had been dismembered by the icicle not far away. He could no longer endure it. He jumped up and ran down the city, “I want to go home! I want to go home!”
Hong San, who was lying on the ground, suddenly jumped up and pulled this young man. At the same time, an extremely tricky hot ray swept over and slashed at the waist of the two of them!
In the next moment, a strong wind whistled. A large shield tore through the air and happened to block in front of the two of them, blocking the burning ray for a moment, allowing Hong San to pull this person down again.
Kang De roared, “Do you f*cking want to die?!”
Hong San’s eyes were red. He glanced at Kang De and did not speak. He rushed towards another militiaman who had collapsed and stood up. Kang De cursed and handed his shield to his left hand to protect his side. He drank a few bottles of magic medicine in a row and activated Time Acceleration. He jumped up and wanted to stop this reckless fool.
The moment he stood up, he looked out of the corner of his eye and saw a light flickering in the distance. The dust had already completely dissipated. Under the protection of more and more cavalry, a team of hundreds of people formed a strange formation. Dazzling magic light gushed out of this formation and shot out.
He saw flames and lightning rushing over and continuously bombarding the city wall. He could also see ice crystal fireballs arcing through the air and falling from the sky. The west wall was filled with the aura of death. It was not only them, but the allies of the other areas were all struggling under this destructive attack.
He also saw dense magic light fall into the farmhouse houses outside the city. Then, the ground collapsed, and the ground shook like waves. Houses collapsed one after another and were scattered. The next round of spells shot over, and the ground turned into a swamp. After another round, it solidified into flat and solid ground.
When the scar-faced veteran saw him get up, he hissed, “Get down!”
Kang De held his shield to protect himself and bent down to walk quickly. As he chased after Hong San, he roared, “Are we going to be passively beaten up like this?! Isn’t there any way to counterattack?! They’re making room for the army!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the light on the horizon flashed again. The mage who had sent the first strike to shake the city wall cast another spell. Violent elemental fluctuations whistled over. The veteran roared, “Get down!”
In the next moment, a green ray shot out of the city and landed on the envoy of death. Two huge magic powers collided and exploded in the air. The violent aftershock blew up a violent wind and shook violently.
The veteran was first stunned, then he said in ecstasy, “The mages! The mages are out!”
Magic light shot out from all parts of the city, intercepting and dispersing the spells that danced in the sky. As more and more mages participated in the battle, the shaking of the city wall had already weakened, and the spells falling to the city wall decreased. In an instant, the pressure decreased.
Kang De took the opportunity to rush to Hong San’s side and raise his large shield, wanting to cover this idiot. However, looking at his confused face, he could not slam the shield down.
He kicked Hong San to the ground. “You’re usually so afraid of death, but now you’re going to be a hero?!”
Hong San fell to the ground and only looked around in confusion. The mages had blocked the enemy’s spell attack, but the previous attack had already caused heavy losses to the troops. Early this morning, he was still worried about how to announce this bad news to everyone. At noon today, he was still sighing sadly at the unfamiliar gazes of the people.
Now, the unwilling people following him had suffered heavy casualties.
It was more casualties than the total along the way. It was only a small moment.
He muttered, “I… I know them…”
Kang De was about to speak when he felt the ground shake. The roar sounded again. He ran to the city wall and saw the enemy mage formation glow again. Dense spell attacks were fired in a volley. Spells soared in the direction of Valentine City and confronted each other. Most of the incoming spells were dispersed by the attack.
However, some spells still struck the city wall, hit the city wall, and even fell into the city.
The spellcaster troops of Valentine City were weaker than the elves!
At the same time, the scar-faced veteran roared, “Get up! Hurry up! Prepare for battle! Prepare for battle!”
Kang De looked out of the city and saw the cavalry on both wings of the mage regiment separate. Amidst the dust and smoke, pack beasts pulled huge chariots over. When they arrived at the designated distance, they controlled their hands and stopped the pack beasts. Elves jumped down from the chariots and rushed forward like sardines. They quickly maneuvered like a tide and gathered together, forming an orderly military formation. They were all carrying large shields and huge bows. They were the arrow regiment soldiers Kang De had encountered on the Holy Seal Islands.
“Get up! Get up! The long-range projection attack is about to arrive! Shield on the shoulder! Shield on the shoulder!”
The veteran beat and cursed continuously. He dragged the low-spirited militia up and roared, “If you lie on the ground, you’ll die! Gather together! Shields! Shields!”
Below the city, the spell attacks did not stop. The arrow regiment of the Dragon Fang Army that relied on the transport tank to maneuver to the battlefield lined up neatly and stepped into the battlefield. They stepped on the ruins flattened by the mages and pressed towards Valentine City.
Kang De roughly understood how the elves fought this surprise attack.
They adopted an unexpected tactic and used magic to stir up the dust and create the illusion of the army advancing. It made the mages follow the movements of the cavalry and immediately launch a spell attack when they arrived at the battlefield. Then, they projected the troops to attack the supply tank. After the strength of the mages on both sides was determined, they began to advance and cooperate with the spell to launch the second round of long-range attacks. According to this train of thought, the next to appear was the siege infantry.
All they did was slap over wave after wave like a tsunami.
How confident and disdainful were they to dare to use this method? Clearly, the elf commander’s choice was correct… War was about bullying the weak.
Mages, cavalry, projection troops, and even infantry.
Elves were all better than humans in all aspects.
Therefore, they could fight however they wanted.
Kang De came to the scar-faced veteran’s side and looked at the approaching elf army. He said in a low voice, “The mages in the city are not as powerful as the elves. How should we fight this battle?”
The veteran glanced at him and said indifferently, “Use your life to defend the city wall. When building the city, we considered how the city wall could resist earth-element magic. This is the foundation of all city walls. The bricks and stones of the city wall are made of special materials. Coupled with magic technology that I don’t understand, they can resist the bombardment of magic to the greatest extent. As long as the city wall is not broken, we can block the elves and live. Once the city is broken through, we have no chance.”
“However, no matter how sturdy the city wall is, there’s a limit to its endurance. It can’t continuously endure the enemy’s magic attacks. This is the mission my method division has taken—to intercept the enemy’s magic attacks.”
“However, if my method is weaker than the enemy, I can only make a choice. I can only focus my strength to intercept an attack that poses a huge threat and is enough to shake the city wall. As for the other spells… I can’t care less.”
“This is the situation we’re facing now.”
The veteran looked at the approaching Elven army and said indifferently, “Let the soldiers use their lives to fill the parts that the mages don’t have the time to care about—this battle will be fought like this.”
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