Strongest Kingdom: My Op Kingdom Got Transported Along With Me

Chapter 400: Chapter 399: Begin

The sea of monsters split apart. A massive pathway gradually appeared through the center of the army.

The movement was orderly, and disciplined.

Almost mechanical.

Not a single soldier broke formation, and not a single warrior spoke.

The sight alone was enough to shock the human commanders.

This wasn’t how monster armies were supposed to behave.

Monsters were known for strength, ferocity, aggression. Not discipline.

Yet the army before them moved with a level of organization that rivaled elite human legions.

Then something even more shocking happened.

The monsters began kneeling. Even powerful Tier 6 lowered their heads.

The entire army showed the same gesture of respect.

The sight stunned everyone on the city walls.

Even the experienced generals found themselves speechless.

Then a luxurious black carriage slowly moved through the path the monsters had created.

The carriage was unlike anything they had ever seen.

Its body was forged from a dark metallic material that reflected faint silver light despite the afternoon sun.

Ancient runes glowed softly across its surface.

Golden decorations adorned its corners.

Yet the most shocking part wasn’t its appearance.

There were no beasts pulling it.

No magical creatures.

The carriage moved entirely on its own.

It floated a few inches above the ground as it advanced forward.

As if the laws of the world did not apply to it.

Murmurs immediately spread across the walls.

"How is it moving?"

"Is it an artifact?"

"I’ve never seen anything like that."

Even Charles narrowed his eyes.

He had traveled throughout the kingdom and witnessed countless treasures during his lifetime.

Yet even he couldn’t identify the carriage.

Beside him, Virtil remained silent. The old knight’s eyes never left it. His instincts were screaming.

Danger.

The carriage continued forward until it reached the front of the army.

Silence engulfed the battlefield. A million monsters remained kneeling.

Not a single one moved. No one dared raise their head.

Then the carriage door opened.

A figure stepped out.

Charles immediately frowned. The person looked humanoid. But Nothing that identified his race.

The same confusion appeared on the faces of countless soldiers.

Nobody knew what kind of monster this enemy leader was.

Alix calmly stepped out of the carriage.

His black robes fluttered gently in the wind.

His expression remained calm. As though he wasn’t standing before the capital of an entire kingdom.

As though the million soldiers behind him were nothing unusual.

Then, under the gaze of everyone present, Alix slowly rose into the sky.

He continued ascending until he stood hundreds of meters above the battlefield.

The evening sunlight illuminated his figure.

For a brief moment, it seemed as though the entire battlefield revolved around him.

Charles’ eyes narrowed.

Virtil’s expression became even more serious.

The pressure coming from this man was difficult to understand.

He didn’t seem overwhelming.

Yet somehow, he felt more dangerous than many powerful experts Virtil had encountered throughout his life.

Then Alix spoke.

"We will begin our attack tomorrow."

His voice wasn’t loud.

Yet somehow, every person on the battlefield heard it clearly.

Whether they stood on the city walls or among the monster army.

The simple declaration sent chills through countless soldiers.

There was no arrogance in his voice.

No mockery, or threats.

He simply stated it as fact.

As though the outcome had already been decided.

Charles clenched his fist slightly.

The confidence behind those words was unsettling.

Alix looked at the city for another moment.

Then he turned around, the air distorted around him.

The next second, he vanished.

As though he had never been there. A wave of shock spread throughout the walls.

Charles was startled. He can’t even see how he disappeared.

Far below, Alix had already returned to the carriage.

The door closed behind him.

The monsters slowly began standing once more.

After that, the massive army started moving.

Not toward the city. But toward designated camps across the plains.

Tens of thousands of tents were already erected. Supply wagons rolled into position.

Defensive formations were established.

Campfires gradually appeared throughout the battlefield.

The monsters had marched for days to reach Luminaris City.

They weren’t in a hurry, also night was approaching.

The final battle would come tomorrow.

Above the walls, the human soldiers watched in silence. Nobody celebrated the extra day they had been given.

Because everyone understood the truth. The enemy wasn’t delaying because they lacked confidence.

They were delaying because they could afford to. And somehow, that realization was even more terrifying.

As the sun slowly disappeared beyond the horizon, darkness began to cover the battlefield.

On one side stood the Kingdom of Alnera. On the other stood a million monsters.

Both armies prepared throughout the night.

Knowing that when the sun rose again. The fate of the kingdom would finally be decided.

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The first rays of dawn spread across the horizon.

A cold wind swept across the plains outside Luminaris City. Neither side had slept much.

Inside the monster camp, war horns echoed through the morning air.

Thousands of soldiers immediately began moving into formation.

Weapons were checked, armor was tightened. Banners were raised, and a million monsters prepared for war.

At the center of the camp stood Alix. Beside him were his generals.

Ruk, Erel’na, Varesh, Vordon, Morgro, Sorin, Karnessa, Gander, Mhazul, Grathum, Verila, and Zurrak.

The strongest figures under his command.

Each one stood calmly, their eyes fixed on the distant capital.

Alix looked toward the city walls. The humans were ready as well. Millions of arrows waited in storage.

Formation arrays glowed faintly atop the walls. While the soldiers packed every defensive position.

Then Alix raised his hand. The entire battlefield became silent.

"Begin."

His calm voice spread throughout the command area.

Immediately, his generals started issuing orders.

"First Legion, advance!"

"Siege corps, prepare to fire!"

"Shield formations forward!"

"Maintain battle lines!"

Orders echoed everywhere.

The massive monster army came alive.

BOOM!

BOOM!

BOOM!

The earth shook beneath countless footsteps.

Meanwhile, dozens of enormous siege weapons were rolled forward. Each one was over twenty meters long.

Their frames were reinforced with enchanted metal. Ancient runes glowed across their surfaces.

These weren’t ordinary catapults.

Hundreds of monster engineers immediately began loading Qi stones into the weapons.

The runes lit up one after another. The surrounding air trembled, and energy gathered rapidly.

Even the soldiers on the city walls felt the growing pressure.

Charles’ expression hardened.

"Here they come."

Virtil stared at the siege line.

"Those aren’t ordinary siege weapons."

A moment later—

BOOOOOOM!

The first shot fired.

A massive sphere of condensed energy exploded from the launcher.

The projectile screamed across the sky. Thousands of soldiers instinctively looked up.

The energy sphere struck the city’s defensive barrier.

BOOOOOOOOOOM!

The impact shook the entire capital, and the barrier rippled violently.

Several weaker soldiers nearly lost their footing.

Before the dust could settle—

BOOM!

BOOM!

BOOM!

Dozens more siege weapons fired. The sky became filled with streaks of light.

Explosions erupted continuously against the defensive barrier. It made the city shook repeatedly.

The battle had officially begun.

"Return fire!"

Human generals immediately roared. Shortly after, the city walls erupted into action.

Thousands of ballistas launched enchanted bolts. Catapults hurled burning stones.

Mage towers unleashed beams of energy, and arrows darkened the sky.

WHOOSH!

WHOOSH!

WHOOSH!

The first casualties appeared among the monster army.