Chapter 291 War?
"Fire the cannons!" The people of Gontz wasted no time and began unleashing everything they had in their arsenal. Every weapon was loaded and ready for launch.
On the other side, the people of Chrome spotted the incoming projectiles. Panic gripped those on the front lines, realizing they were the first in the path of these deadly missiles. Tensions ran high as the battle escalated.
"Everyone, charge! I'll block all the projectiles!" Charles bellowed, taking charge of the situation as he conjured a barrier. This barrier was a manifestation of his curse.
The curse contaminated anything in its vicinity, rendering the projectiles useless upon contact with the barrier. This turn of events boosted the morale of the Chrome forces.
While Charles maintained the protective barrier, he allowed the commander and the two vice commanders to take control of the troops. As for the pawns and himself, the three went unnoticed in the city of Gontz.
The three leaders strategically divided their troops into three units, launching coordinated attacks on the west, north, and south sides of Gontz's gate. This multi-pronged assault aimed to put maximum pressure on the city's defenses and increase their chances of breaching its walls in a clean manner.
The pincer attack proved devastating, overwhelming all three sides of Gontz's defenses with a force that was twice their number. The sheer numerical advantage of the invading forces posed a significant challenge for the defenders, making it increasingly difficult to hold their ground.
In a relatively short amount of time, Commander Sanders managed to lead his forces through the west gate, even though his path in the battle was the shortest and filled with a significant number of enemy troops. His skill and determination shone through as he successfully breached the west side of the defenses, proving his worth in the heat of the battle.
On the north side, the situation was more challenging. The vice commander found himself at a standstill, reluctant to engage in a battle where he would seemingly waste his troops. Fortunately, the breach at the west gate forced some of the soldiers stationed there to withdraw and redirect their efforts to defend the west side gate. This reallocation of resources provided the vice commander with a potential opportunity to press forward.
In contrast to the north gate, the vice commander in charge of the south gate was making remarkable progress. He had committed all his available resources from the outset, pushing forcefully to storm through the gate and advance deeper into the city. His aggressive approach was yielding results on the southern front.
With the west gate falling to the invaders, the pressure on the people of Gontz increased significantly. Some of the city's residents, desperate to escape the impending catastrophe, fled to save their lives.
The conflict was rapidly devolving into a one-sided massacre, as the overwhelmed defenders of Gontz found it nearly impossible to withstand the sheer numerical superiority of the invading forces. The situation was becoming increasingly dire for the city.
As all three gates were breached, the city's east side was suddenly consumed by a devastating force, leaving everyone in Gontz in shock and despair. The scale of destruction was beyond anything anyone in the city had ever experienced or could have possibly imagined.
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[Charles' POV (A few minutes back)]
"Pawn One and Two, your mission is to capture individuals of influence. The more people you successfully kidnap, the greater your chances for promotion," the orders were issued, highlighting the importance of this covert operation in securing power for the two pawns.
"Yes!" Pawn One responded with determination, while Pawn Two expressed its readiness by wiggling its gelatinous body enthusiastically. With their mission clear, the two set out to accomplish their task.
I was ready to face the leader of the city, knowing well that my actions had caused disruptions and potential harm to their nation. The impending meeting was sure to be filled with tension, given the gravity of my actions.
As I considered the people of Etellia and their apparent breach of agreement, I found myself contemplating a more assertive approach. It crossed my mind that they might not have much room to complain if I were to launch an attack.
"Yo!" I exclaimed as I stealthily approached the lord, who was witnessing his men being killed.
"Who are you?!" Surprised by my sudden greeting, the lord glared at me and wanted me to state my business.
"I, you ask? I am the ruler of Chrome, the one who initiated war against your nation," I taunted him, relishing the realization of his ignorance.
"YOU!!!" His rage was palpable as he laid eyes on me.
His first instinct was to grasp for my neck as if trying to strangle the life out of me. I made no effort to resist, fully aware that he wouldn't be able to overpower me with the amount of power at my disposal.
The lord's guards formed a tight circle around me, their weapons poised to act should anything go awry as I broke free of the lord's grasp.
"Have you vented your pent-up frustrations now?" I taunted him, showing little concern for his earlier attempt to strangle me. It only seemed to infuriate him further that I didn't take him seriously.
"SHUT UP!!! YOU CAPITALIST BASTARD!!! DON'T THINK I CAN FORGIVE YOU FOR KILLING MY MEN!" The lord's anger was palpable, and he had no intention of forgiving me for the lives lost.
"I suggest you calm down and release me. Otherwise, more of your people will die," I warned, speaking the truth. However, the city lord of Gontz wasn't inclined to heed my advice.
"RELEASE YOU? DO YOU THINK I CAN'T END YOU HERE?" He exuded confidence, convinced that he had me under his control.
"How dimwitted," I remarked before delivering a swift slap to his face, sending him tumbling to the ground. His grip on my neck was released, and the soldiers who were supposed to protect the lord had now turned to me and attacked.
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