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nChapter 472: Herald Is Injured? Battle Situation (2)

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

nMerciless and bloody.

nHerald, plummeting from the sky into the midst of the enemy, pierced through like a deadly blade, forcibly halting the entire cavalry unit.

nTheir once proud cavalry, in the presence of this winged creature, appeared fragile. Arrows couldn’t penetrate its thick scales, and even lances left nothing more than a white mark.

nHis elongated claws seemed like weapons left by the gods, effortlessly breaking through the heaviest armor, leaving a trail of severed limbs and mutilated bodies wherever he went.

nIn just a matter of minutes, the cavalry unit, capable of shredding thousands of infantry, had been reduced to a gruesome pile of unrecognizable flesh and limbs under the sweeping strikes of its claws.

nThe soldiers of the Kingdom of Bass, their faces filled with horror, instinctively backed away.

nOn the vast battlefield, for a moment, no one dared to approach.

nHerald extended its slender tongue, licking the fresh blood splattered on its chin, revealing a satisfied smile.

nThat almost insane grin sent shivers down the spines of all the soldiers of the Kingdom of Bass.

nThe officers of the Bas Kingdom, seeing this scene, gritted their teeth, their eyes filled with fear.

nDamn it!

nWhere did this monster come from?

nHe hadn’t expected the combat prowess of this serpent-tailed sea creature to be so terrifying. In just one encounter, it had effortlessly slaughtered hundreds of cavalry like killing babies.

nNot even a scratch on its body, not even a minor wound.

nUnder the influence of the kingdom’s ethos that exalted strength and a martial spirit, he had always considered himself an outstanding iron-blooded soldier both physically and mentally. But now, an involuntary sense of retreat crept in.

nBut soon, the officer’s face was replaced by a look of humiliation and shame.

nAs an outstanding soldier of the Kingdom of Bass, he should not have such fear. Otherwise, how could he repay the trust and expectations of his Majesty?

nPerhaps to cover up the lingering fear that couldn’t be shaken off, he shouted loudly.

n“Don’t be afraid! Kill it!”

n“Crossbow teams, prepare! I refuse to believe that even crossbows can’t take down this monster!”

nFollowing the officer’s orders, the soldiers behind brought out three heavy crossbows crafted from steel, calibrated their angles, and took aim at Herald, who was wreaking havoc in their ranks.

n“Report, Commander. The ballistae are in position, ready to fire!”

nExcitement flickered in the officer’s eyes as he yelled hysterically.

n“Die, you monster!”

n“Fire!”

nSoldiers hammered the firing mechanism with wooden mallets, infusing the steel-tipped arrows with terrifying kinetic energy using bowstrings made of bull tendons. Three heavy iron arrows disappeared from the crossbows in succession.

nSuddenly, Heraldor sensed something and swiftly took two steps to the right. Two steel-tipped arrows, as thick as adult arms, brushed past him, piercing through several soldiers from the Kingdom of Bass behind him.

nThen, he reached out his right hand, and the last iron arrow, shot at high speed, was caught firmly in his hand. The remaining tremendous energy caused the heavy arrow to rub violently in his thick palm, oozing a trace of blood.

nHeraldor was finally wounded.

nThe officer from the Kingdom of Bass was now in a state of immense shock.

nDid he just catch arrows flying at high speed with his bare hand?

nHow was this possible? Wasn’t this a dream!?

nAt this moment, he saw the monster looking at him, and his fear spread like a tide, freezing his body, instantly dissolving his anger and resentment.

nMonster!!

nHe screamed meaninglessly, then turned to mount his horse to escape. However, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, and tremblingly lowered his head.

nHe saw a steel-tipped arrowhead embedded in his chest. His vision darkened, and he slowly fell to the ground.

nSeeing their leader also killed, and in such an unprecedented way, the remaining soldiers from the Kingdom of Bass lost the last trace of their fighting spirit. They dropped their weapons and knelt on the ground, choosing to surrender.

nHowever, these enemies had no sense of honor at all. The Naga Legion and Heraldor received orders to support the Lienhardt Grand Duchy’s soldiers.

nSo, in order to support, they just needed to kill all the enemies to consider it a support, right?

nTherefore, when they saw those who surrendered, they didn’t care at all. They directly ended it with a single blow, causing a lot of confused and resentful souls for no reason.

nSo when Ji Chen arrived and made them stop, out of the originally five thousand-strong army of the Bass Kingdom, only less than five hundred remained. They huddled on the ground, trembling, and their eyes looked like they were gazing at some demon.

nJi Chen looked at the corpses strewn across the ground, feeling no emotional fluctuations.

nHe observed this massacre earlier and, while satisfied with the performance of the Naga Legion, he also gained a certain understanding of the Kingdom of Bass soldiers’ combat capabilities.

nJust as he was contemplating, the tattered camp gate from the previous attack creaked open, and several soldiers walked out, led by a Lienhardt officer.

nThe Lienhardt officer looked at the scattered limbs, the blood flowing like a stream, and felt a slight nausea in his stomach.

nEven though he had risen from the ranks of lowly soldiers and experienced more than a dozen battles, he still found it hard to breathe when he saw this scene.

nHad he ever seen such a slaughter in battle before?

nThese sea-dwelling creatures with serpentine tails were more ruthless and brutal than executioners, wielding their cleavers to slaughter the Kingdom of Bass soldiers.

nEspecially the one with wings, what kind of logic was it to catch heavy arrows fired from ballistae with one hand?

nWhat was even more terrifying was that even after the enemy had surrendered, they hadn’t stopped. If it weren’t for the man who appeared to be their leader making them stop, he felt that these sea-dwellers might have wiped them all out.

nTo be the leader of these sea-dwellers, that man was probably not a simple character.

nMaybe even more ruthless than these sea-dwellers…

nAs his thoughts swirled, the officer cautiously approached Ji Chen with his own bodyguards. His face displayed reverence.

n“Your Excellency, thank you for extending a helping hand to us. May 1 ask for your name?”

nJi Chen replied indifferently, “1 am Ji Chen, the Lord of the Crown of the Ocean, arriving from the distant seas.”

n“Where is this place? Is it within the territory of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy?”

nThe officer’s face showed some caution, unsure whether he should answer.

nSeeing this, Ji Chen smiled faintly. “I am a friend of Her Highness Monica. I came from afar to assist you in resisting the Kingdom of Bass. You can rest assured.”

nThe officer was taken aback. A friend of Her Highness Monica?

nLooking at the bodies of Kingdom of Bass soldiers strewn about and the formidable army, he began to believe it.

nAfter some thought, he nodded and said, “Yes, this is the southern coast of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy, about a hundred kilometers from here is the city of Tressburg. We are the coastal defense unit stationed here.”

nJi Chen furrowed his brow. The southern coast?

nHe remembered that this place was not a border area. Although it was not at the heart of the Grand Duchy, it was still a considerable distance from the mainland border.

nThe Kingdom of Bass bordered the western side of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy, and yet, there were already organized Kingdom of Bass land forces here. Did that not mean…

n“The Lienhardt Grand Duchy is in full-scale war with the Kingdom of Bass?”

nThe officer’s face revealed a bitter smile. “Your Excellency Ji Chen, it seems you are not aware of the recent events. Yes, the Grand Duchy has been in full-scale war with the Kingdom of Bass.

nThree days ago, without any warning, the Kingdom of Bass launched a massive attack on the border under cover of night. In less than one night, eighty percent of the western border of the Grand Duchy fell.

nAfter breaking through the border defenses, their offensive momentum remained extremely fierce, with more than ten separate forces relentlessly advancing, and our territory quickly fell.

nJust two days ago, before the communication was cut off, seven fleets from the Kingdom of Bass poured out and engaged in a decisive battle with five Royal fleets of the Grand Duchy in the Whirlpool Sea, about two hundred kilometers southwest of the capital city, Tressburg. I don’t know the outcome…

nThe last piece of news said that the coastal fortress, Feiguang City, fifty kilometers west of here, has been heavily surrounded by Kingdom of Bass troops. If Feiguang City falls, then there will be no more defenses on the western coast towards the capital city, and the enemy’s forces can head straight for the capital…”

nListening to the officer recounting the situation, Ji Chen’s expression became increasingly solemn.

nThe disadvantage of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy was much greater than he had imagined.

nNot to mention a slight disadvantage; they were being pushed back on all fronts..

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