Summoning the Holy Sword

The situation was terrible.

 The army by the northern battlefront totally didn’t expect the Undead Creatures’ assault abilities to be even stronger than the Cavalrymen. This sudden attack had caught them off guard and they hurriedly raised their weapons to retaliate. However, it was too late. Unlike the southern battlefront, the Undead Army that attacked the northern battlefront hadn’t stopped at all. They darted all the way to the foot of the city walls and shortly after, the unfortunate soldiers instantly experienced their terrifying might.

 The Undead Creatures crashed into the walls and were instantly pushed to the ground by their companions from the rear. Then, the entire Undead Army was like waves crashing onto the shore continuously. The impact shook the city walls and the soldiers were so frightened that they scrambled on the ground.

 “Don’t let loose. Chase them down the city walls. Don’t let them climb up!”

 Andre brandished his sword and the biting cold wind froze a huge group of the enemies. Then, he slashed his blade and shattered the frozen creatures. But before he caught his breath, the Undead Creatures from the rear had rushed forward and rammed into the city walls.

 Boom!

 Andre felt trembles in the ground beneath his feet. Although he expected the Undead Creatures’ assault to be powerful, he didn’t expect them to be this strong. The city walls were sturdy, but he felt as though it would crumble anytime. The area which he was responsible for was doing fine. After all, he had reminded the soldiers to stay vigilant unlike the other areas which had already broken out into chaos. Some of the Undead Creatures had climbed over the walls and initiated battle with the soldiers! It would be too dangerous if this continued!

 “Continue to defend. Don’t let loose!”

 Andre commanded loudly. At the same time, the magic cannons that were fixed on the towers fired—dazzling magical beams struck the Undead Army by the foot of the city walls and blasted them to the sky. However, this wasn’t too effective against them. The Winter Castle’s defensive lines only possessed a total of five magic cannons because this region wasn’t an important defensive line to begin with. The five magic cannons were located in the middle of the Winter Castle between the northern and southern battlefronts in order to support both ends. At this moment, all five magic cannons turned to face the enemies by the northern battlefront and launched attacks on the enemies. It was apparent that their damage was as though one throwing a pebble into the pond. Although there were ripples, the pond quickly returned to silence again. Andre bit his teeth and gazed at the endless Undead Army swarming toward them—failure would happen only in a matter of time if this continued!

 No matter what the purpose of this was, it meant that he stood a chance.

 The Necromancer swept a glance to the side.

 He couldn’t lessen the pressure applied on the southern battlefront and couldn’t stop his attacks on the northern battlefront. It seeeds like there was only one safest solution.

 The Necromancer extended his arm and waved.

 Shortly after, the dark waves crashed forward once more.

 They’re here!

 Rhode stared at the rear of the Undead Army and his pupils shrunk abruptly. The true power of darkness had swarmed forward.

 On the surface, the Undead Creatures by the rear didn’t seem any different from the cannon fodders. However, anyone who was familiar with the Undead Army could instantly sense their difference—the cannon fodders by the front possessed no will at all and were more like tools who acted instinctively. However, the creatures from the rear were entirely different. Their pace and every action was determined with obvious goals—destroy the mortals and everything before them and dye this world pitch-black.

 The sky had darkened completely, but everyone clearly witnessed the Undead Creatures swarming toward them under the bright flares. The enemies looked like they were born from the darkness. The soldiers gazed ahead, but only saw an entire sea of Undead Creatures who devoured everything in their path. They shuddered—will we be able to stop them?

 The time has come.

 Rhode narrowed his eyes. As a being in the Legendary Stage, he didn’t need any flares to clearly witness everything that was shrouded in darkness. He was sure that within the next few moments, the true Undead Creatures would be charging to the foot of the city walls and the northern battlefront would crumble completely.

 That was with the premise that he didn’t intervene.

 Now… is the time.

 Rhode’s lips curled into a smile. Then, he twisted the jade-like ring on his index finger.

 [Activate: Holy Maiden Statue]

 In an instant, a dazzling silver beam of light burst into the clouds and lit up the night sky.

 “That’s…!”

The Necromancer stared in astonishment. He knew what that was—it was all because of this sacred barrier and enchanted field that the Undead Army had lost in the Munn Kingdom. He didn’t expect them to be here at all!

 Damn it! Didn’t those things belong to the Munn Kingdom? Why are they here in the Country of Light?

 The spiritual flames in his eyes surged. He finally realized that he might have possibly been had by the humans who apparently had been waiting for him to send out his 30,000 regular troops!

 However, what confused him the most was that he didn’t know of anyone who understood them this well.

 This wasn’t the time to ponder on such a question now. The Necromancer was uncertain because he might fall deeper into the enemy’s plans if his troops advanced. However, it was all too late. Even though the Undead Creatures were disciplined, it would still require time to make them retreat from their assault. If the humans seized this chance to retaliate… His Undead Army would suffer grave losses. It was apparent that the humans had predicted this!

 The Necromancer gritted his teeth and made his decision.

 I will continue attacking! I will gather my forces to invade the northern battlefront and take down the Winter Castle in one go!

 Shortly after, the formation of the Undead Army changed. The pressure applied on the southern battlefront decreased significantly as the Undead Creatures flowed toward the northern battlefront on the other side. It seemed like the Necromancer had made a firm decision. He had decided to risk everything on the northern battlefront!

 Now’s the chance!

 Rhode’s eyes glinted. Then, he unsheathed his shimmering holy sword from his waist.

 “Senior Heart, I’ll leave this place to you. Gillian, Anne, let’s go!”

 Rhode leaped from the tower and brandished his blade!