Chapter 552 - Strange Ending
Along with Lize’s movements, the Clerics who were hidden in the shrubs stood up and raised their hands high quickly. Several white light balls erupted. The bright radiance illuminated the entire forest and it was so bright that even the glory of the sun was inferior. The Cavalrymen that had galloped past them were caught off guard as though a dozen huge searchlights were shining on them all at once and they had to close their eyes shut. Not only them, but even their warhorses neighed in shock. The Cavalrymen controlled their warhorses and lifted their shields as soon as they witnessed that their fellow Cavalrymen by the perimeter getting attacked. It was obvious that the Cavalrymen didn’t consider the possibility of them encountering ambushes here and instead of stopping, they spurred on the warhorses forcefully.
But at this moment, a strange situation happened.
Loud, painful screams broke out as the Cavalrymen galloped forward. A dozen warhorses lost their balance as though they were tripped and fell forward, breaking the formation into chaos. If it were the warhorses in front that had fallen down, they would still stand a chance to adjust their formation at the back. However, the warhorses that stumbled were in the middle and they were surrounded by their comrades, which overwhelmed their formation immediately. Some Cavalrymen fell to the ground while some dodged to the sides and slammed into their comrades. Some tried to leap over the fallen comrades, but they collided heavily to those in front. In the blink of an eye, dozens of Cavalrymen and warhorses were trampled by their friendly forces.
“Heh…”
Joey grinned as he crouched low on the thick tree branch and observed the chaotic situation below him. He turned to Randolf beside him who was clasping his bow and scrutinizing the situation. “Bro Randolf, did you realize that even though Miss Lize seems harmless, her strategy is so sinister? She made us set up a trap that will only activate in the middle of the crowd. I didn’t expect her to think this up… Look at those unfortunate bastards… I can’t bear to continue watching them…”
“—!”
Suddenly, a strange whistle sounded from the center of the army. The Cavalrymen stopped their movements abruptly and held their shields high in front of them. Then, almost simultaneously, an overwhelming rain of arrows flew out of the forest toward them. However, the arrows were useless against the Cavalrymen’s heavy steel armor and shields.
Then, a bugle-horn sounded and the Cavalrymen spurred on their warhorses. They gave up their formation completely and galloped forward from both sides.
“They realized that we lack manpower and they are trying to escape!” Randolf discovered that the enemies didn’t slow down for their own safety. Instead, they were acting as bait to probe the strength of the ambushing troops. Randolf had about 50 Rangers under his lead and they were an utterly inadequate measure against the thousand Cavalrymen. He leaped to another tree branch and placed his finger by his lip to whistle a cuckoo’s cry that resounded in the entire forest. He drew an arrow from his quiver swiftly and when he landed onto another tree branch, he aimed forward and released his finger.
If Rhode or any other players witnessed this scene, they would surely turn around and flee immediately. However, it was a pity that Cavalrymen weren’t players and they made a wrong decision swiftly. Shortly after, the highly lifted flag started waving and pointed forward and the surrounding Cavalry Leaders responded quickly.
“Destroy those spellcasters!”
One of the Cavalry Leaders raised his shield and sword. He galloped forward and led a team of Cavalrymen toward the Cleric young ladies who were shrouded in radiance in the distance .
They’re here!
Lize felt her blood froze as she witnessed the Cavalrymen charging toward her. At the same time, she made complicated hand gestures and a beautiful holy rune emerged from thin air. It hovered around the light column and flew upward.
The enemies were getting closer and Lize saw the shimmering sword blades. However, she didn’t stop because this was her last trump card and the guarantee of victory…
“Brothers, attack!”
The shrub beside Lize shook violently and a few mercenaries sprung out. Marfa was as calm as ever. He extended his right arm and gestured. Then, the mercenaries around him drew out hatchets from their waists and threw forward.
“Aaahh!”
The spinning hatchets struck the Cavalrymen heavily and they screamed in pain, tumbling down their warhorses.
At the same time, Lize’s spell was finally completed.
“Everyone back down!”
Lize yelled and retreated from the light column swiftly. Marfa and his men rolled away without any hesitation and dodged the Cavalrymen’s attacks. At this moment, the Cavalrymen had arrived before Marfa and Lize. But, that was the closest they could get.
The Cavalrymen brandished their razor-sharp blades, but to their horror, their attacks were deflected. They realized that they had been trapped in a pyramid-like triangular barrier. The thin, yet solid golden barrier expanded along the light column and shrouded the entire land. This time, the Cavalrymen had finally lost their cool. They raised their heads and witnessed that everything had exceeded their expectations. Before they figured out what exactly had happened, they heard crisp laughter.
“Huhuhu, Little Lize, I didn’t expect this to turn out this well. It seems that all’s left is to wind this up, eh?”
Gillian emerged out of thin air. She squinted proudly and gazed at the flustered crowd below her. She revealed a pleased smile before extending her arms forward. A dazzling scarlet card spun in her palms gracefully. Gillian smashed her palms together.
[Magic Symbol — Seven Hells]
Scarlet flames surged violently and burned their entire world.