Chapter 70 - Volume 2
Chapter 14 – Piercing through
Nearly everyone was stunned.
Brendel had led the cavalry through the forest quickly and pointed out the location of the undead as if he had the ability of clairvoyance. Only Taron and a few of Luc Beson’s soldiers guessed that it had to something to do with the gargoyle, but they did not have much time to think about it.
Brendel immediately gave the order to attack, and fifty odd riders charged along side with him. They split up into various groups as they got nearer, and surrounded the enemy, sealing off the possible retreating paths.
[Good. The enemy is moving just like how I predicted and they are completely surrounded.]
The mercenaries and Luc Beson’s soldiers started to see Brendel as a leader that was only heard in legends.
The initial battle began with Brendel’s sword arte, smashing five skeleton soldiers into pieces as he charged straight at the enemy. The skeletons that tried to block him from reaching the commanding necromancer was sent flying backwards approximately seven or eight meters. The same scene the men witnessed earlier repeated itself, with Brendel thrusting his sword straight through the necromancer, with everyone reforming and charging at the remaining skeletons, crushing the enemy completely.
After traveling for about five minutes, they met and defeated a group of skeleton riders which caused them slightly more trouble. It was a complete victory for them, but this time there were three riders who got injured. Brendel immediately rushed over to them and bandaged them up. Due to his skill, their bleeding stopped in a matter of moments, which was even more effective than some blood staunching medicine, and he sent one of the more heavily injured person back to rejoin the refugees.
The skeletons’ arrows were much accurate this time, and there were a few militia who were struck down by the arrows, rolling down the hill.
But after the two volleys of arrows, the militia had overcome their fear and steadied themselves. The arrows were not as effective as they had imagined it to be.
Xelsa immediately changed his strategy and targeted the female knight. The third volley of arrows concentrated on her, but her armor lit up with countless spots of lights, and every arrow that was fired at her deflected everywhere.
This miraculous scene stunned everyone, and they cheered and roared out Freya’s name—
“An Elven imperial soldier?!” The Black Knight was so furious that he nearly laughed. He did not understand where this ridiculous army came from.
Brendel who was hiding along with the mercenaries from a short distance ahead in the hills, nodded when he saw Freya leading the army calmly with decisive orders.
[Even though she’s a little clumsy during the normal days, but this battle proves she’s the future Goddess of War.]
He took out the pocket watch and checked the time.
[We are on schedule—]
He got up on his horse and gestured. The mercenaries mounted their horses, and when he saw they were ready, he pulled out his the Thorn of Light. A dazzling light burst forth as he roared,
“Move out!”
The sudden roar and dazzling light made the enemy and Freya’s army look at Brendel and the charging mercenaries behind him.
“An Elven sword!” Xelsa immediately recognized it and almost screamed. He pulled out his own sword.
“Ciel!” Brendel raised his sword high up and shouted.
The young squire instantly raised the ruby in his hand and pointed at the sword: “Sharpness, shall split all into two, the creation of blades.”
A white beam of light extended from Brendel’s sword before it disappeared a moment later. The magic had temporarily improved the quality of the blade, making it sharper and harder.
“My lord, a new day is about to arrive, please remember to pay the cost to my maintenance.” Ciel grinned and said when he finished performing the spell.
Brendel smiled faintly in response, then took on a serious face. He pointed his sword at Xelsa’s formation, signifying the upcoming battle.