NOVEL NEXT Chapter 68: Chapter 68 War Begins
Holy Continent, year 3250 of the Valerian calendar.
Summer, August 30th.
In this world where there is no distinction between long and short months, August 30th is the last day of the month.
Because of the heavy rain in the past few days, the army of the Lankawu Kingdom did not rush to launch a general offensive, so the roughly estimated time for the decisive battle was delayed to today.
Moreover, it was sunny yesterday and today, and the muddy ground had almost disappeared. Whether it was the soldiers' advance or the unique knight mecha of the Kingdom of Lanco, they could ensure good mobility.
Then tonight may be the time for the decisive battle!
Not surprisingly, the scouts of the Kingdom of Armenia also detected the movements of the Kingdom of Lanka.
When evening comes.
The 150 third-tier knight mechas, 280 second-tier knight mechas, and 670 first-tier knight mechas of the second and third armies in the west of the Kingdom of Lankovo, as well as the second army in the north, have entered standby mode. The surging magic element power core can be clearly felt even from a long distance!
A large number of troops have also entered the bush-covered hilly terrain, and various types of troops have also entered their designated positions.
A total of 23,000 troops may attack at any time!
The pressure suddenly came to the Kingdom of Armenia.
Even though they were separated from the enemy by a small river, and had built ten-meter-high fortifications by the river, and there was a fortress built on a mountain in the rear, but there were only 50,000 troops in the country, and due to the previous losses in the war, including the wounded, there were only 27,000 troops in the entire kingdom.
There are only 12,000 people who can be dispatched to this main battlefield.
There are only ninety-six third-order knight mechas that can still be operated, and the total number of second-order and first-order knight mechas is only three hundred and seventy-five.
Even the defending side is at an absolute disadvantage!
If they retreat to the fortress, they will hardly receive any reinforcements and will be trapped and die in the fortress alone.
Therefore, they had to hold on to this small river, which was no more than twenty meters wide!
Woo——!
The magic horn of the attack of the Kingdom of Lankovo sounded at sunset!
Entire army, launch a general attack!
Warriors of the Kingdom of Rankowu! If we can capture the frontline, the Kingdom of Armenia will be ours!
Before the Kingdom's recruited troops arrive, the money and beauties in the rear cities will be your spoils of war!
For the glory of the Kingdom of Lancowu, for the glory of our warriors, kill!
With the commander in front of the battle line shouting and the knight mechas paving the way, the soldiers in various positions in the hilly area began to launch attacks towards the targets they planned to capture!
Kill—!
rush--!
Kill the weak pigs of the Armenian Kingdom!
The morale of the soldiers was also maximized at this time!
Meanwhile behind them.
The magicians are chanting the inspiring morale magic, which is a kind of spiritual magic released by a group and is aimed at large legions. It can weaken the soldiers' fear as much as possible and increase their fighting spirit!
When the first wave of morale magic is successful, they will quickly follow up with various group magic enhancements until their magic power is exhausted!
The killing begins!
Soldiers! The villains of the Lancowu Kingdom are right in front of us. Behind us is our homeland, where our families are!
Take up your weapons and repel these hateful invaders!
For my country and my family!
Prince Turte also stepped forward and shouted in person to boost overall morale!
Their magician group is also doing something similar to their opponent, but their main focus is not on boosting morale, but on eliminating fear as much as possible!
In their hearts, their soldiers not only feared being defeated and killed, but also feared not being able to protect their families in their homeland. They had no idea whether they could hold on to the battle, and even if they could, how many of them would survive?
Can the soldiers who remain in the country, under the personal leadership of the king, hold the last line of defense of the capital?
They don't know anything and don't even dare to think about it!
Only...
Fight the enemy in front of you!
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM—!
The magic cannons of the third-tier mechas spewed out violent magic elements, releasing their terrifying killing power!
The specially made fourth-order and fifth-order knight mechas of the main generals of both sides have also started fighting!
rear.
Su Lian and his men, on the highest platform of the fortress, wearing the uniforms of the Armenian Kingdom and masks, silently watched everything happening in front of them. The war was already imminent!
Su Lian, his eyes with eagle eye magic, were also staring closely at every blade of grass and every tree on the battlefield.
There are many hills in the battle area, with the highest height difference being a hundred meters. Even with a two-fold difference in troop strength, we still have the defensive advantage and it will be difficult to determine the winner in a short period of time. Angus analyzed calmly while looking at the battlefield.
He didn't actually need to say it, and it was obviously said on purpose for others to hear.
Prince Turtle is so brave. Su Lian stared at Turtle, who was in the middle of the fortifications, which was also the front position.
In order to concentrate the enemy's forces to the greatest extent and give us the opportunity to cause maximum damage, in the absence of better strategies, this is the best way he can do to lure the enemy and attract them to kill him, the main general. Angus was still speaking calmly.
He seemed to be a cold-blooded person without emotions. Everything that happened before his eyes was nothing more than ants colliding with each other in his eyes.
And in fact, this seems to be the scenery in their sight.
In the afterglow of dusk, amidst the double brilliant magic attacks, they looked like ants from afar but were actually lives fighting each other.
General Angus. Su Lian suddenly shouted.
Just call me Legion Commander. Angus thought he was not yet worthy of the title of general.
Looking at them, do you have the idea that you should never let war happen in your own country? Su Lian asked.
The expressions of the others changed slightly.
This is a thought that almost every one of them has in their mind. After seeing this scene, they definitely don't want this to happen in their own country!
ButSu Lian's tone doesn't sound like that of a twelve-year-old child.
Inexplicably, something frightened them.
Isn't that what we are doing? Angus asked back.
They came to balance the war between the two sides so that the surrounding areas of their countries would not be threatened by the mutual destructiveness of the war.
This is just a defensive strategy. Su Lian said.
What do you want to say? Angus realized something.
We have balanced the surrounding countries. With only enemies in the east and south, we can enjoy stability by relying on our geographical advantages. This stability has lasted for hundreds of years and may continue in the future, until our kingdom collapses due to internal problems, or an empire that is powerful and unrivaled appears in the outside world!
Will that kind of future exist if we just defend blindly?
No... When do you think it will exist?
Su Lian asked calmly with a tone and words that were totally inappropriate for a child.
Can I understand your words as treason? As a prince and noble, you actually envision this kind of future. Angus asked indifferently.
The rest of the people around suddenly became nervous!
Why did their conversation suddenly turn into this?
Precisely because my last name is 'Suman', I should consider this kind of thing more, right? General Angus? Su Lian turned his head to look at Angus and asked again.
And once again, the title General Angus was used.
Seems to be asking...
Do you want to be a general?
Then my answer is that it may only come to an end when a powerful empire emerges in the outside world. Also, please call me Commander Angus. Angus corrected solemnly.
Did it fail? Su Lian's heart was slightly moved.
A very standard answer. So what is the solution? Su Lian continued to ask.
No, and it's not something I should think about. Angus still gave a serious and standard answer.
The subordinates behind them who truly belonged to Angus were so scared that they couldn't even breathe!
During the conversation between the two of them, a huge pressure had already been secretly forming!
Such a topic is being discussed at a time when these two countries are at war!
The solution is simple, and there is only one.
Defense is nothing more than waiting for destruction or leaving the problem to future generations.
Only offense is the best defense!
There was an obvious murderous tone in Su Lian's voice at this time, and the subordinates behind him also tensed up!
Only Angus remained as still as a mountain, without any reaction.
But it seems...
Captain Angus, you do not share the same ideas as a naive person like me.
As expected, you are one of the legion commanders that Grandpa often praises. You have unique and mature insights. How amazing!
Su Lian's tone suddenly took a sharp turn for the worse, returning to the childish tone it should have been.
That feeling is like the sincere admiration a child feels when he sees a capable adult.
But everyone knew at this time that it was just...
Su Lian's disguise!
Since Angus was not in Prince Ersha's camp, everything he said just now was just a childish joke!
This grandson of Prince Ersha is so scary!
They couldn't help but have this common idea in their minds!
A twelve year old kid?
What a joke!
A guy who can have such a mind, words, and tone, even if his age is doubled, no! Tripled, it would still be too young!
So scary!
At this moment, Su Lian's gaze returned to the battlefield in front of him again, as if nothing had happened just now. Angus's subordinates finally relaxed. When they came to their senses, some of their backs were already soaked with sweat.
Su Lian was also a little disappointed in his heart.
Tsk.
As expected, this Angus cannot be easily brought into the camp like Tuttle, and he is indeed one of the worst candidates evaluated by my grandfather.
butCaroline would send this legion commander to bring me here. It shouldn't be just because he doesn't want me to win him over, right?
After all, before this, I looked like just a twelve-year-old kid who loved research.
Su Lian thought with his eyes slightly narrowed.