Live Stream: I Am A Lord In Another World

“Ah!!”

“Charge~”

“…”

The rebel army erupted with cries of agony!

Though they charged swiftly, they fell just as quickly!

Some of the rebels did manage to block the spears with their shields.

But they soon discovered that even if they blocked the spears, there was no way to retaliate against the perfectly organized spear phalanx.

In a one-on-one fight, an experienced fighter with a sword and shield could deal with a spearman by blocking the spear’s attack and closing the distance, neutralizing the spear’s advantage.

However, this was not just a single spear.

It was a forest of spears!

Surrounded on all sides by spears!

This left them with no way to attack effectively.

Moreover, the spears were exceptionally sharp.

Even if they managed to block a strike, the wooden shields in their hands were still pierced through with a hole, and only those carrying shields previously seized from city guards could withstand the spears without damage.

However, blocking one attack didn’t guarantee they could block the second.

The first row of spearmen immediately pulled back their spears, adjusted their angle, and thrust again!

This time, many of the rebel soldiers failed to defend themselves and were directly pierced through, leading to another chorus of anguished cries!

Moreover, a shield’s defense wasn’t all-encompassing. With so many densely packed spears, blocking one didn’t mean the ones beside it could be blocked as well.

Richard’s spearmen had undergone some simple yet effective training these days.

Daily physical training was the foundation.

Following that, they trained one single move.

Just one move, and that was the thrust!

In the formation of a spear phalanx, that single move was enough!

There’s a clear difference between trained and untrained individuals when it comes to spear thrusting.

In the beginning, many soldiers couldn’t even penetrate a wooden board thicker than 1.5 centimeters with a spear thrust.

However, after specialized training, those with greater strength, combined with the sharpness of the spears, could fully thrust and pierce through ordinary wooden boards over 4 centimeters thick.

How thick could ordinary wooden shields be?

Additionally, there was another crucial part of the spear thrusting training.

That was to pierce a very smooth sheet of paper hung with hooks.

Don’t think that being able to pierce a wooden board means piercing paper would be easy. In fact, not many of Richard’s soldiers could pierce the paper.

Paper moves, and if the spear thrust isn’t fast enough, it just slips away.

This training segment was inspired by an old movie Richard watched before he transmigrated. In the movie, some Shaolin monks from ancient times trained in this way.

One monk in the movie had thrust over nine thousand times and still couldn’t pierce the paper.

The difficulty was evident.

“Charge!”

The rebel soldiers kept surging forward relentlessly!

“Grip your spears tightly and advance!”

Jim shouted through a megaphone.

This megaphone was also something Richard had bought online. It worked with batteries and was ready to use.

Its power was significant enough that even in such a noisy environment, the soldiers could clearly hear the commands!

Of course, battlefield commands couldn’t rely solely on a megaphone.

Apart from Jim, the other three army commanders and the captains within the corps also carried walkie-talkies.

During the battle, they had already switched their walkie-talkies to speaker mode.

Thus, battlefield command was quite advanced. It allowed for accurate transmission of orders down the ranks.

These walkie-talkies were also connected to the channel of the one Richard held.

But Richard didn’t interfere. This kind of battle didn’t need his direction. All he needed to do was watch the battle from a higher vantage point.

“Advance!”

Once the Grand Legion Commander gave the order, all the corps commanders shouted the command.

“Advance, maintain the same pace as your comrades!”

The captains quickly issued more detailed orders.

It might sound complicated, but the command transmission took only a few seconds!

“Advance, advance! Grip your spears tightly, don’t fall behind!”

The squad leaders shouted, gripping their spears and leading their squads forward step by step!

Immediately, a row of sharp spears surged toward the rebels.

Yet, the rebel army continued to charge toward them.

However, the charging rebels quickly discovered they couldn’t advance any further.

Faced with the sharp spear line, the knives in their hands were too short!

“Stop charging, retreat!”

Some of the rebels began to panic.

They couldn’t break through, and yet those behind them kept pushing forward, forcing them directly into the spear formation!

“Thud~”

One after another, the rebels were struck by the spears, their blood spurting like fountains!

As the soldiers advanced, they continually repeated the same motion.

They would pull back their spears slightly and then thrust fiercely.

Some clever rebels attempted to crouch down and attack the spearmen’s legs, but this was futile. Not only were the soldiers on guard against such tactics, but also, anyone who crouched down would be jostled by their comrades surging from behind and get trampled in the chaos, rendering them incapacitated.

Some even swung their weapons wildly in panic after falling, accidentally injuring their fellow rebels.

Other rebels tried to throw their knives at the soldiers behind the spear line, but Richard’s soldiers were now fully equipped. They wore helmets with outstanding defensive capabilities, which, during combat, could have visors pulled down for excellent facial and eye protection.

In addition to their heads, they wore chainmail around their necks and had pauldrons on their shoulders. Their entire upper bodies were thoroughly armored.

Even their legs had decent protection, with the leg guards made from soft materials that were difficult to cut through with a couple of blows.

This custom armor was specifically ordered by Richard, with each set costing several thousand. If not for the large quantity purchased, the price would have been even higher.

As a result, the weapons thrown by the rebels were largely ineffective.

“Advance, advance!”

Throughout the three armies, from the corps commanders down to the squad leaders, the commands continued to ring out.

As they steadily advanced, the rebel soldiers were repeatedly pierced and killed by the spears, leaving the battlefield strewn with bodies.

“Retreat quickly! We can’t break through!”

The rebels at the front shouted in panic.

“We can’t charge anymore!”

“Don’t push me… ah~”

“…”

The cries of the rebel soldiers filled the air. Those who realized the situation and attempted to retreat found it impossible because the rebels behind them continued to press forward, even pushing them toward the spears.

Many rebels were pushed onto the spears by their own comrades, and even with shields, they couldn’t protect themselves.

A shield might block one spear but not two.

Moreover, many shields were directly shattered by the first spear strike, allowing the following rebel soldiers to be pierced just the same.

Some rebels at the rear realized something was wrong, but amidst the battlefield chaos, they had no leadership at all.

Their leaders were nothing more than a few street hooligans. They knew nothing about commanding or warfare. In previous battles, they saw it merely as brawling, believing whoever had more numbers would win.

However, now they were facing Richard’s well-trained, well-equipped soldiers!

This kind of spear formation, in particular, was the nemesis of the chaotic rebel troops.

“Continue advancing, stay in line with your comrades!”

In the three armies, every squad leader was shouting until their voices were hoarse.

Among them, the veteran army had the strongest combat power.

The veteran army didn’t advance alone; they pushed forward alongside the other two armies.

However, despite all advancing, their efficiency in killing the enemy was significantly higher.

You could see the veterans coordinating with each other, continuously pulling back and thrusting their spears as they advanced.

Such simple actions, but with every thrust, a large number of rebels fell.

These veterans stepped over the bodies of the fallen rebels, continuing their relentless advance!

【A textbook example of warfare!】

【The spear formation is so fierce; no wonder Alexander the Great was able to sweep across Eurasia!】

【Hah, that’s only because he didn’t encounter our mighty Qin dynasty’s million-strong army of tiger wolves!】

【Honestly, the anchor should deploy war chariots.】

【Come on, war chariots require specific terrain conditions to be effective; they’re useless in non-flat areas.】

【Why doesn’t the anchor send in the centaurs and minotaurs? I feel like, despite their numbers, a thousand centaurs and a few dozen minotaurs could settle this battle.】

【Genius!】

【Think you’re smart? Can’t you see the anchor is training the troops?】

【…】

In the livestream chat, as viewers watched the battle just begin, and the rebels utterly powerless against Richard’s phalanx, their mood lightened considerably.

The results of Richard’s training were indeed impressive.

The new recruits, after overcoming their initial nervousness, were now able to exert their combat potential under the leadership of the veterans.

Of course, they were still tense!

However, with the veterans leading, this tension was transformed into fighting spirit. They held their spears tightly, launching continuous attacks.

Many rebels fell under their spears.

They continued to advance, stepping over the corpses of the fallen rebels!

“Is this his army?”

While viewers in the livestream watched with keen interest, the half-elf girl on horseback reached a high vantage point on the eastern side of Richard’s territory, observing the entire battlefield.

She saw both sides engaged in the battle and spotted Richard behind the three armies.

On the other side, Sir John, Count Zane, and over a hundred soldiers were also watching the entire battle unfold!

“Good, good, good!”

When Count Zane saw the heavy casualties the rebels suffered at the hands of Richard’s three armies, while Richard’s forces remained unscathed, he uttered “good” three times.

Since the rebels had entered the northeastern region, they had first captured the Westgar City, rested for a few days, then marched for several more days, and besieged Stone Fort City for five days and nights, eventually capturing it as well.

As for the smaller towns, they crumbled effortlessly before the rebels’ overwhelming numbers.

The total population of the northeastern region was not small, but the total population and the number of combat-ready soldiers were two different things.

Since the rebels arrived in the northeast, the region’s garrison and nobles had not won a single victory.

Count Zane never expected to see such an elite army here!

Their combat power was unexpectedly strong!

“Cough, cough, cough~”

After saying a few words, Count Zane couldn’t help but start coughing violently. His injuries were clearly quite severe.

“What kind of place is this, that such an elite army would emerge?”

Next to Count Zane, Sir John was in disbelief.

The surrounding soldiers were equally shocked by the impressive combat power of Richard’s army. Such an army might even surpass the Stone Fort City’s garrison.

“Sir John, the official records indicate that this should be Baron Ted’s territory. However, Baron Ted sold this territory and his title to someone named Richard a few months ago, so it should now be Richard’s territory!”

Beside Sir John, an official from the conscription team explained.

“He even sold his title? But how could a mere baron possess such a large army?”

Sir John was quite surprised!

“When I was in the Westgar City, I heard some merchants mention that this Richard had previously defeated several thousand bandits and possessed a large quantity of grain. It’s said that he also recruited a considerable number of demi-human warriors. Additionally, he seems to have connections with some merchants from the East and possesses quite a few valuable items. The porcelain that was popular in Westgar City earlier came from his territory.”

The official replied.

Sir John said, “The East? Isn’t there a mountain range full of monsters all the way to the east? However, I have heard that there seems to be a kingdom over there. Could it be that Richard comes from there?”

At this point, another official spoke up: “Regardless of where he comes from, since he has already purchased a title, he is now considered a noble of the kingdom. A baron having such a large army is indeed above the norm. Count Zane, should we conscript his army…”

“No!”

Before the official could finish speaking, Count Zane’s reprimanding voice interrupted.

“Cough, cough!”

After speaking, he coughed violently again.

“No matter where this Richard comes from, he is now our only hope in the northeast region. We must treat him with respect. Such an army, even I can’t guarantee I could train. Richard is undoubtedly no ordinary person. As for his title, it’s not an issue at this point. If he can help us repel the rebels, I’m even willing to offer him the title of count! So, let’s not mention such things again!”

After coughing, Count Zane spoke in a stern voice.

“Yes, my Lord!”

The self-proclaimed clever official quickly lowered his head after Count Zane’s reprimand.

While they were talking, the sounds of the rebels’ screams echoed continuously across the battlefield below.

“Stop charging!”

The rebels at the rear finally realized the situation at the front, and the few small leaders kept sending people to shout out.

The chaotic charge of the rebels finally came to a halt, but Richard’s corps continued to press forward relentlessly.

The rebels were forced to retreat continuously by the spear formation, and those who couldn’t escape in time perished under the phalanx!

“You all take a thousand men each and attack from the sides!”

The chief leader instructed the others.

“Alright!”

The small leaders immediately gathered their men, preparing to flank the formation and attack from the sides.

The spear formation was only strong at the front; the sides were not covered by spears.

“Master, they’re going to attack the flanks!”

Dorothy reported beside Richard.

Richard replied calmly, “It’s okay. To be safe, have the centaurs ready.”

The rebels attacking the flanks would test the combat capability of his army.

Although Richard was confident in his soldiers, he was always cautious.

The purpose of this battle was to train his troops, and he did not want his soldiers to suffer too many casualties.

Thus, he ordered the centaurs to prepare.

【These guys aren’t too foolish.】

【If you rely solely on the hope that your opponent is a fool, it only shows that you are a fool yourself.】

【But these people really are fools.】

【The anchor has sword and shield soldiers on the flanks of the formation; there’s no need to worry too much.】

【Stop with the chatter, you’re interrupting my viewing!】

【Can’t you just turn off the comments?】

【…】

The chat room was still very lively.

As the rebels began to encircle from the sides, all the viewers focused intently on the action.

Count Zane and his companions also braced themselves.

If the formation’s flanks couldn’t hold, and were broken, facing the rebels who still had a numerical advantage, it would be uncertain.

Under everyone’s gaze, a large number of rebels started to encircle from both sides.

“Sword and shield soldiers!”

Within the formation, Jim’s loudspeaker blared.

“Prepare!”

On the sides of the formation, a large number of sword and shield soldiers moved. Unlike the scattered rebels, they maintained a neat formation.

“Don’t panic! Use your shields to block, and strike with your swords. Even if you can’t block everything, don’t be afraid. Your armor is not so easily penetrated!”

Numerous squad leaders shouted.

Then, a wave of rebels charged in, raising their knives to strike.

“Block!”

Immediately, the front row of sword and shield soldiers raised their shields to block the rebels’ blades!

“Strike!”

A squad leader’s voice was swift, and his actions even quicker. A simple block followed by a strike saw a rebel fall to his blade.

Other soldiers, even the new recruits, though extremely nervous after extensive daily training, managed to perform admirably under the squad leaders’ command.

In reality, battlefield combat isn’t as complicated as it seems on TV dramas.

For ordinary soldiers, as long as their shields are used effectively to block attacks and they strike back, they can generally defeat the enemy.

After all, not everyone is as skilled as Mia and her team. Especially when facing untrained rebels.

Thus, the new sword and shield soldiers quickly discovered that this kind of combat was actually simpler than fighting experienced soldiers during their training!

The opponents were too weak!

Some rebels were too slow to react. After their attacks were blocked, they were often struck down before they could use their shields to defend.

“Ah~”

On the battlefield, the rebels attempting to attack the flanks of the formation continuously screamed in agony.

In the first wave of fighting, several hundred rebels were killed outright.

“Squad advance!”

Next, Richard’s three legions received new orders, and the sword and shield soldiers took the initiative to attack.

Using coordinated squad advances, they overwhelmed the rebels in front of them, who could not mount any effective resistance and were continuously pushed back!

“Don’t be afraid, keep charging!”

In the ranks of the rebels, the small leaders continued to shout loudly.

The rebels in the rear still rushed forward, but it was all in vain.

After the new recruits overcame their initial fear, their usual training allowed them to display formidable combat effectiveness.

There is no way, the opponent is so weak, they have no choice but to become strong.

The first battle, in fact, was ideal with such an opponent.

Although the enemy had a large number of soldiers, it was not overwhelming. The pressure was present but manageable.

If the enemy had over ten thousand troops, even the best-trained recruits might struggle. They might be worn out by sheer numbers.

But with this number of enemies, it was just right!