Red saw trenches , those zigzag holes and became cautious
To him trenches were a dumb move as in this age defence is done on castle walls , and no enemy highlight their traps by placing lamps there
He began mapping and saw troops maybe 2000 soldier and far off there were many cavalry hiding behind tress or houses and waiting
He told his men
" Information was incorrect, no more likely everything was a lie , how can a fallen territory have disciplined and proper uniform troops and cavalry also there is that huge palace comparable to royal castle "
They were worried because there was too much unknown and they also were thinking were these all the troops or were there more
Soon Red said to raise his men morale
" Men , it may be that is was a cruel lord and imposed heavy taxes that's why he has this castle and these men but fear not as they are fighting only to feed their children, they will run away as soon as we show our strength "
Red heavy voice worked as a booster , all mercenary moved together and tried to intimidate them and also as soon as they came under 500 m range of the trenches Red and several other knights released their auras
It was enough to tense many armies but not ash troops as they were even ready to die for ash , they will destroy the world if ash gave command to them
The silence was just wait for enemy to come in effective range , soon all troops shooted at the same time
" Bang , bang , bang "
" Ratatatatatatatatatattatat"
Battlefield turned into a massacre, mercenaries has no time to react , some with magic shield survived the onslaught but first wave was alone to kill 3000 soldier of Red
Remaining used bodies or magic shield to survive, morale on ash side was high and without giving enemy time they launched molotov and grenades
" Boom , Boom Boom Boom"
Countless explosion occured and it took more than 4000 this time
Many in Red soldiers began to flee , some were too stunned to do anything, some cried , some charged recklessly and some simply stayed and observed
Morale was high so much that cavalry men started coming and surrounded the enemy concentration where they were in chaos
Red tried to save them but constant firing from the bunker made it impossible
1 hour passed only Red was remaining kneeling on the river of blood
He was crying , at first he thought these weopens were similar to enchanted crossbow but there rate of fire , speed was too great and size was exact opposite
It was easy to dodge one or two but not hundreds , he was too covered in wound
He saw enemy cavalry coming towards him as he was the last one alive but to enemy he appeared dead
A young man came towards him but he at that second used his life force to take as many as he can
In a split second, young man was torn apart , he was chaging towards nearest but instead nearest jumped upon him carrying a bomb that was about to explode, not being able to control his momentum he took got caught in explosion and then soldier opened fired at him and he finally rested
In this war , Ravenfield troops only suffered 25 deaths while fighting against a army that was 4 time greater than them
Meanwhile royal guards were also effortlessly massacred in the towns and villages and territory was safe for some more time
Meanwhile in arcane city , atlas empire
In a huge castle whose tower touched the sky two figures were talking that were a handsome teen boy with blond hair and a old man with a crown on his head
They were leon and Aldreath Brightsun the emperor
Leon said " your majesty, I wish to access royal treasury "
The emperor replied " ohohoh , I will give you after you successfully showcase your performance in academy graduation"
Suddenly door burst Opened and a servant came in
" Your majesty a disastrous thing happened ! "
Emperor said " you may speak but if it is not worth disturbing my rest then you shall die "
Servant said " viscount leon and our royal army brigade was defeated by Duke Ash Ravenfield "
Emperor was stunned because according to him there was not even one percent chance of leon losing as his army was so great that he has to sent royal guards there to keep him in check
And now the pawn he thought as worthless defeated the one he was thinking on making his son in law
It was simply unbelievable
He asked the details to which servant replied
" Your majesty , Revenfield hid everything from us they had more than 6000 confirmed troops and 1000 cavalry, they also had many enchanted crossbow, and duke also changed his flag and build a new palace which is bigger than your castle and its luxurious look compare to this castle "
" Those troops were well trained and proficient in formation, they were even ready to give their lives for the duke "
Emperor was shocked because he abonded the sword he thought as rusty to add a new sword but only to find out that old sword was simply stronger just after one battle with it
He was regretting it he even remembered his father last word that were to never betray Ravenfield unless they betray you because both way it will cut you
If he has known it was all just a lie or sent spies to confirm it maybe he would had bet on Ash and now he would had two sword leon and Ash in his pocket but now he has no choice
While EMPEROR was contemplating choices
Leon was stunned because never he imagine that the troops he trained and his loyal dog would die although he was not regretful because they had worse talent and was weak but still to be defeated
That was shameful , he needed that territory because it is his path to superiority and now he got to know both the worth of his dog and strength of the enemy
He said under his breath " things are about to get interesting kukuku "
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