The soldiers of Kinley who were fighting with Arkham soldiers sensed something amiss and in the next instant, they were frightened after witnessing such a mysterious scene.
Swish!Swish!Swish!
Like wind brushing past them, something went past the group of soldiers who were clashing against one another.
Everything stopped at that moment and an instant later heads started to drop and roll on the ground.
Leaving behind a dark line of aura, a figure mood in a zig and zag manner and each swing of her blade seized the life of someone.
The huge shot fired by the flare was cut open and a figure appeared over the broken ruins who was staring at the scene solemnly.
As soon as Alex got the news, he rushed towards the war front like a maniac. Even his soldiers weren't able to keep up with him except Riya.
Instead of riding on the horse, he left them to his soldiers who were trying their best to catch up to Alex who along with Riya dashed towards the Second Defense Line.
Alex knew that the Western Front lacked a sense of defence in everyone but still, he hadn't imagined that the places would start to fall like sheets of paper.
A huge fortress with walls of over thirty metres was in tatters. If he came a few moments later these places would already become the territory of Arkham.
There was no need for reserve or reinforcement as with the way Arkham waged the war and the way the troops are here, no one would pose many challenges to them. And to add salt further to the wound, three out of seven commanders are entirely rotten.
Alex stared at three flares with a stern look and raised his hand, he twirled his fingers.
Mana gushed out from him and as the distance was quite greater, he had to put a greater amount of effort to cast the spell.
[Earthen Pit]
The Arkham soldiers who were around Flare suddenly felt a small rumble on the ground and before they could react, a huge pit appeared out of nowhere underneath them.
The flare along with soldiers around it sank into it and cried out helplessly.
Although the Flares weren't destroyed entirely, still it was more than enough to keep them at bay for the time being.
Count Macon found a newfound hope seeing Alex's arrival and a big smile blossomed on his face.
"Are you from the reserve units?"
He wiped off his sweat and asked"Are you a senior official or the leader of the soldiers? I order you to guide me to the rear camp. My survival is of utmost importance. This place has already fallen and there is no need to waste time here. We need to send a message to the General and Royal Family."
Alex stared at Macon with a dark expression.
Alex stared at him for a moment and shifted his gaze, turning a blind eye towards him.
"Second Defence Line, My name is Alex Von Leonheart. From this point, I am the acting Commander of the place."
"And with the power bestowed by The Emperor, you will be under my orders."
"Now unsheathe your sword and pull yourself together. There is no road of retreat for us. The only one who should go back is the enemy." Alex spoke while pointing his sword at the enemy soldiers who stared at him with a baffled looks.
Alex's eyes narrowed as he saw an expression of disbelief on everyone
"You are wondering whether I am capable enough to lead you, huh!"
"Then let me show you the might and you can judge whether I am worthy or not" Alex kicked the stone into pieces and his body shot towards the battlefield like a cannon.
"Fight back with me."
Count Macon who was stupefied for a moment after hearing Alex's speech started to scream.
"You cheeky son of bitch! I am the commander here. How dare you act arrogantly in front of me."
"Who the hell do you think you are? You measly lowly ant, how dare you call yourself the commander of the place in front of my presence."
"Soldiers, I order you to step forward and behead this man. Kill him, he is a traitor." Count Macon shouted like a maniac who had lost his mind.
"Shut up!!"
A huge bulky man appeared behind him and roared angrily.
Count Macon heard a loud voice from the back and turned around to see the person but before he could turn around.
BANG!
His head was hit and he was smashed into the ground.
Aeon along with the troops managed to reach on time. Behind them were 1000 men from the reserve unit and 300 more from the Third Defence Unit who decided to lend a hand.
Except for Alex's troops and other few, most of them were already exhausted due to the long run and were breathing heavily.
Still, they were glad that they were able to persist till now.
Aeon looked at Macon and his men who were flying and his eyes turned cold.
"Men arrest them and lock them up quickly."
"My Liege will judge them and punish them after everything is over," Aeon ordered and asked the man behind him to follow him to slay the enemies.
The battle at the defence line had been going on for one hour. The defending side could have delayed and dragged the fight but under the lousy commander and insufficient preparation, the wall was breached easily and as soon as they crossed the defence line, it turned into a one-side slaughter
"Khmmm!"
"Kuakk!'
"Arghh!"
Piercing cries of agony and pleas for mercy accompanied by the bluster of screams came from every direction. Under the relentless attack of Arkham soldiers, the morale of the soldiers on Kinley's side was at an all-time low.
The Soldiers of Arkham were mercilessly slaughtering Kinley's soldiers and the enemies were constantly rushing through the gates.
The flares on Kinley's sides had already been broken before they could be used to their potential when the battle had already advanced to the point that the archers couldn't do anything.
Still, the soldiers were fighting desperately till the end as they were ordered even though most of them didn't know that their commander had already abandoned them and was about to sneak away.
Although they were rusty and out of shape, they weren't disloyal and were prepared to lay down their lives for the Empire.
They knew that if the enemies crossed the lands, the first targets that were going to die were none other than their families as most of them belonged to the nearby land.
"Huff...Huff.."
The soldiers were out of breath as they tried to move their bodies to swing the sword.
They were trying their best to cut down their enemies one after another but still, they weren't able to keep it up as the enemies were rushing from all around.
Finally, after cutting the enemies, they started to slow down as extreme fatigue overwhelmed them.
As they were about to fall and accept the enemies sword stabbing towards them, a line appeared before them and all the swords aiming at them were cut apart
"Kukkk!"
"Paukk!
The enemies spat blood and rolled down on the ground.
The group were able to take a look when a blonde-haired man passed by them as swiftly as lightning.
The gates had already been breached, the walls inside were almost destroyed. There was no time for Alex to think and strategize.
Since it had already come to this, there was no need to waste time on strategy.
There was one thing he could do now and he was also the best at it.
Slaughter!
Running ahead like a madman, his loud sound echoed everywhere sending chills to everyone.
" I will take the lead. Those who can fight, follow me and take down the enemy and those who are injured retreat back."
There was no one below Master rank at this place.
The rank of soldier varied from Master to Transcendent and there might be one or two legendary ranks at the rear guarding the commander.
So What!
It's not as if he gives a damn.
Alex jumped and ran ahead. He swings his sword at the three who jumped towards him.
KUKHK!
Alex's body slides through the gap between the enemy formation while tearing their throats and slicing them skilfully.
Anyone that stepped before him got their throats sliced with a single swing.
And soon it started the beginning of the literal massacre on the battlefield.
