Chapter 32: Invasion of the Land Kingdom 11

Contrary to expectations, the Londium army advanced outside the castle. From their flags, it appeared to be approximately 5,000 royal capital troops and 7,000 mercenary troops from various lords, totaling around 12,000.

"They've gathered quite a number. This is unexpected." "What, they've come out instead of staying in the castle. We should be glad. If they'd stayed in their shell, they might have lived a bit longer. We'll crush them in this field battle." Schwarz laughed confidently.

"Alright, deploy according to the plan." "Are you sure about that strategy?" "Yes, this is a strategy I prepared for just such a situation. We'd be foolish not to use it." "Raise the flag."

An orange Salamander flag was raised. "How unusual, a Salamander flag."

Murmurs of doubt arose, but the entire army formed ranks as ordered.

The Salamander formation was a diagonal line. Victoria's 5,000 troops were positioned on the left wing, with Schwarz's main army of 10,000 positioned diagonally behind on the right wing. In the center, Lord Angel's 5,000-strong central army filled the gaps. Essentially, Victoria's troops were at the front, with other forces arranged diagonally behind - a diagonal formation.

Both armies gradually advanced, and finally, the enemy royal capital troops and Victoria's troops clashed.

Both sides, harboring deep grudges, engaged in a fierce battle. "You traitor!" "Shut up, you're just a tyrant's underling!" Both sides continued an exchange of sword and shield.

At this moment, Schwarz raised his right hand. "Order the entire right wing."

"Slowly retreat."

"Huh, retreat?" Everyone was shocked. "What are you thinking?" "But we must follow orders."

The entire right wing began slowly retreating. The experienced Lord Angel's central army smoothly adjusted, filling the gaps without showing any weakness.

The lords' mercenary troops became agitated.

"The Bruck Kingdom's army has no fighting spirit. Look, they're retreating!" "They don't want to fight. They're running away!" "Weaklings. Now's our chance to attack!" "If we win here, we can ask for any reward!" "Charge!"

The lords' troops began charging at Schwarz's army. The commander sent from the royal capital troops panicked. "This might be a strategy. Don't take rash actions!" "Cowards should just cower!" "Yeah, yeah, don't mind us!" "We'll cut down anyone who interferes!"

Originally a disorganized army of local lords and mercenaries, the royal capital's dispatched commander had no absolute authority to restrain them. "Stop, stop, stop!" the royal capital commander's orders echoed uselessly.

The lords' troops charged en masse.

"As expected of Schwarz-sama," Adel laughed confidently.

"A gap has opened."

Because the lords' troops charged, a gap emerged between the royal capital troops fighting Victoria's troops. Adel didn't miss this opportunity. "Victoria, let's go." "Yes."

The two spurred their horses, rushing out. Two riders in silver helmets and silver armor raced across the battlefield, like two silver arrows cutting through the field.

"We're not falling behind!" Stein and 500 selected cavalry from various units followed.

Yang accelerated, positioning himself to Victoria's left to cover the cavalry's weak side. Victoria lightly bowed in gratitude. "Tch, Yang's taking the best position. It's like he's the royal guard cavalry commander," Stein grumbled. "Can't be helped."

Stein positioned himself behind Adel's right side. "Lord Adel, I'll cover the rear." "Hmph." He was dismissed with a snort.

Adel's cavalry charged straight toward the opened gap.

"This is bad. The cavalry will circle behind us. The royal capital troops are in danger. We must send reinforcements!" A lords' troops commander panicked.

"That's the least of your worries right now. Look in front," a staff officer screamed. "What?"

There, Schwarz's entire army was charging, their flags completely red.