Chapter 0009: The Battle of the Eastern Forest

Chris gazed at the black smoke rising from the plains in the distance, gripping the reins of his warhorse as he calculated the timing for a counterattack. This was his first battle since arriving in this world, and the joy of victory ignited his male hormones, making him feel as if his entire being was trembling slightly

Charge! Chris yanked the reins, swinging his longsword forward, his legs squeezing the horse's belly as he leaped down the gentle slope ahead

He won this battle, and it was without a doubt, effortlessly. He possessed technology that was generations ahead of this world, making his victory a matter of course

Let the cavalry charge! 200 cavalry will crush through, and this war will be ours to win! the general suggested with a smile

"Ailan Hill is invincible!" At his side, two hundred knights in black armor let out a shout that shattered the silence. They raised their long spears, the tips reflecting a blinding light in the sunlight

The airwaves, sharp as a knife, caused the warhorse beneath Ensar to emit a cry of pain. Ensar exerted all his strength to regain control of the horse and lifted his head to survey the surroundings.

However, for Ensail at this moment, this news has become less significant: "Forget it! If he is unwilling to come, once I deal with Selis, I will go find him to settle the score!"

Boom! A shell exploded not far behind Enser, sending the war drums and his guards flying. The flagpole of his family’s battle standard shattered in the explosion, and the flag, riddled with bullet holes, slowly descended amidst the blast.

He lowered his head and looked at his lord Enser, who was also kneeling on the ground, gazing up at him, waiting for the other party to speak first

Ceres is protected by wizards! You are sending us to deliver a death sentence!" The fleeing soldiers, having crossed over the officer on the ground, did not look back as they found their excuses for their cowardice.

"Clop, clop." Chris rode his warhorse, slowly passing in front of the Maine soldiers who had already knelt on the ground, ultimately allowing the hooves of the warhorse to tread upon the banner of Ensail.

Before Ensail could react, the second round of shells fell with a whistling sound, the terrifying roar, even more dreadful than the snoring of a devil, echoed once again over the ranks of the Maine army

No! Ensel waved his hand as if orchestrating a grand strategy, his expression becoming even more arrogant: "He still has 200 cavalry on the flank, I won't take the risk!"

Cease fire! After firing three rounds of shells, Chris stopped tapping his fingers on the hilt of his sword. He saw that the enemy had begun to collapse, so he ordered the cessation of the wasteful expenditure of ammunition

As Enser was contemplating how to punish the Crossing City after defeating Selis, he heard the thunderous roar that echoed through the sky. At that moment, he was still unaware that this thunder came from hell, capable of devouring life

The lord of the ferry town, Modrell, did not send reinforcements; he rejected our request. Just as Ensail ordered the attack, a cavalryman rushed up from behind him, bringing an unwelcome piece of news

Kill! Two hundred cavalrymen simultaneously let out a roar of attack, following their lord, charging forward on horseback

I am willing to pay the ransom! I am willing to offer 10,000 gold coins, as long as you spare my life!" Seeing that Chris remained silent, the terrified Ensail looked up helplessly at the surrounding black-armored knights, becoming increasingly hysterical as he spoke.

His cavalry formation has become a chaotic mess, with horses scattering and knights fleeing in all directions His infantry formation is in disarray, suffering heavy losses

Subsequently, more explosions erupted throughout the Maine formation, and in an instant, the Maine flags were thrown askew, soldiers were seen fleeing in panic, and the once orderly ranks were utterly obliterated

The cavalrymen following him were all drenched in blood, knocking down and trampling one Mainz soldier after another. This was a massacre, a one-sided slaughter that had long been predetermined.

"Kneel and surrender to avoid death!" Chris, already amidst the chaos of the Maine army, suddenly tightened his reins, causing his warhorse to rear up on its hind legs, and raised his longsword as he shouted.

The hooves struck the ground, and the black armor swayed slightly with the jolting of the warhorses. Just as the Maine soldiers were collapsing, Chris led two hundred cavalrymen into their disarray.

Next, the second explosion erupted among the cavalry, with thick smoke billowing and rushing towards the sky. The hurricane formed by the shrapnel swept past everyone nearby, piercing through everything that obstructed its rampage

Ah! The knight, whose leg was severed by the explosion, fell from his horse, letting out a heart-wrenching scream

Is this your last words?" Chris coldly asked, looking down at the enemy commander curled up on the ground, "Go tell those souls of the Selis!"

Hahaha! Enser pointed with his riding whip towards the direction of the Selis army formation and said to the generals beside him with great pride: "This kid from the Ailan Hill family has never fought in a battle; he is simply no match for us!"

"Advance forward, infantry! I am not like that scheming young man; I will charge straight ahead! Flawless! Let's see how he responds? Hahahaha!" Enser denied his commander's suggestion and issued his own orders.

A shell fell among the ranks of the Maine cavalry, the explosion sending debris and shrapnel flying, cutting through the bodies of both horses and men, creating a scene of bloody chaos

"You cannot kill me! I am a vassal of the Arant Empire! If you kill me, the Arant Empire will execute you! They will not let you go!" Enser looked at Chris desperately as he raised his longsword, finally shouting in madness.

Three infantry battalions, comprising over 1,000 soldiers, were effortlessly overwhelmed by the roar of modern artillery

With a swift motion of his arm, Chris hurled the longsword in his hand into the chest of the enemy general. The immense force pierced through the armored body, pinning the opponent to the ground

Indeed, Enser knelt forward two steps, forcing a hint of an awkward smile on his face, and pleaded, "I was wrong! For the sake of our shared status as vassals of the Arant Empire... please spare me."

Clang! He arrived at the front of the knight formation, drew his sword, and raised it high towards the azure sky, his powerful voice echoing into the distance: "Ailan Hill is invincible!"

Looking at the black battle flags gathering around, and at the blood-soaked black-armored cavalry, Chrysler tightened the reins and gazed at the corpses on the ground, slowly speaking: "So much nonsense"

"Sir! The opposing force has deployed 200 cavalry on their flanks! There are only about a hundred men in a square formation at the front, it is simply child's play!" A cavalryman from Maine rode up to Ensail and reported loudly.

Boom! The third round of shelling landed among the troops of Maine, and Chris, showing no intention of conserving ammunition, continued to order the artillery to load and fire howitzers.

There was fundamentally no one organizing a defense line to block the incursion of the Selis cavalry. The power displayed by the cavalry while pursuing the chaotic troops can undoubtedly be described as unparalleled

Upon hearing this news, Enser's smile grew even wider. The opposing forces had dwindled to a level insufficient to sustain their defense.

The Maine soldiers, who were flailing about like headless flies, seemed to have found a lifeline, immediately kneeling on the ground, their eyes filled with terror as they watched the blood-soaked enemy cavalry sweep past them

Unfortunately, the officer behind him did not have the opportunity to hear his defense, as the soldiers fleeing behind directly trampled on the chest of this unfortunate officer

Boom! Amidst the fleeing crowd, explosions continued to erupt one after another, depicting a scene where the hot weapons of industrial civilization ravaged the indigenous people armed with cold weapons, a spectacle both brutal and chilling.

The soldiers marched in orderly steps, their raised long spears swaying slightly with each movement, while the sound of armor clashing was as dense as raindrops hitting tiles.

Change to solid ammunition and fire two more rounds! After that, cease fire and await my command!" Chris instructed the messenger following alongside him while galloping towards the cavalry formation on the flank

Ha! Chris swept past a group of disordered soldiers, striking down a panicked Mains soldier with a single sword stroke. It was the first time he experienced the sensation of cleaving flesh and blood with a longsword, the first time he personally ended a life with his own hands

They have wizards! A soldier pushed down the officer who tried to stop his retreat, shouting hysterically.

The advancing Celestial cavalry surged past their lord, simultaneously issuing a cry that left their opponents feeling as if they had been granted a reprieve: "Those who kneel and surrender shall be spared!"

Behind him, the sound of war drums grew more urgent, and the formations of Maine's army began to advance one after another

In the far distance, wounded soldiers clutched their injuries and cried out in agony, while uninjured soldiers stared wide-eyed in confusion at those around them, desperately shouting in an attempt to regain their hearing

Amidst the explosion, the warhorses neighed, and all the Maine cavalry looked in terror towards the direction of the blast, uncertain of what had transpired

Unfortunately, his screams were drowned out by the third explosion, and no one noticed at all

Currently, the infantry of Selis is so scarce that it is utterly incapable of maintaining a defensive front. With just one offensive, he could easily break through the enemy's lines—under such circumstances, there is no need to even consider the defense of the flanks or the rear

This victory came truly effortlessly, as the devastating explosions stirred every soldier in the city of Selis. They are now firmly convinced that the one they are following is invincible, and they believe that Chris can lead them to victory

Regardless of the number of conspiracies and schemes, whether it is a rear assault or a flanking attack, it is essential to maintain a certain level of forces in the front to withstand the opponent's attacks.

This round of explosions finally awakened the disoriented remnants of the Maine soldiers, who dropped their weapons and began to flee. No matter how hard the surrounding officers tried, they could not gather them together.

A massive explosion created a terrifying crater, around which lay scattered severed limbs and dismembered bodies in disarray.