Chapter 196
Bard and Audun rode with their armies, targeting the unsuspecting enemies . But, the collective movement of 60 . 000 human beings made a lot of noise . Someone had to notice . Some of the soldiers in the rear turned around one by one after hearing the incoming army .
"Enemi-" Just as one of them tried to warn his fellow soldiers, an arrow killed him . Then the one next to him, and the next one and…until at least 30 people died . Anyone that turned their head, found themselves lying on the ground next . Bard made sure to leave some for Audun, who reached the enemies first . His halberd in his hand, infused with QI, Audun started decimating the enemies . Each swing of his weapon claimed dozens of lives . The soldiers conscripted into his army shouted as they followed their leader"s charge .
Bard didn"t like to be the one losing in the kill count, so he started charging his weapon as well . His bow shone in a blue-ish aura that intensified more and more . Just as he was about to release the arrow, the aura mixed with it . Like lightning, the arrow killed anyone it made contact with . As soon as it hit the ground, it created a big explosion claiming even more lives . The two armies that planned to use a pincer attack on Hayato ended up being the victim to one themselves .
"Retreat!" As the armies held no chance at coming out on top, they chose to retreat and cut their losses . Some of the leaders used flags as a way to communicate, and the soldiers of the first army started marching backward . The other two armies escaped to the side as they bore with Bard and Audun"s attacks on their rear .
"Where do you think you"re going?" Two figures appeared in front of the escaping armies . One for each army . The soldiers at the very front didn"t stop as they tried to kill the two figures . However, a flying slash claimed the lives of a whole row of soldiers . More and more people started dying at the hands of the two figures, Ed and Gobuta .
"Is THIS all you have, Blood sect?" As he continued his ma.s.sacre, Ed flew up and looked towards the area where the commanders of the Blood sect army would be at . He provoked them more and more as their soldiers were mercilessly killed as they escaped .
The three central armies continued to retreat until no one pursued them anymore . Noticing this, the armies on the side broke off their engagement against Leonard and Dean and retreated as well . The coalition army felt proud at their accomplishment and shouted in victory . It was still an hour or so before sunset, but the soldiers felt like an eternity .
Although they were the winners in this first day, they lost many soldiers as well . Many other soldiers remained behind in the battlefield, looking for the bodies of their comrades . Those found were stored in a spatial ring to preserve their bodies .
By night, provisions were pa.s.sed around for the soldiers to eat . It was much better than normal provisions, but it wasn"t the best . The injured soldiers were transported and cla.s.sed according to their injury . Suika, Merry, Alicia, and some others proficient at using Healing magic spread around to do some healing . Those with the most severe injuries were healed by Suika"s Hatsu .
By night, provisions were pa.s.sed around for the soldiers to eat . It was much better than normal provisions, but it wasn"t the best . The injured soldiers were transported and cla.s.sed according to their injury . Suika, Merry, Alicia, and some others proficient at using Healing magic spread around to do some healing . Those with the most severe injuries were healed by Suika"s Hatsu .
People cleaned themselves up from blood, and the higher-ups met at Arthur"s tent .
"The enemies lost around 150-200k soldiers . It"s a big number considering our disadvantage . We"ll continue to press them this way . " Arthur gave a general review of the first day . He chose not to disclose how many soldiers they lost and focused on the enemy losses .
After finishing with Arthur, Ed and the others left the place and headed towards their own tents . But, before Ed could leave, he was stopped by Emilia and the others .
"What"s wrong with you today? It"s not how you usually act . " Emilia asked him and he could see the worry in the eyes of his comrades . They referred to the way he provoked Blood sect in a weird way during their retreat .
"It"s just to raise morale, don"t worry . " Ed dismissed their worries and left, leaving them confused about his att.i.tude .
"It"s just to raise morale, don"t worry . " Ed dismissed their worries and left, leaving them confused about his att.i.tude .
The second day started, and they could see that Blood sect improved their armies . More and more Heavenly Establishment soldiers filled their ranks . Hayato and the others couldn"t score as many kills as they did yesterday and lost more . But, they didn"t lose morale as Ed and Hayato managed to kill many of the leading figures in the enemy lines . Ed continued on provoking Blood sect while killing the soldiers .
By night, the soldiers were healed again by Suika and the others, and they couldn"t feel more grateful . Another meeting was held in Arthur"s tent, but this time no one asked Ed about his actions .
People went to sleep and some watched out for surprise attacks . However, unbeknownst to any of them, a small force arrived near Avalon . Their leader was Immortal Establishment level 2, and most of his followers were at Heavenly Establishment . They smiled as they rode, targeting the gates of Avalon city .
The third day of the war started and the Blood army cheered loud . Ed looked towards them and squinted his eyes, as he could feel many strong people at the front of the army . The commanders of Blood sect had shown themselves . Still, Ed didn"t think the supreme commander was present, as he couldn"t feel as big of an aura as what should be his . The strongest he could feel was Immortal Establishment level 4 standing in front of the central army .
"The Blood sect army knew they couldn"t keep losing to us, so they sent their strongest!" Hayato organized the army and did a little pep-talk .
The third day of the war started and the Blood army cheered loud . Ed looked towards them and squinted his eyes, as he could feel many strong people at the front of the army . The commanders of Blood sect had shown themselves . Still, Ed didn"t think the supreme commander was present, as he couldn"t feel as big of an aura as what should be his . The strongest he could feel was Immortal Establishment level 4 standing in front of the central army .
"The Blood sect army knew they couldn"t keep losing to us, so they sent their strongest!" Hayato organized the army and did a little pep-talk .
"However, no matter who they send, we will decimate them all!" The two armies rode towards each other, and the Blood sect army seemed more bloodthirsty than usual . Before the two leaders could clash, Ed appeared between them and engaged the enemy . Hayato seemed reluctant for an instant, but rode away, leaving the enemy to Ed .
"So you"re the little sh*t that"s been playing around the army?" The man noticed Ed"s appearance and some of his veins bulged out .
"No . I"m the one who will murder everyone in your army . "Bard and Audun rode with their armies, targeting the unsuspecting enemies . But, the collective movement of 60 . 000 human beings made a lot of noise . Someone had to notice . Some of the soldiers in the rear turned around one by one after hearing the incoming army . Enemi- Just as one of them tried to warn his fellow soldiers, an arrow killed him . Then the one next to him, and the next one and…until at least 30 people died . Anyone that turned their head, found themselves lying on the ground next . Bard made sure to leave some for Audun, who reached the enemies first . His halberd in his hand, infused with QI, Audun started decimating the enemies . Each swing of his weapon claimed dozens of lives . The soldiers conscripted into his army shouted as they followed their leaders charge . Bard didnt like to be the one losing in the kill count, so he started charging his weapon as well . His bow shone in a blue-ish aura that intensified more and more . Just as he was about to release the arrow, the aura mixed with it . Like lightning, the arrow killed anyone it made contact with . As soon as it hit the ground, it created a big explosion claiming even more lives . The two armies that planned to use a pincer attack on Hayato ended up being the victim to one themselves . Retreat! As the armies held no chance at coming out on top, they chose to retreat and cut their losses . Some of the leaders used flags as a way to communicate, and the soldiers of the first army started marching backward . The other two armies escaped to the side as they bore with Bard and Auduns attacks on their rear . Where do you think youre going? Two figures appeared in front of the escaping armies . One for each army . The soldiers at the very front didnt stop as they tried to kill the two figures . However, a flying slash claimed the lives of a whole row of soldiers . More and more people started dying at the hands of the two figures, Ed and Gobuta . Is THIS all you have, Blood sect? As he continued his ma.s.sacre, Ed flew up and looked towards the area where the commanders of the Blood sect army would be at . He provoked them more and more as their soldiers were mercilessly killed as they escaped . The three central armies continued to retreat until no one pursued them anymore . Noticing this, the armies on the side broke off their engagement against Leonard and Dean and retreated as well . The coalition army felt proud at their accomplishment and shouted in victory . It was still an hour or so before sunset, but the soldiers felt like an eternity . Although they were the winners in this first day, they lost many soldiers as well . Many other soldiers remained behind in the battlefield, looking for the bodies of their comrades . Those found were stored in a spatial ring to preserve their bodies . By night, provisions were pa.s.sed around for the soldiers to eat . It was much better than normal provisions, but it wasnt the best . The injured soldiers were transported and cla.s.sed according to their injury . Suika, Merry, Alicia, and some others proficient at using Healing magic spread around to do some healing . Those with the most severe injuries were healed by Suikas Hatsu . People cleaned themselves up from blood, and the higher-ups met at Arthurs tent . The enemies lost around 150-200k soldiers . Its a big number considering our disadvantage . Well continue to press them this way . Arthur gave a general review of the first day . He chose not to disclose how many soldiers they lost and focused on the enemy losses . After finishing with Arthur, Ed and the others left the place and headed towards their own tents . But, before Ed could leave, he was stopped by Emilia and the others . Whats wrong with you today? Its not how you usually act . Emilia asked him and he could see the worry in the eyes of his comrades . They referred to the way he provoked Blood sect in a weird way during their retreat . Its just to raise morale, dont worry . Ed dismissed their worries and left, leaving them confused about his att.i.tude . The second day started, and they could see that Blood sect improved their armies . More and more Heavenly Establishment soldiers filled their ranks . Hayato and the others couldnt score as many kills as they did yesterday and lost more . But, they didnt lose morale as Ed and Hayato managed to kill many of the leading figures in the enemy lines . Ed continued on provoking Blood sect while killing the soldiers . By night, the soldiers were healed again by Suika and the others, and they couldnt feel more grateful . Another meeting was held in Arthurs tent, but this time no one asked Ed about his actions . People went to sleep and some watched out for surprise attacks . However, unbeknownst to any of them, a small force arrived near Avalon . Their leader was Immortal Establishment level 2, and most of his followers were at Heavenly Establishment . They smiled as they rode, targeting the gates of Avalon city . The third day of the war started and the Blood army cheered loud . Ed looked towards them and squinted his eyes, as he could feel many strong people at the front of the army . The commanders of Blood sect had shown themselves . Still, Ed didnt think the supreme commander was present, as he couldnt feel as big of an aura as what should be his . The strongest he could feel was Immortal Establishment level 4 standing in front of the central army . The Blood sect army knew they couldnt keep losing to us, so they sent their strongest! Hayato organized the army and did a little pep-talk . However, no matter who they send, we will decimate them all! The two armies rode towards each other, and the Blood sect army seemed more bloodthirsty than usual . Before the two leaders could clash, Ed appeared between them and engaged the enemy . Hayato seemed reluctant for an instant, but rode away, leaving the enemy to Ed . So youre the little sh*t thats been playing around the army? The man noticed Eds appearance and some of his veins bulged out . No . Im the one who will murder everyone in your army .