Blood Dragon

Chapter 360 Decisive Battle 4

It's like two fighters in the ring who are exhausted after a long fight.At the last moment, the losing side is often knocked down by a simple punch.If this punch is thrown when the two are full of strength, it will have almost no effect, but if it is punched at the last moment of the battle, it can seal the world with one blow.

Ashurfat turned his gaze forward.In the few minutes he had been chatting with Baylor, the situation on the battlefield had already deteriorated.This is not to say that the casualties have increased—because of the protection of the night, although the two armies are clenching each other tightly, there are actually not many battles that broke out—but that the soldiers' physical will can no longer bear it.

A group of artillerymen had abandoned their cannon.They didn't try their best to assist the chariots and horses to push the cannon carriage back, but left the cannon carriage behind and left with their bare hands.This is no longer a retreat, but a rout.

Ashuruffat knew exactly what was going to happen—it seemed like a small individual action, but like dominoes, it would cause a chain reaction.Artillery dropped their cannons for their lives, and ordinary soldiers lost their armor, their weapons, and finally a complete rout that could never be recovered.

Then there is no hope.

Ashurfat jumped on his horse and ran towards that position.He stopped the retreating artillery and threatened them to return to the carriages at once.His order finally took effect, and the gunners turned back reluctantly.But their timid and frightened expressions clearly showed that as long as they confirmed that Ashurfat had left, they would do it again.

A trend has been brewing in the entire army, and it was not caused by a few people. Even killing a few deserters could not prevent the collapse of morale.This is the difference between winners and losers.

Although strictly speaking, the Chaos Legion has not yet won, and Ashrufat has not yet failed, but now they have entered a state of ebb and flow.One day and one night of marching in the rain, most of the day's fierce fighting, plus such a night's retreat... The soldiers' morale and physical strength have fallen to the lowest point.

The Chaos Legion still maintained a close state.Ashurfat noticed that the Chaos cavalry were walking behind the infantry because they were leading their horses on foot.Ashuruffat knew they were building up their horses, and by dawn the Chaos Riders would charge.But this time, the cavalry under Ashrufat, who had been exhausted in the night battle, might not be able to stop the onslaught of the Chaos cavalry.

Ashuruffat found that although he was a general, he was already powerless to recover from this defeat.Before, he instinctively hoped that the night would pass later, because it would be his trial at dawn.But now, he is looking forward to the early dawn, because if this situation continues, the battle plan that Belleer thinks is "throwing ten dice at random, and each dice is a six", which can be regarded as a dying struggle become meaningless.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of hooves.It was not the hooves of exhausted horses, but the sound of energetic horses on their way.This is not his cavalry, because his cavalry is exhausted, so they can't ride horses for the time being, but lead the horses on the road.

The oriental fish belly is white with fish belly white.Ashurfat saw a man wearing steel armor and a golden cloak, riding a white horse, appearing on the small slope ahead.For a moment, even Ashurfat felt a burst of despair, had the Chaos Legion already moved forward?No, it's impossible!He realized at once that just now, he had seen the Chaos riders still leading their horses on foot, even hanging behind the infantry.

Ashulfa settled down, and then found that the man in front of him looked familiar.

A large group of cavalry followed the man, emerging from behind the hillside in a steady stream.It is said to be a "large group", but the actual number is probably several hundred.However, the posture of continuously rushing out makes you unable to judge how many troops are behind that hillside.

Ashuruffat found himself riding his horse to meet him subconsciously.Although the distance between the two sides was close, the other party did not order an attack.Ashuruffat took off his helmet, and then found that the man opposite him also took off his helmet.

"Essien!" Ashiruffat never thought that he would be so happy to see Essien.

"Ashrufat!" Essien rode over alone.Ashuruffat noticed his horse—the white steed was breathing violently, and it looked like it was tired after a long journey.However, even a three-point exhaustion is much better than that of the horses of the Chaos Legion.

Why did Essien come here?Ashuruffat was full of doubts.He knew that Essien should be on the battlefield against those "rebel" lords.Although Essien seemed to have a great advantage at the time - when he was in Falcon City, Ashurat was almost all focused on fighting against the Chaos Legion in the future, and had no time to care about Essien - but, Ashrufat Fart knows that as long as there is a strong castle to resist, it will take months or heavy sacrifices (sometimes even both) to take it.

But in any case, Essien appeared here and brought at least a thousand cavalry.That's enough.

Ashurfat couldn't help but look back at the battlefield.After such a bloody battle and a whole night's retreat, about 6 of his [-] men remained.But this is just a number. Among those who survived, more than half of the soldiers were hors de combat, especially the cavalry.After such a long march and battle, the horses were too tired to continue fighting.

However, the remaining ones only have theoretical combat effectiveness.Almost everyone is already exhausted, and what sustains them is only a kind of inertia-no one knows when they will suddenly collapse.

The Chaos Legion in the rear is still following closely.In the rear of the Chaos Legion, scattered corpses of men and horses, damaged cannons, and dismantled vehicles can be seen.

"Sorry, I'm late." Essien doesn't have the dark vision of Aishuruffat, so he can't see the situation in the distance clearly.But it can be seen from the short-range situation alone that Ashuruffat's situation is definitely not good. "If it wasn't for the heavy rain, I would have come yesterday. Her Majesty the Queen was right to ask me to support you."

"Her Majesty?" Ashuruffat repeated in a suspicious tone. "But, Newstria City..."

"Ah, the chaotic rout caused a little trouble." Essien said in a gossip tone. "But that's just a small trouble. In the end, we burned a warehouse, some private houses... and the poor Great Temple. But that's all. Your Majesty, she is naturally safe and sound."

While speaking, a group of retreating soldiers passed by—these soldiers stopped and looked curiously at these newly arrived people on the battlefield.From the armor, expressions and other details of these soldiers, it is easy to see what state they are in.

"You already understand the outcome of this battle." Ashuruffat smiled wryly.

"I think so," Essien replied. "We lost this battle. Fortunately, we can fight again." He looked at Ash Rufat. "I brought all the troops with me."

"all?"

"All the troops in this country," Essien said. "5 people." He said the number calmly. "I mobilized all the troops as much as possible... I mobilized the defenders from all over the place based on the queen's order. I am now under your command, General Ashuruffat." He deliberately emphasized the last sentence.

Ashurfat looked back at the battlefield.If Essien's words had an effect, at least it didn't show on his face.Perhaps we can say that in order to conceal his inner excitement and ecstasy, he had to turn his head to avoid being seen.

"How many cannons?"

"Twenty cannons, a little less." Essien replied. "But for the long haul, I had to give up some."

"Where's the magician?"

"Twelve." Asura replied. "I even brought the magicians from Gaohua City. I didn't even leave the magicians for magic communication over there, because I think... if we lose, it doesn't matter if we stay or not. If that's the case, why didn't I take them all?"

"Enough." Ashuruffat looked at the long battle line of the Chaos Legion.He knew that there were about two hundred wizards in the Chaos Legion, but at this moment, they were all exhausted.Moreover, Chaos did not give their magicians time to rest and recover, but drained their last energy.This means that these wizards will be powerless in future battles.

"After dawn." Ashuruffat said. "Launch an attack."

……

"After dawn," Marvin said to himself softly, looking at the battle line ahead. "You can launch an attack."

Winning the battle was more difficult than he expected.Several times, he thought he had already won, but was caught off guard by the opponent's fierce counterattack, and had to temporarily let go of the victory he had already obtained.

This Ashrufat is really a difficult person.If he successfully retreats back to Gaohua City or Newstria City, then this siege battle may be difficult to fight.

Fortunately, Ashrufat made a stupid choice—like all greedy and short-sighted southerners, he saw the opportunity but couldn't see the price he had to pay.Marvin quickly seized this opportunity.

Ashurfat is finished.Marvin was well aware of this.The battle dragged on for so long that the will and physical strength of the soldiers fell to the bottom.As long as their soldiers understand that they have been defeated, those weak and cowardly southerners will lose even the will to flee.This pursuit battle will have the same effect as encirclement and annihilation.

He won.This army is Gruni's all-powerful army (even with troops from other countries), and Ashrufat has no reinforcements.It is precisely because he knows this that he pursues to the end in this way, without being threatened by the enemy's reinforcements.

But the Tzeentch wizard didn't have half the joy of victory in his heart.It wasn't the victory he wanted, even if it was unquestionable.Everything is to be blamed on that cunning Ashrufat.Marvin gritted his teeth and swore that he must peel off that man's skin!And while he was alive, he watched his skin being peeled off!