Whoosh!
The wind and sand hissed. The warhorses' noses were uncomfortable, and they tossed their heads, snorting out the ash and grit they had breathed in.
The imperial knight on horseback stared straight ahead. The eyes visible beneath his visor held a cold killing intent. Warhorses kept galloping past behind him, and the Flower of Heaven shone bright upon the snapping banners.
The imperial army no longer advanced rashly. The lands of the Nant Kingdom had already been occupied by the Church of Dawn, and that power of Dawn faith screened off extraordinary power. The empire had yet to break through it.
And Floyd Columbus did not want to simply charge in all at once.
He was also wary of divine might.
"From what we've learned about Solarian over the years, the Holy Son of Dawn must still possess a second portion of divine might."
"That power erased Nant Royal City with ease. It would also inflict enormous losses on an extraordinary legion."
After Floyd finished speaking, he looked toward the five Extraordinary Legion Commanders beside him.
"I need the Elemental Legion to take the lead."
The Elemental Legion was special. Even when facing divine might, they could elementalize in an instant. It was very difficult for them to die completely.
Apollo Rodriguez pressed a fist to his chest and lowered his head, his knightly salute firm. On behalf of Grand Duke Rodriguez, he also managed the Elemental Legion and accepted the emperor's command.
"Your Majesty, the Elemental Legion will bring you the first victory."
"Mm. Munro will assist you."
The emperor had traveled such a long way from Imperial Capital, and especially after his brief stop in Carlos Province, there were no longer only five extraordinary legions at his side.
The emperor personally leading the campaign—those few words brought