Engagement (III)

However, the two troops that arrived at the flank did not immediately launch an attack on the First Legion' flank. Instead, they began to adjust their formation. At this time, the First Legion's troops were still in good order. If they launched an attack, they might gain an advantage at the beginning, but they would eventually fall into a chaotic battle.

Therefore, Ron and his men immediately reorganized their troops on the spot, taking advantage of the time difference to seize advantageous terrain and combat space. In this way, even if the reinforcements of the First Legion arrived, they would not have much time or space to exert their strength.

Ron and his men quickly formed their battle formation and began preparing to launch an attack. The reinforcements from the First Legion also arrived. The four Battalion Commander of spearmen, along with the thinner flanks of Sword-and-Shield Soldiers, formed a defensive formation. They also coordinated with the rear to send a crossbow battalion.

This is the majority of the troops that the First Legion can draw upon. The Allied Army on the right flank have been routed, Beck must reserve a regiment on the right flank for defense. Now, the left flank only has the original two battalions plus the five reinforcement battalions, so it has no advantage in terms of troop strength.

Meanwhile, the five battalions of Sword-and-Shield Soldiers on the main battlefield are locked in a bloody battle with the Southern Marching Legion. Relying on the tactic of pressing with Heavy Infantry, Marvin and Santos on the main battlefield have already broken two and a half battalions of the First Legion. At present, the battle zones of the two sides are intertwined, and the ranged units of the five battalions are simply unable to play a role.

At this moment, Beck stood in the center of the army formation, observing the battle situation in all directions. The Coalition of Nobles on the right wing was still collapsing, but the initial order to allow each noble family to form its own army had had some positive effects. The Southern Marching Legion and the Cavalry of Great Oak Territory had to be defeated one by one in order to complete the attack on the entire right wing.

With the Cavalry's momentum exhausted and the right flank lacking room for Cavalry, forcing a breakthrough would require heavy casualties, but clearly neither Cavalry force would do so.

For the time being, Beck could temporarily disregard the security of the right wing. Most of his officers had also dispersed, having been assigned to various directions to relay orders and take command. Only his Personal Guard, Verati, and the right wing's Regimental Commander Angelo, remained by his side.

But Beck knew that if he didn't break through the current situation now, letting time slowly slip away would undoubtedly lead to certain death. He turned to Angelo and said, "Angelo, I need to transfer two battalions from your regiment. You will take the remaining troops and continue to carry out the guard duty on the right flank."

Angelo bowed to Beck, indicating that he would obey the order.

Beck nodded in satisfaction and said to the Personal Guard, Verati, "Verati, you will take the Personal Guard, all the Reserve Force, and Angelo's two battalions to directly support the front lines."

Verati was surprised. "But, Legion Commander, if I take these five battalions with me, you will have no troops left."

Beck grinned. "Of course I can. Did you think I couldn't lift a sword?"

Go ahead and fight with confidence. The enemy doesn't have that many troops. As long as we defeat them head-on, I can at least guarantee that we'll have a chance to escape unscathed.

So Verati, I don't care what methods you use, how many people die, all I want is victory.

After saying Beck drew his longsword from his waist and brandished it at Verati a few times.

Verati knew that Beck had already made up his mind, so he stopped insisting. "Sir, please give me some advice, what should I do?"

Beck immediately summoned several of his personal guards and had them form a human ladder to lift him and Verati up. Beck then pointed towards the main battlefield.

"Verati, I didn't expect the Heavy Infantry on the other side to be so terrifying. Our arrows had no effect on them. They have penetrated deep into our forward formation and completely disrupted our defensive formation."

At this point, I estimate that the Sword-and-Shield Soldiers infantry at the front line are probably unable to withdraw. I just sent someone to inform the front-line commander that, regardless of whether it is through supervisory teams or other means, the front line must be maintained before the Sword-and-Shield Soldiers infantry are completely wiped out.

Your task is simple: our ranged units cannot attack the mixed forces at the front, while their crossbow units can ignore our Heavy Infantry units and fire arrows.

The Personal Guard is our only Cavalry force, so I want you to use them to attack the enemy's rear guard on the front lines, that is, their ranged units, and make sure to wear them down.

As for the other four battalions, you just need to use them to hold back the main battlefront, and prevent their light infantry from returning to reinforce the ranged units. Understand?

Beck slapped Verati's shoulders hard with both hands, gripping his shoulders tightly.

Verati nodded. "Sir, I will definitely complete the mission."