The Final Battle Begins
On the battlefield, shouts of battle and the clanging of metal echoed through the sky.
The once orderly battle lines of both sides were now shattered, like a tangled mess. The fighting troops scattered like headless flies, in disarray, without any order or strategy.
Whether it was the Allied Army from the north or the regular army of the principality, entire formations or complete units were frequently destroyed and collapsed. However, the soldiers who scattered and fled did not give up their resistance. Instead, they sought out other friendly units nearby and joined them without hesitation, continuing to fight the enemy to the death.
As a result, the battle became increasingly chaotic and extremely brutal!
Driven by the high rewards and the intense shock of the bloody battle before them, the vast majority of the soldiers were already bloodshot-eyed and had only one thought in their minds—to kill the enemy!
Without any encouragement or motivation, they are able to fight to the bitter end without hesitation, risking their lives.
It's important to understand that ordinary soldiers generally cannot reach such a level.
After all, they weren't highly trained elite assassins; how could they possess such unwavering willpower?
However, both commanders in this fierce battle were seasoned generals who had been on the battlefield for a long time and were well-versed in military strategy. They had a clear understanding of the psychological dynamics of their soldiers.
Therefore, they spared no effort in driving their subordinates to continuously engage in life-or-death battles.
Even if the defensive line has collapsed, it doesn't matter, as long as a new round of counterattack is organized; the soldiers must not be given any chance to catch their breath and calmly think, but must be filled with endless blood and death to keep them in a state of extreme excitement and fighting spirit.
In this way, both the Duchy Army and the Northern Alliance Army could continue fighting, waiting only for the moment when victory or defeat would be decided.
Alex swiftly brought his blade down, a flash of cold light, and the duchy Cavalry charging at him was instantly decapitated, blood splattering everywhere.
However, before he could even catch his breath, he was shocked to find that Hawk was nowhere to be seen beside him.
Looking around, he saw only a handful of people following him—his personal guards. The rest of his companions and the main force were nowhere to be seen!
"Damn it! "Alex cursed under his breath.
At this moment, as he looked around, he saw the duchy's army everywhere, each of them exuding murderous intent and as fierce as hungry wolves.
These enemies were clearly bloodthirsty, and how could he possibly contend with them with his limited forces?
"Hurry! Go find Hawk and the others right now! "Alex shouted decisively.
He knew the situation was critical and that any delay would have dire consequences. So he brandished his saber and led his men in a desperate fight to carve a bloody path through the enemy lines.
Just now! Alex and Hawk keenly noticed the unusual behavior of the Imperial Guard Legion Cavalry Regiment.
It should be noted that the Cavalry unit they led was the last mobile force in the entire Northern Alliance Army!
Their purpose was to keep a close watch on this elite Cavalry force from the duchy.
Almost instinctively, Alex and Hawk led their troops straight towards the enemy without hesitation.
Because they knew very well that if they allowed this duchy's Cavalry to successfully outflank their allied Allied Army and launch a fierce attack, the consequences would be unimaginable!
After all, at this moment, the Northern Alliance Army was exhausted and in disarray after a long and fierce battle; and that place, which happened to be located at the weakest point of the army's formation, was the perfect breakthrough point for the enemy to break through the defenses.
If these fierce ducal Cavalry succeed, Count Colt, who is personally commanding the battle from there, will likely be in grave danger.
However, the strength of the Ducal Guard Legion's Cavalry Regiment should not be underestimated!
In particular, the Regimental Commander Geis possessed Cavalry command skills that were in no way inferior to those of the Allied Army generals from the north.
In fact, long before the battle, he had already keenly discerned the movements of the elite Cavalry force led by Alex and Hawk.
Just as the two armies were about to clash head-on, something unexpected happened—the duchy's Cavalry suddenly and without warning changed their previously orderly battle formation.
Like well-trained dancers, they turned their horses in perfect unison, their movements fluid and graceful, and entered the battlefield at an uncanny and exquisite angle, like an arc of lightning streaking across the sky, instantly piercing through the tightly deployed defenses of the Northern Alliance Army!
Then, without hesitation, Geis led his army and skillfully guided Alex and the others to the vicinity of the Ducal Guard Legion's formation.
By this time, due to the fierce battle that had taken place earlier, Alex's Cavalry were exhausted, and their horses were also worn out, making it increasingly difficult for them to catch up with the Ducal Guard Legion Cavalry.
However, Alex knew that if they couldn't keep a close watch on this duchy Cavalry, they would lose the opportunity to pursue the enemy, and the duchy Cavalry could then use their superior strength to attack the flank of the Northern Alliance Army again.
Thus, despite knowing the great risks that might lurk ahead, Alex resolutely steered his Cavalry toward the Ducal Guard Legion.
Unexpectedly, this turned out to be an elaborate trap!
It turns out that the Ducal Guard Legion had secretly planted an elite crossbow unit as a reserve force.
Just as Alex's Cavalry drew near, the Imperial Guard suddenly parted to make way, revealing the archers hidden behind their ranks.
In an instant, a dense swarm of crossbow bolts, like locusts, swept towards Alex and his men, seemingly engulfing the entire battlefield.
Faced with such a sudden and fierce attack, Alex and his soldiers were completely caught off guard and instantly fell into chaos.
The Imperial Guard Legion's Cavalry Regiment charged straight at Alex's side like tigers descending a mountain.
The two armies collided suddenly and unexpectedly, creating a deafening roar.
Then the melee began, and it was during this time that Alex and Hawk were separated.
However, Alex did not sit idly by. He took the lead, leading several loyal guards to fight bravely and break through the encirclement as if it were empty.
Immediately afterwards, they joined up with other survivors and quickly assembled a force of several hundred elite Cavalry from the Northlands.
With the military force at his disposal as a safety net, Alex felt somewhat relieved and finally had time to think things through. He began to calmly consider the current situation.
After careful consideration, he was surprised to find that the chaotic battle before him was not as bad as he had imagined.
Although initially, the enemy's barrage of crossbow bolts and the fierce charge of enemy Cavalry put their own army in a passive and defensive position.
Fortunately, the Northlands Cavalry force, led by Alex and Hawk, was large in number, with a total strength more than double that of the Ducal Guard Legion Cavalry Regiment!
This undoubtedly gave Alex tremendous confidence and assurance in dealing with any crisis that might occur next.
More importantly, at this moment, the two sides are already locked in a fierce battle, with neither side able to gain the upper hand.
Under these circumstances, the crossbow units that originally posed a great threat to our army could not launch attacks on our side with impunity and without restraint—after all, if they opened fire rashly, they would likely injure friendly forces or even themselves.
Therefore, all the Northlands Cavalry needed to do now was to focus all their efforts on fighting off the overwhelming force of the duchy's Cavalry.
In particular, such chaotic and disorganized battle scenes were perfect for the Northern Alliance Army Cavalry, who already had a clear numerical advantage!
Moreover, due to the chaotic battle, the Cavalry did not need to drive their horses to charge at full speed. As a result, the wear and tear on the horses was minimal, easily negating the physical advantage of the duchy's Cavalry horses.
Thinking of this, Alex was overjoyed: We actually have such a huge advantage!
This unexpected joy finally put his mind at ease.
However, at the same time, a question arose in his mind—that cunning Regiment Commander Gais had always been an extremely cunning person. Logically speaking, he would never easily give up all the advantages he possessed without a reason, right?
But why now...? Could there be another hidden story behind this?
Despite his doubts, Alex had no time to think about anything else at that moment.
The most urgent task at hand is to concentrate all efforts on crushing this overwhelming Imperial Guard Legion Cavalry force. If they can succeed in doing so, then even if, as he suspects, there is some ulterior motive, it will likely be easily resolved.
Alex then led his army without hesitation to launch a sweeping operation, targeting the surrounding ducal Cavalry.
After a period of fierce fighting, Alex finally managed to reunite with Hawk.
Hawk was also in a sorry state – his heavy, sturdy armor was stained with blood, but fortunately he hadn't suffered too much damage.
"Young Master Alex!" Hawk's face was filled with excitement. "I just fought with that enemy Regimental Commander Geis!"
This guy was no match for me; I slashed his right arm.
He wouldn't have been able to escape if his men hadn't surrounded him, but his troops were too numerous, so I had to abandon the pursuit.
Now that you've brought your troops here, if we chase after him, we should still be able to catch up!
Upon hearing Hawk's words, Alex was naturally tempted. Without hesitation, he led his army alongside Hawk, galloping away like the wind.
Sure enough, it wasn't long before they spotted the fleeing enemy force— Geis's army—not far ahead.
Clearly, the Cavalry had not escaped very far, perhaps because the horses were exhausted or for other reasons that slowed them down.
With the enemy within reach, Alex and Hawk exchanged a glance, nodded in unison, and then ordered the entire army to accelerate their advance.
In an instant, shouts of battle and the sound of horses' hooves resounded through the sky, and the two armies were once again engaged in fierce combat!
After a fierce and thrilling battle, Alex and Hawk, with their overwhelming numerical advantage, finally managed to defeat Geis's forces.
At this moment, the battlefield was filled with smoke, and the ground was littered with severed limbs and blood, staining the entire land red... And Gais, the once invincible deputy commander and regimental commander of the Duchy's Royal Guard, had long become the target of everyone's hatred and was surrounded by Alex's soldiers.
At this moment, he had only a dozen or so loyal ducal Cavalry left by his side, who were desperately resisting the surging tide of enemies around them.
"Legion Commander Geis, surrender!" Alex shouted, his eyes fixed on the valiant general before him, who was surrounded but still stubbornly resisting.
You have fought so hard and shown utmost loyalty to the Duchy. This defeat is by no means your fault! I know you are from a collateral branch of the Ducal House, but you are also an exceptional Cavalry commander. You should not have sacrificed yourself here in vain!
"My father also highly values your talent!" Alex said earnestly, trying to persuade the other party to lay down his weapon.
However, despite Alex's earnest advice, Regiment Commander Gais seemed unmoved, even showing a hint of contempt and disdain.
He not only ignored Alex's words but also retorted fiercely, "Hmph! The Duchy's traitor Colt is about to be severely punished and die. How could I surrender to a bunch of dying men!"
Before he could finish speaking, Alex felt a sudden jolt, sensing that something was amiss.
Alex frowned slightly, his face full of suspicion as he asked, "What exactly do you mean by this?"
But Geis did not answer.
Left with no other option, Alex had to issue the order: capture Geis alive, no matter what!
However, Geis showed no intention of surrendering. Even after falling from his horse and sustaining injuries, including a leg wound, he stubbornly continued to fight back, brandishing his weapon.
Until the very last moment, when Alex's numerous soldiers swarmed forward to subdue him, Geis swallowed the poison he had prepared beforehand without hesitation.
By the time he was brought before Alex, he was barely breathing and hanging by a thread!
"How could my father be in danger? Explain yourself!" Alex demanded angrily of Guys, who was lying on the Geis.
If you want to know the reason... then go to hell and find him to find out! After saying this, Geis breathed his last and stopped breathing forever.
Alex was taken aback by the man's fierce determination, but he had no time to think further; he had to lead his troops back to the Northern Alliance Army's main camp to provide support.
This man's behavior suggests that there must be some conspiracy targeting his father, Count Colt. It's possible that his Cavalry being bogged down here is part of this plot!