My Lord, the Times Have Changed Again (2)

The New Divine United Kingdom's army reacted swiftly.

They held the home-field advantage. Every position had been surveyed countless times, and the artillery sites not only allowed them to launch attacks quickly but were also the safest locations.

Once the order was given, shells quickly landed two hundred meters in front of the position, directly blocking the knights' charge.

The charge that had once reigned supreme over the world could no longer dominate the battlefield.

Many lower-ranking officers, especially those who had never seen true knights, were extremely curious about them.

Of course, every officer looked down on knights deep down.

After all, the nature of warfare had changed. Old antiques belonged in the trash heap, not out here showing off their presence.

The Great Xia Empire thought the same way.

When they saw the knights begin their charge, many people despaired.

Franz did not know Transcendent Knights existed. Ever since being surrounded, he had lived in constant anxiety.

He was not afraid of dying. He was afraid something would happen to Qin.

In the classical age of empires, everyone's wealth, honor, and glory were tied to one person.

Death was not the end, so he wished he could carry Qin on his back and run out.

When he saw the Augusta Knights charging, Franz's head began to buzz. What were these old fellows doing here, causing trouble?

He wanted to call Hubble over. Having one of his own people around at a time like this would be much more reassuring; at least then, they could make one desperate push with Qin.

But at that moment, shells had already struck the ground and erupted in violent explosions.

The Augusta Knights had landed right in the middle of the barrage.

It was clear that the New Divine United Kingdom's artillerymen were