The Army Under the Goddess's Protection, the Army of Human Courage, and the Army of the Evil God's Followers

There really was another Saintess here, Sigris, but she wasn't a traditionally trained Saintess. From what Lynn understood, Sigris was still learning.

Lynn's side drew strength from humanity's faith in its great leader. Their blessing came from magic, their weapons were humanity's weapons, and their morale came from their leader!

Yuffie stood up on her own, careful not to disturb Lynn. She drew the newly reforged rapier; she had another sword at her waist.

The 300 monsters across from them charged at astonishing speed, like mounted cavalry, bearing down on Lynn's army.

They were aiming for the same thing: to cut off the head.

But this time, Lynn didn't charge. In fact, he began retreating, taking up position in the center of the formation.

He began issuing commands.

The cavalry on both flanks rode out and unleashed mounted archery, raining magic down on the monsters as they attacked from the sides. Gunfire rang out without pause, weakening Lothair's 300 cavalry as much as possible.

The infantry in the center had already formed up quickly, ready to meet the charge.

Lynn's side couldn't cast Holy Light Technique over a wide area, but Sigris could still manage a small-scale spell. "Sigris, use the Holy Light Formation to enchant them."

Sigris took a look, then steeled herself and flew to the front lines, striking a prayerful pose as she cast a small formation. It was the most she could manage for now.

Next, Lynn ordered the mortar crews to fire at once. They weren't to save a single shell.

The mortars' rate of fire depended entirely on their crews. Now that Lynn had given the order,

a mortar barrage began. They had only 50 guns, but the effect was like having a thousand.

Shells rained down in front of the charging monsters, blasting