Huff, huff, huff...
His breathing was ragged, and his heart felt ready to burst. This wasn't merely the exhaustion of strenuous exercise. It was also the overwhelming fear!
Noqiu was just an ordinary soldier.
Ever since the Grand Duchy had launched its defensive counterattack, he had signed up at the first opportunity and joined this great war, hoping to earn boundless glory when Grand emerged victorious.
The overwhelming hordes of monsters hadn't shaken his faith.
The brutal deaths hadn't made him retreat.
But the various bizarre things that had gradually begun happening over the past two days made it difficult for him to remain as calm as he once had.
A few minutes earlier.
The distant rumble of battle echoed across the sky. Beneath the flares, a few monsters occasionally flashed through the roiling Magic Cloud, streaking by at high speed as they fought fiercely against the elite Sky Knight Order. For the moment, the ground troops could still enjoy a brief respite.
This was the edge of the battlefield.
Compared to the central battlefield, where fighting raged, the soldiers on the outskirts were much less busy. At least when no large groups of monsters were in sight, the soldiers stationed here could enjoy a little free time, praying to their hearts' content or taking care of personal matters.
A brief spell of dizziness.
Noqiu felt a wave of weakness wash over him once more.
Ever since the Radiation Weapon had exploded that day, he had gradually begun to feel unwell.
At first, it had only been rashes and insomnia. Now he was starting to suffer from anemia and dizziness. He had resolved that once he had earned enough military merit, he would go to the High Tower and see one of the resident mage consultants.
And besides...
He