Behind the infantry line, Heinrich also sent a mixed force of five thousand magic crystal guns and crossbowmen. The enemy troops were on the hills and could shoot at his troops from a high position, so he had to send long-range troops to provide cover for the infantry.
The magic crystal gun is more powerful in terms of armor-piercing damage, but if it is a confrontation, traditional archers and crossbowmen may not have the advantage. Mixing long-range troops is a more popular approach.
Soon, to the beat of drums, the infantry line of the Puppet Royal Army engaged with the first formation commanded by Duke Duke after several rounds of bows and arrows and several shellings.
The humans drew out various weapons, including swords and spears, and fought together. The Puppet Royal Army had the advantage of equipment and training, while Duke Duke had the support of geographical location and artillery.
The two sides were temporarily indistinguishable, and the battlefield began to become chaotic.
A soldier of the Puppet King's Army killed two people in a row with his martial arts and armor. He was soon hugged by two recruits, and a soldier took the opportunity to stab him in the neck with a spear. Human war is such a bloody hand-to-hand fight and strangulation.
Looking at this familiar battlefield, Duke Duke didn't feel that it was too cruel, but felt at ease. This is how war should be fought. War like Swarm Warcraft is simply a blood-splattered killing. Just recalling it, he shuddered.
After a while, the 5,000 long-range support troops of the puppet royal army also entered the shooting position and projected firepower towards the Chloe army on the hills.
At this time, the advantage of the armor rate is reflected. The half-body armor of the Puppet King's Army can effectively resist some weapon damage, while the Chloe Army's leather armor and even unarmored soldiers suffered greater casualties.
The first line of 20,000 Chloe troops were quickly suppressed by the 15,000 puppet royal troops and fell into a disadvantage.
This is normal. The gap in training and weapons and equipment cannot be leveled by courage and a simple fortification.
Looking at the somewhat shaky front, Duke was still a little unwilling. Although he had already commanded the troops and caused a lot of casualties to the puppet royal army, retreating like this would definitely not work. He felt that there was something else he could do.
Three thousand elites led by Duke's family Knight were gathered together by him. He said to the soldiers, "I know you have experienced that nightmare and are still a little afraid of the battlefield, but remember that those who gave you nightmares are now on the hills, watching you."
"It is much easier to fight humans than to face them. Now, the battle lines have reached a stalemate, and many enemies are tired. I order you to rush forward and defeat them, for the glory of the family."
Under Duke's order, and thinking about how terrifying Swarm was, it would indeed be a lot easier if the opponent was a human, the soldiers all nodded solemnly.
The new force quickly entered the battlefield. Coincidentally, two artillery shells hit the enemy's weakest position. Three thousand elite troops quickly entered the puppet king's formation like sharp knives.
In the distance, Heinrich has been observing the battlefield with the Clairvoyance released by the reconnaissance mage. Although the first infantry line has suffered more than half of its casualties, the situation has changed as he expected.
"Duke has put in the reserve team, so I won't be polite." He turned around and ordered to the adjutant, "Let the second group of infantry line press up! Replace the first group's position."
This is the advantage of having superior strength. He can consume the enemy at will, and the enemy can only passively respond.
Duke just wants to curse. His family Knight leads all elites. His hard work can be said to be the foundation of a family.
They indeed played a key role. They killed a large number of the puppet king's troops and were about to defeat them. But soon the puppet king's second army also arrived, and together they stabilized the front line.
After fighting for another half an hour, the hilly grass was covered with blood, and corpses and mutilated limbs were also accumulated on the ground. Duke could no longer hold his line, and the first fortification consisting of fences and horses fell.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead with his hand, Duke said to the messenger beside him, "Go to the back and ask for support from Ymir Grand Knight Commander. Also, contact the nobles who are familiar with me and ask them to send the troops up quickly."
Ymir did not disappoint Duke. In fact, he wanted to support him several times, but Duke was still able to hold on and did not ask for support, so he endured it.
When Duke did ask for support, he quickly sent five thousand troops to help Duke block the collapsing front, and at the same time replaced a group of wounded.
Not only did Ymir send support, the Marquis of Hornsthus from the third formation also sent a long-range force composed of precious magic crystal guns and archers.
It's not that they don't want to support early, but the battlefield is so big. In order to prevent the enemy from taking advantage of their numerical advantage, their support can only be in the form of adding fuel and supporting little by little.
This time the Chloe army invested not a small number of elite troops, but a large number of main forces. First of all, the long-range troops of the Marquis of Hornsthus completely suppressed the long-range troops of the Puppet King, causing them heavy casualties.
With the support of those noble Knights, the defense of the first front immediately became impregnable. Many Knights had heard the stories of Rauls before going to the battlefield, and they were now very eager to kill as many enemies as possible and make contributions.
Their enthusiasm quickly took effect and infected the entire team, and the casualties of the puppet royal army increased rapidly.
Heinrich frowned. There was no problem with his command, and the performance of the troops was very stable. The problem was that the enemy's performance was too unusual. Ordinary unarmored soldiers had extremely low morale on the battlefield and could easily collapse, but they could persist in fighting.
Although he was extremely reluctant, he still gave the order to retreat.
The intersection in the hilly area was too narrow, and after such a long period of fighting, too many corpses and wreckage were piled up on the battlefield. Continuing to fight would not only affect morale, but would also have little effect.
Normally, after he gives the order to retreat, the other side will also make a truce. The two sides exchange waiters, and then send people to start clearing the battlefield in preparation for the next battle.
But this time was different. The changes in the battlefield situation were beyond everyone's expectations.
The second formation had just entered the battlefield, and the Knights who were not satisfied with killing them rushed out of a simple offensive and chased them out. The unarmored infantrymen of the first formation also took off the armor and equipment from the corpses of the puppet king's soldiers, wore them on their bodies, and chased them out.
Heinrich had not expected this scene, and neither had Duke. After having just experienced a bloody battle, most people would stop and rest, thankful that they survived.
Why did this new recruit have such a high desire to fight against the motley army composed of ordinary Knight? Duke just wanted to order the soldiers who were chasing him to come back quickly.
But Raul came to him and said, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince said that the enemy has fled and asked you to attack and kill them."
More than 20,000 mobs killed the more than 20,000 elite troops of the puppet king? Duke thought he was hearing hallucinations in his ears.