The news that Sun Fei had captured three Moon Class powerhouses alive was strictly suppressed by the Zenit Empire, and therefore had not yet spread to the Ajax Empire. This indirectly led to Koeman being unaware of the chilling presence of the three representatives of King of Chambord.
Therefore, he did not take the Zenit Vanguard Legion seriously at all.
But now, Koeman felt a fear he had never felt before.
He seemed to see the figure of that infamous man who had loomed over the Ajax Empire more than twenty years ago.
Another terrifying figure has emerged in the Zenit Empire.
Seeing the seven- Star-Rank Warrior struggling and his face flickering, Sun Fei knew that words alone would not be enough to subdue him. He took a step forward, and his terrifying aura erupted like a torrent. For the first time, the horrifying killing intent he had accumulated from slaughtering countless Hell demons and monsters in the Diablo World was truly revealed in this world.
In an instant, even the air became thick and crimson.
"Why aren't you kneeling down yet? When are you going to do it?"
As if in response to Sun Fei's angry shout, a thunderous roar shook the earth. Despite his Seven-Star Class Dou Qi being pushed to its peak, with orange flames flashing wildly, Koeman ultimately could not support his body. His knees buckled, and he knelt on the ground. With a crack, the immense pressure shattered his kneecaps.
Everything went black before his eyes, Koeman immediately knelt on the ground, his proud head bowed, and he fainted.
From behind, it looked like Koeman had completely submitted to Sun Fei, automatically kneeling down.
Behind them, in the distance, more than four hundred Ajax Earth Tiger Riders were completely stunned.
Some cavalrymen stared blankly, unable to believe what they were seeing. The third disciple of the Glory and powerful Ajax Empire-Protecting Martial Saint of the Empire, such a proud and noble figure, was actually kneeling before a mere King of the Zenit vassal state?
All faith and Glory collapsed silently and with a crash in Koeman's kneeling.
Some of the Earth Tiger Knights who were originally prepared to fight to the Resist, even if it meant their blood would stain the yellow sand, no longer had the courage to Resist. The visual shock of the scene before them numbed their hearts, their fingers could no longer grip their weapons, and their blood could no longer prove their bravery!
"Hahaha, since you have chosen to submit, then I will keep my promise and let your four hundred valiant Ajax knights leave alive!"
Sun Fei burst into laughter.
This scene was recorded by a mage accompanying the army using Diwei Crystal, and it will play an important role in the future.
Then, Sun Fei kept his word.
He really did release the four hundred Ajax Sand Tiger Knights.
Of course, His Majesty the King did not abandon his long-standing tradition of thrift and frugality. He stripped the four Earth Tiger Riders of all their valuables, including armor, swords, and ornaments. Most of the four hundred terrified Earth Tiger Riders were kept, with only the strongest individuals left. Only thirty or forty weak Earth Tiger and their meager clothing were given to the Ajax Knights, who were then driven out of the camp...
The fierceness and ruthlessness of the Shamo people were revealed at this time.
One hundred and thirty-three Earth Tiger Riders chose to commit suicide because of this immense humiliation, their blood staining the yellow sand.
The remaining two hundred or so people, led by a few minor leaders, disappeared into the vast desert under the dark night sky...
"Go, go spread the word of today's ordeal throughout the entire Ajax Empire, ha ha!"
Watching the Ajax Earth Tiger Knights disappear into the vast night, Sun Fei, having finished his boastful act, stood at the entrance of the King's tent and let out an evil laugh. The Ajax cavalry, stripped of their mounts and winter armor, were like plucked roosters; whether they could survive the bitter cold of the Gobi Desert that night was questionable, and at least half of them would be lost. When they returned to the Ajax headquarters, the story of Koeman, the third disciple of the Ajax Empire's Martial Saint, kneeling and begging for mercy would spread throughout the vast Gobi Desert.
This would be a huge blow to the Ajax soldiers who value honor Glory.
Although the enemy's sneak attack was dealt with so easily, Shevchenko and the others were still sweating bullets and couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.
If it weren't for the Legion Commander's sudden impulse to secretly follow the Vanguard Legion and discover the enemy's night raid in advance, the Zenit Vanguard Legion would probably have suffered some losses in tonight's battle. After all, the Earth Tiger Knight named Koeman is incredibly strong. In a one-on-one fight, apart from His Majesty the King who is definitely superior, even the strongest Shevchenko would probably be unable to confront him head-on.
Of course, it's also possible to repel them if Čech and the [ Heng and Ha Generals ] Summon their Cloth and attack together.
However, Shevchenko was unaware of this.
"Your Majesty, so you've been with the army all along." For many soldiers, Sun Fei's appearance was an unexpected delight. The Heng and Ha Generals, Pierce and Drogba, were especially beaming and quickly came forward to pay their respects.
"Of course I have to see if you two troublemakers have actually obeyed military orders and followed Andrei's commands." Sun Fei kicked them both in the butt a few times, annoyed. "Good, you did well this time and didn't disappoint me. Keep it up!"
Sun Fei did have this concern at first.
Worried that [ Heng and Ha Blockheads ], considering himself a senior retainer of Chambord and one of his earliest followers, would disregard Shevchenko, the vanguard commander, and thus have a negative impact on the Barracks.
However, the results of my discreet observations over the past few days indicate that everything is going quite well.
The two muscle-bound brutes were relatively well-behaved and obeyed Shevchenko's orders without question, showing no sign of arrogance. This made Sun Fei look at these two burly men with new respect. It seemed that when it came to matters of principle, the two were absolutely clear-headed and did not embarrass him.
Sun Fei's concerns were not unfounded.
It's unclear what the bigwigs in the Imperial Military Department are planning. Over 80% of the [ Wolf Fang Legion ]'s forces are composed of soldiers from vassal states. Due to the rushed nature of the operation, they haven't undergone unified training or coordination. The soldiers, accustomed to obeying their respective royal orders, inevitably experience friction among themselves.
A series of events have occurred in recent days, causing the army's orders to be disrupted, its response to be slow, and its efficiency to be low. Although the extremely experienced Old Arjen had long anticipated this and taken some precautions, it would be extremely difficult to eliminate this phenomenon in the short term.
With the super strategist Old Arjen at the helm of the rear army, and with experts like the Magic Princess Xindi, the Silver-Armored Berserker, Lampard, and Elena, who were completely subservient to Sun Fei, assisting him, Sun Fei was not worried about any major troubles. Therefore, before setting off, he deliberately ordered the army not to rush, but to try to complete the integration of the army on the way and prepare it to have some real combat power.
What Sun Fei was worried about was precisely this vanguard legion of six thousand lightly armed soldiers rushing forward.
That's why he secretly disguised himself as a soldier and accompanied the army this time, observing and remembering all sorts of problems along the way, preparing to find a suitable opportunity to resolve them. Only Shevchenko and Čech, the highest commanders of the vanguard legion, knew about Sun Fei's existence. As for dealing with the attack on the camp by Ajax expert Koeman and his group of more than 400 Sand Tiger Knights tonight, it can only be considered a matter of chance.
However, now that Sun Fei has made a public appearance, his existence is no longer a secret from the soldiers.
At this moment, Sun Fei was not only the number one expert in the vassal state, but also a god of God of War in the eyes of Zenit soldiers, especially the soldiers of the vassal state, because the news of his capture of three Moon Class experts in the battle of the Imperial Capital Inn District had spread to a small circle. His King's arrogant performance tonight proved this point. Therefore, the morale of the more than 6,000 soldiers of the entire vanguard legion was soaring, their blood was boiling, and they shouted that they were invincible!
Inside the central tent.
The legion commanders of the vanguard squad and above gathered together. A group of burly men did nothing but boast and brag. His Majesty the King was almost swelled up from all the flattery. More than an hour later, they left one by one, still feeling unsatisfied, under Sun Fei's 'driving'.
Many officers who had never had close contact with Sun Fei before felt that this renowned corps commander was not as cold, aloof, and unapproachable as some rumors suggested. On the contrary, he seemed very easygoing and approachable.
Of course, this is temporary.
Before long, once he has a clearer understanding of the Legion Commander, he will surely realize how outrageous his current judgment is!
This was an unforgettable night; the border air was bitterly cold.
For most of the soldiers of the vanguard of the First Battalion of the [ Wolf Fang Legion ], the famous night raid by the Ajax Black Torrent cavalry squad seemed like a minor incident. What truly made them feel the lingering pain and their blood boil was the formidable strength and powerful demeanor of their Legion Commander Alexander. The entire Barracks was invigorated by Sun Fei's appearance!
But for the Ajax people, who have been lying low for over two decades and are striving to regain their former Glory, the opposite is true.
The humiliation and blows they suffered that night were just the beginning of a dark curtain.
Second update, two updates today.