"That [ Wolf Fang Legion ] commanded by the King of some sixth-rank vassal state? A bunch of rabble. Do you really expect them to break through these incredibly fierce Ajax cavalry?" A tall, bearded legionary shook his head. "It's the same whether they come or not. I'd rather they slow down, at least they don't have to come to their deaths!"
The other officers clearly agreed with the bearded officer's view and had little hope for the upcoming reinforcements from the Wolf Fang Legion.
"Regardless, as soldiers, we should fight for the Empire, for the people of Twin Flag City," the scarred general said, not contradicting his officers. He turned to the enemy soldiers surging like a torrent below the city walls, and declared firmly, "War has arrived. No one can stand idly by. The Empire will be reborn in iron and blood. If Glory must be forged with blood and lives, then..." He turned and looked with unwavering eyes at the officers who had followed him for years like brothers, and said, word by word, "Then let it begin with us, let it begin today!"
At this moment, the scarred general, despite his not-so-tall stature, exuded an unparalleled aura.
It was as if he were the only figure in the world.
The officers glanced at their commander, whom they had followed faithfully for many years, and felt a surge of pride. The bearded officer gave the scarred general a standard military salute. "Lord Frank, take care!" After saying that, he turned around, roared, drew his long sword, and jumped off the city gate.
" The Glory of the Imperial soldier!"
While airborne, the bearded man burst forth with dazzling fiery battle Dou Qi. He was actually a Three-Star-Rank Warrior. With his left hand, he gripped a sharp dagger and continuously slashed a series of fiery marks on the city wall to slow his descent. Finally, with a thunderous roar, he leaped into the midst of the Ajax soldiers who were pushing the [ City-Breaking Dragon Bird ] against the city gate. His longsword, wreathed in scorching flames, swept across the enemy, instantly sending a large group of them flying.
Boom boom boom boom!
The bearded legion bombarded the [ City-Breaking Dragon Bird ] relentlessly, finally managing to overturn the massive siege monster before it was overwhelmed by the surging Ajax soldiers. The monster, weighing tens of thousands of pounds, lost its original power and stood like a dead fish before the city gate, becoming an obstacle to the Ajax's siege.
" Ivan..."
As the bearded officer managed to hold on for a while before finally collapsing in a pool of blood, exhausted by the combined forces of the enemy's experts, the crowd on the city gate fell silent.
Ivan, the bearded legion commander, was a reckless and outspoken fellow, and had always been one of the most popular officers in the garrison of Twin Flag City. He usually caused a lot of trouble, but today he stepped forward and leaped into the air, a hymn of loyalty and bravery that greatly inspired the countless Zenit soldiers fighting on the city walls.
" The Glory of the Imperial soldier!"
On the magnificent city walls, every Zenit soldier roared madly and charged at the enemy like a madman. Even if they were seriously wounded, they would do their best to save one or even two Ajax soldiers by leaping off the city walls.
"General, please take care!"
More than a dozen officers saluted the scarred leader, then resolutely turned around, drew their swords, and charged into the battlefields around the city walls without looking back, disappearing into the frenzied fighting figures.
No one knows if they'll ever have a chance to meet again after this escape.
If this is the fate ordained by the gods, then dying alongside one's brothers is a kind of fortune?
The scarred general took a deep breath, drew his longsword with a clang, leaped onto the city wall's battlements, and roared, "The commander of the Twin Flag City, Frank Ribery, is here! Where is the commander of Ajax? Dare to fight me!"
This loud shout, mixed with fluctuations of Dou Qi, was like a thunderclap, deafening and drowning out the sounds of fighting on the entire battlefield.
"Do you dare to fight me...? Fight... fight... fight... fight..."
The echo reverberated through the magnificent walls of Twin Flag City.
"Ridiculous! I command 100,000 ironclad soldiers, my status is of utmost importance. What right do you, a mere city-guarding general, have to fight me? Fighting is pointless. Twin Flag City will fall in less than thirty minutes. My 100,000 ironclad soldiers will slaughter Twin Flag City today!"
A cold and domineering voice came from the distant Ajax army camp.
The voice was even stronger, its sound waves spreading out like a tidal wave, resounding throughout the heavens and earth, making many soldiers dizzy. Clearly, the speaker was also quite powerful.
"Found it." Scarface General Ribery was not angry because of his opponent's taunt.
He listened intently to the direction of the sound, his eyes lit up, and his body flashed with light. He kicked off the city wall, his figure transforming into a streak of azure light, soaring into the sky and shooting directly towards the place where the echo had appeared.
Stop him!
Many powerful figures, their bodies shimmering with Dou Qi spirit, rose into the sky from Ajax's ranks, attempting to stop Ribery.
Ding ding ding ding!
A series of fine, dense sounds of swords clashing rang out.
The blade flashed, and blue blood splattered across the sky.
One by one, blood-splattered figures fell like kites with broken strings, blood flying everywhere; these were all top players from Ajax's side.
The azure flame did not pause at all, its sharpness unmatched as if it were entering an empty field. On the contrary, its speed increased, and the sound of it tearing through the air covered the entire battlefield. The flame enveloped Ribery and the greatsword in his hand, and with a whooshing sound, it resolutely stabbed towards the proud figure standing under the magnificent canopy on a small hill.
"Huh?"
On the hilltop, beneath a golden canopy, a proud figure stood tall, letting out a surprised gasp and chuckling softly, "Interesting. I didn't expect such a small city to have a barely-there expert... Don't make a move!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a figure and a One Sword enveloped in azure flames appeared before them.
With the arrogant figure's command, none of the skilled guards around him made a move. As the Sword Peak approached, the wind from the sword lifted his long hair and cloak. At that moment, he extended two fingers and gently pinched them together.
Everything was still.
Frank Ribery's powerful One Sword strike, which had just slain at least twenty or thirty Ajax masters in a single, thunderous instant, was rendered powerless before these two fingers.
"Hmm... a Five-Star Class Peak expert, astonishing. However, Zenit, your performance ends here." These were his domineering words, followed by a casually raised hand and a nonchalant punch.
"Uh... Pfft!"
Hanging in mid-air, Frank Ribery had no way to escape.
He felt an overwhelming, irresistible force crashing down on him. As he tried to defend himself, his internal organs trembled violently, a sweet taste rose in his throat, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. His body felt as if it had been struck by a giant hammer, and he flew backward and crashed down the hillside.
" Frank Ribery, the first commander of the garrison in Twin Flag City? Well, he's quite a skilled fighter. I'll use your head to perfect Ajax's first victory. You'll die with pride!"
The haughty figure calmly accepted the white handkerchief offered by the guard, gently wiping his palms as if to clean away some dirt, and gestured to the guard beside him to cut off the head of the already severely wounded and helpless Ribery.
"Of course, if you're willing to surrender, I won't kill you." The arrogant figure wiped his hands, casually tossed away the pristine white handkerchief, and added indifferently.
"Hahahaha! Under Emperor Zenit Yashin, there are only generals who die in battle, not cowards who surrender!" Ribery, severely wounded, was completely incapacitated. Blood gushed from his nose and facial features, and his black iron armor was riddled with countless gashes. He used his greatsword to support his swaying body, resolutely refusing to kneel. Looking at the guards approaching with swords, he laughed loudly, "You don't need to lift a finger. Today I'll give you my head. I want to open my eyes and watch how your Ajax Empire is destroyed!"
Having said that, Ribery gripped the sword in the back of his hand and held it to his neck, as if he were about to cut off his own head without hesitation.
"I don't agree to you dying like this!"
With a flick of his arrogant finger, Ribery's steel greatsword shattered into countless fragments with a resounding thud. "Your head will be severed by the scimitars of the Ajax Empire..." He then glanced at the guard and coldly ordered, "Sever his head!"
The guard grinned maliciously and approached step by step, knife in hand.
The steel blade, forged through countless refinements, glowed crimson, reflecting the rising sun with a dazzling, blood-red brilliance.
Ribery's eyes widened in fury. He had failed to kill the enemy and was powerless to reverse the situation. He was not angry about his own fate. For a soldier, dying on the battlefield was a true Glory. He was only worried about the more than 100,000 Zenit civilians in Twin Flag City.
If I die, the city will fall in an instant. The steel blades of the Ajax will show no mercy. A hundred thousand poor people will be turned into corpses. The most important town on the border of the empire will become a Shura ruin!
Under the golden morning sun, the guards raised their steel swords.
Just then, an unexpected change occurred—
call out!
A large, white-feathered arrow shot out from behind, carrying terrifying power. It pierced the guard holding the sword, and the remaining force grazed Ribery's ear, striking him with a series of muffled thuds. More than a dozen Ajax soldiers blocking the way were all blown apart, turning into puffs of blood mist.
What a terrifying arrow!
Everyone around was stunned by the force of the arrow.
Clang clang clang clang!
A series of scimitar sounds rang out as the guards nervously positioned themselves in front of the haughty figure.
"Who is it?" The arrogant figure roared, pushing aside the guards and standing at the forefront. He looked around, his gaze finally settling on a small sand dune behind the army, his pupils narrowing slightly.
Second update.
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