In the Third Age, July 1698, the war was raging.
Since the spring, the Crimson Empire has launched a series of attacks. The 1.6 million-strong army led by the Red Dragon Duke was divided into three groups, crossing the former border of the West Wind and entering the heart of present-day Crancia. The vanguard was only more than 300 kilometers away from the capital Solander.
The Western Army advanced into Wind Curtain and Windfall Provinces, aiming for the west coast. The Eastern Army advanced along the Sigh Mountains, gradually extending its occupied territory toward the Tisilan Mountains. The Central Army gathered its elite troops and main force, preparing to crush the remaining forces of Crancia in one fell swoop.
In Fengchui Province, black and red flags fluttered on the rolling plains, and below was an iron-gray ocean. Soldiers holding spears and shields marched slowly forward, approaching the enemy's position step by step.
On the hillside was the stationed Clansian army, with white flags with gold patterns fluttering in the wind. The stars and ears of wheat on the flags were clear and bright in the sunlight.
"Raise your shields and strengthen your defenses. Our mission is to hold this place until reinforcements arrive."
A man in a white trench coat with gold trim patrolled the front lines, shouting repeatedly. He appeared to be in his twenties, quite young, yet possessed the strength of a Sequence 6. In this era, he was a rare powerhouse.
This young man wearing glasses and with an elegant temperament is now holding a gorgeous silver shield and a long sword, directing the battle. He is the first batch of graduates sent by Clansia to Emenas, and now serves as the commander of this legion.
Although he is an angel, it does not mean that he is not good at military affairs. In fact, he is one of the few military command masters among the younger generation of Clansia, and such a reputation is naturally earned through repeated battles.
However, he is not proud of this, because most of the time he is commanding defensive battles and it is difficult for him to kill many enemies.
On the side of the Crimson Empire.
In the field of view of the telescope, the shields arranged continuously on the hillside look like silver waves, with a neat beauty.
"The Holy White Shield Knights led by Albert, huh? They really are old friends."
A young man in a black and red noble windbreaker put down his telescope and talked to the general beside him.
"Lord Panside, I'm afraid it will take a long time to capture the garrison led by Albert." A general on horseback responded. He was wearing a black cloak, riding a maroon-clad warhorse, and wearing imperial-style metal armor.
"Well, it's a little troublesome, but that's all. I won't let this guy go this time. At least I have to make sure he's missing some limbs before I can feel at ease."
Panside recalled that at the end of last year, during the retreat from Apocalypse Fortress, the legion he led encountered Albert, but the other party blocked him for a long time, so he did not gain any merit in that battle.
This incident had caused Panside to lose a lot of face in the aristocratic circle, and it also made him feel resentful. Now that he had a rare encounter with this guy again, he naturally wanted to take revenge.
"Let those mages who have surrendered drag out the magic crystal cannons. This is their turn to be effective."
"Yes, sir!" The messenger beside him stood at attention and answered, then rode his horse to the rear.
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At the same time, on the outskirts of the Tixilan Mountains.
In the complex and ever-changing forest, scouts dressed in black are moving quickly. They are ordered to gather intelligence around them and prepare for the advance of the rear army.
Compared to ordinary scouts, these scouts were from the elite 'Venomous Bee Blade Regiment' under the command of Earl Black Pine, and each of them was above Sequence 4.
The commander of the rear was none other than Earl Black Pine of the Crimson Empire. He sent out this elite private army to gather intelligence on the surrounding areas.
A few months ago, when the army of the Crimson Empire crossed the hills on the border, this scout corps played a huge role, leading the empire's army to see through several ambushes and obstructions by Clancy, preventing the Crimson Empire from suffering a loss in intelligence.
Now, facing the complex geographical environment near the Sighing Mountains, the Red Dragon Duke also ordered Earl Black Pine to lead the Eastern Army to let him give full play to the strengths of this private army.
"Report to the lord, the area of 10 miles ahead has been explored and it is safe to march."
As the army slowly advanced through the forest, Earl Black Pine stopped on his horse to listen to the report from a scout.
"Very good. This time we must capture the Tisilan Mountains. It is said that many of Clancia's military equipment is manufactured in factories hidden in the mountains. If we can capture them, it will be a great achievement and honor."
After the Earl finished giving his orders, he swung the reins, and the warhorse under him neighed loudly before galloping forward quickly.
The oncoming forest breeze was fresh and comfortable, and the black cloak behind him fluttered with it. The Earl had already begun to imagine the beautiful scene of returning victoriously.
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Fengxiao Province, central battlefield.
Thousands of flags and spears pierced the sky, the sound of artillery fire and the clashing of weapons was everywhere, and the city walls made of steel and flesh and blood were stacked layer upon layer, advancing forward like an endless tide.
In the sky, the giant dragon danced and spun, blocking the sun from time to time, allowing flames and shadows to spread to the earth.
"Glorious and holy realm, please show yourself at this moment!"
Behind Clancy, priests in white closed their eyes and prayed and chanted. Then, tilted hexagonal light shields appeared in the low sky to resist the fire pouring down from the sky.
Looking up at the highest point in the sky, a giant black and red dragon was soaring above all the other dragons.
Dragon Sequence 8: Black Flame Purgatory Dragon (Rare Crystal Grade)
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