"Arrived at the designated location!"
The warships have docked at the port, and the members of the Xia family, far from their ancestral homeland, have set foot on this land. They are about to face an unprecedented battle.
Although it was dawn, the flames of war ahead had already dyed the sky orange-red.
Ships belonging to the Eastern Merchant Alliance remain in the port, recounting how paying a sufficient boarding fee would allow them to embark on a sea route away from the flames of war.
Elsie and her group were noticed by the other refugees in the port, who couldn't understand why there was an army there.
But at least for now, this army doesn't seem to belong to any of the Holy Temple's armies; rather, it resembles the Saijing royal family's forces.
"It doesn't matter, as long as they don't stop me from escaping." The merchants carried their luggage onto the merchant alliance's ship, ruthlessly abandoning their homes and leaving.
The port was mostly filled with poor people who couldn't afford the fare and could only wait quietly for the Holy See to advance from the battlefield.
"It's no use, it's no use..." A deserter with shattered armor and a numb look in his eyes passed by Elsie: "We can't beat... demons... devils..."
Elsie watched as the other person slowly walked to the shore, and finally jumped into the sea, never to resurface.
Elsie's lips twitched slightly, as if she was somewhat moved.
No one knew the changes that had taken place in the Saijing royal family in those few short months, and the music played by the port bards was so sorrowful, like the lament of a fallen kingdom.
"Your Highness." A family knight led in a tall white warhorse, its eyes looking down on the crowd with a powerful, resounding stride.
"Elder, it is a great pity that you cannot accompany me on this expedition. This is the family's best warhorse; please let it go with you into battle!"
Connor helped Elsie mount her warhorse. The white horse moved slightly, but was quickly intimidated by Elsie's gaze.
She slowly drew the lord's longsword from its sheath, and the army stood in neat rows before her.
The knights led by Connor and the three thousand swordsmen stationed by the family constitute the main force under Elsie's command.
The Assassin Guild of Yagenan has approximately five hundred members, and this is a crucial intelligence organization for their upcoming operations.
They can not only eliminate key targets individually, but also scout enemy movements and possess mobility almost comparable to cavalry.
Next up are the ten Blood Riders led by Kairin, who will closely follow her as she charges across the battlefield.
Unlike the cavalry legions that appeared before, this legion is led by Elsie, who is invincible. Her adjutant, Kaelin, is capable of fighting on par with units above level 100. The Blood Riders are even more powerful than human cavalry, even in night battles!
Trisna and Parker, along with the other family members, will be responsible for logistics, stationed at the rear port to provide material support to the front.
They can also build temporary shelters to comfort the refugees, where they can rest.
"Your Highness, according to intelligence gathered from the front lines, the allied forces of various nations are currently attacking Atoll City. The city has already completed its fortifications and cannot be breached in the short term," said the family head at the port.
“That’s very close to us, and it’s the best position for us to launch an attack,” Connor said.
"Prepare to set off. I'll go first, the rest of you follow." Elsie pulled on the reins, and her warhorse began to gallop forward, with the Blood Riders closely following behind.
Connor also drew his sword and commanded Lynn to lead his troops to follow.
...
In the war-torn Kingdom of Saijing, birds soared into the clouds from the wilderness, enjoying the pitiful sunlight above the smoke of battle.
Elsie rode her white horse at the very front of the procession.
That's right, there's nothing to worry about, and nothing to be afraid of.
The natural disaster storm has cooled down, and my magic power has recovered somewhat. I have two nuclear missiles ready, plus my own exclusive set of armor.
“There’s nothing to be afraid of. I’m strong, stronger than ever before.” Elsie’s eyes were resolute.
In the distance, the orange sunlight illuminated the haze, revealing the atoll city behind it, where the houses of the surrounding villages were completely destroyed by fire.
The villagers were tied up at the village entrance, as if they had been subjected to some kind of ritual. Their flesh and blood had completely withered, leaving only dry layers of skin.
She saw villagers hanged at the village entrance, and surviving infants crawling out of their hiding places crying out.
"Ning—"
A gray pigeon flew over Elsie's head, seemingly heading towards the port as well; whether it would stop to get some fries was anyone's guess.
"Hey! You in front! Stop right there!" Three spearmen appeared amidst the smoke of battle, seemingly cleaning up the battlefield.
Upon seeing Elsie's magnificent attire, they were momentarily surprised, but as Elsie drew her sword, they instantly realized that she was an enemy!
"Go to hell!"
A flash of light, and Elsie's longsword was stained with blood. Three soldiers had been reduced to cold bones, and fire magic engulfed their remains.
[Looks like you're not planning to let a certain master get the better of you? (Narrator laughs almost imperceptibly)]
“Their lives have never belonged to any god.” Elsie’s gaze was firm: “I respect their life journey.”
A distant wind blew, and the smoke of battle seemed to fade a little. Before me stretched an endless battlefield, a boundless mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, with crows circling in the clouds.
The church's congregation and the cavalry were engaged in various tasks: one was performing rites for the dead, and the other was clearing the battlefield.
They all looked toward Elsie, who was charging into the battlefield. Her armor, which was very much in the style of the Shia family, instantly aroused the enemy's killing intent.
Yes! She's just a cavalryman! And a girl at that... but... why can't I see her rank?
The cavalry officer in charge of clearing the battlefield looked at her with a puzzled expression, unable to understand why anyone would dare to return to the battlefield.
That's right! The Saijing royal family has already lost!
"Why?" The cavalry commander glared at Elshi, who was emerging from the smoke of battle in the distance. "Your king is dead!"
"All you need to do is run away!"
"Run... Damn it! Why are you still charging—"
Before she finished speaking, the sound of hooves came from behind the smoke of battle, and fully armed Blood Riders charged into the battlefield. Karin raised her longsword and gave the signal to charge.
"Kill them all!!!" The cavalry commander estimated the enemy's numbers; there were only 12 men on the other side!
"I have a hundred men here!"
"I have no reason to lose to you! And I absolutely cannot possibly lose!!!"
The soldiers on the battlefield roared and brandished their swords as they charged toward Elsie, who was at the forefront of the attack.
Looking at these soldiers with numb eyes, at the madness in their actions, at... the transparent tentacles connected to their heads, the tips of the tentacles constantly provoking and stimulating their brains.
At this moment, Elsie's sword moved with exceptional decisiveness!
"Rest in peace... my warriors... goodnight."
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