The soldiers on the pier were stunned by the man's sudden shout.
What's going on?
The sorceress didn't back away. She chuckled and took out two large handguns from under her coat. "Don't underestimate Councilor Garland. We're not only good at casting spells," she said with a smile.
"Listen to him! Listen to the knight! Prepare for battle!" Fortunately, the soldiers on the dock weren't the only ones with slow reactions.
Lauritz, who was assigned by Villard to assist Laing in the investigation, was on the scene. When he heard Laing's order, he immediately signaled the soldiers to obey.
"Understood!" There were about forty guards at the harbor. They were well-trained and quickly got into formation. More than ten guards with bows and arrows were at the front. They were ready to shoot as soon as the enemy appeared. Behind them were ten soldiers with shields and spears. They raised their shields and there was a certain distance between each shield. This was to make it easier for the archers to retreat before they met the enemy.
Behind them were the swordsmen. These soldiers were wearing breastplates and holding standard longswords and shields. They were the main force of the battle.
The guards quickly formed a standard military formation. Leon nodded slightly. In this world, there was no such thing as a soldier who couldn't fight for a long time. This was especially true for the local lord's army. They had to be ready to deal with any threats from the wild and the forest at any time to protect the lord's territory. Therefore, no matter how stupid the lord was, he would know how to ensure the combat power of his soldiers. This was the capital that they relied on to survive in this dark world.
The sea was rolling. Soon, figures with crooked backs and four limbs floated up from the water. They had sharp horns on their heads and were half-cow and half-horse. They rushed towards the dock.
It was a water ghost!
These creatures appeared in creeks, rivers, and beaches all year round. They were cunning and cruel by nature. Once they encountered an army or a powerful person, they would hide in the water and wait for an opportunity. When it was late at night or when a weak person passed by, these cunning creatures would take the opportunity to kill their way out and mercilessly slaughter the passing travelers or domestic animals, eating their flesh and blood.
On the continent, there were countless such creatures. There were Ghouls, Specters, Water Ghosts, wild Orcs, Green Dwarfs, and various forbidden creatures in the depths of the forest. During the Great Calamity, Humans were the food of these Magical Creatures. At that time, Humans were the "reserve food" of these Magical Creatures. They were like pigs and dogs.
Even though Charlemagne led the rise of Humans and established the Empire, Humans' wrist strength and physique were far inferior to the Green Dwarfs and Orcs. Humans' intelligence and Mana affinity were inferior to the Elves. Humans' technological level was inferior to the Dwarfs.
What was it that allowed humans to rise from a pig-like existence to their current status?
Ryan looked at the tight formation of the soldiers, and the corners of his mouth curled up.
It was the strict military discipline, the firm front line, the undying faith, and the sincere unity.
It was the unity and the love for life.
"Steel, Mana, and Faith. These are the three basic elements that made the Empire stand tall today."
Ludwig the Messiah.
Lauritz unsheathed his standard Longsword and raised the cold blade high. "Soldiers, it's time for battle! Stab with your spears, block with your shields, and slash with your swords. Long live Nord! "
"Long live Nord!!!" The soldiers shouted.
"I'm the Kingdom's Knight, 'Big Hammer' Laing. Soldiers, I'll fight with you today! Let our swords drink the blood of our enemies! "Laing held his hammer with both hands and stood at one side of the formation." Prepare to fire!!! "
The Archers pulled the strings of their bows. The Crossbowmen pulled the trigger.
Tens of water ghosts rushed out of the sea and crossed the shallows. These creatures had horse-like faces, long claws, and sharp fangs that glistened. They spat out strange roars.
"Fire!" Laing swung his hammer and naturally took over the command. Lauritz did not have any objections. He was just an officer, not even a noble. Laing was a Senior Knight and a noble of the kingdom. It was normal for him to take over the command.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! A row of arrows flew towards the group of water ghosts. The few water ghosts at the front were instantly turned into porcupines as they screamed and fell. The water ghosts at the back were not afraid at all. They mercilessly pushed away their companions who were hit by the arrows and even tore them in half. The stench and blood from their bodies gradually penetrated the cold air and entered Ryan's cold nostrils.
After the first round of shooting, the soldiers immediately prepared for the second round.
More than a dozen water ghosts had already fallen to the ground, but the remaining water ghosts did not seem to be affected at all. They continued to howl and roar, and their numbers were surprisingly large. In the second round of shooting, more than a dozen arrows took the lives of several water ghosts, but they did not stop moving forward.
"Close combat!" Seeing that the water ghosts were coming faster than expected, Laing immediately judged that the third round of shooting was too late, so he ordered the soldiers to close combat.
Groups of water ghosts rushed up the embankment. Although the soldiers at the harbor were nervous, they were not afraid. The pikemen formed a spear formation, while the sword and shield soldiers formed a line. The soldiers' shields protected themselves and their comrades. In the gaps between the shields, the pikemen at the back formed a spear formation. Sharp spears extended from the formation and aimed at the incoming enemies. The soldiers breathed out thick fog from their noses and mouths, showing their nervousness.
The archers pulled out their longswords and retreated into the formation. The 40 soldiers formed two rows. In addition, there were a few archers at the harbor who continued to shoot.
"The battle has begun," the Knight said. The Royal Knight chanted, and a water ghost rushed towards him, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws. It had a mouthful of yellow teeth, and its disgusting saliva gave off a disgusting smell. Leon swung his hammer with both hands, and smashed it hard on the shoulder of the water ghost.
"Crack!" The sound of bones breaking could be heard as the water ghost's body was sent flying by Ryan's attack. After knocking down three water ghosts in a row, it struggled for a while before falling silent.
Laing did not bother to look at it. He grabbed the hammer with his right hand and lifted it up with his ribs. The heavy hammer smashed into the chin of another water ghost. The water ghost's head exploded, and red and white matter splattered all over the ground.
The strength of the Knight was like a bright sun, illuminating the morale of the soldiers at the harbor. In just ten seconds, five water ghosts were turned into meat paste under his hammer.
"Oh, oh, oh! Long live Lord Laing! " Seeing how powerful Laing was, the soldiers' morale was boosted. The wave of water ghosts rushed towards the battle formation. The first wave of water ghosts were either pierced by spears or slammed into shields, and then cut in half by swords.
A water ghost with a pale face crashed into an iron shield. Captain Lauritz used his shield to hit the water ghost's head, and then pierced the water ghost's chest with his one-handed sword. Green blood dripped onto the fine iron sword, but he did not have time to care, because more water ghosts rushed up.
The sound of shields colliding with hard objects could be heard on the battlefield. There were too many water ghosts. When these creatures swarmed forward, the guards often did not have time to pull out their spears and one-handed swords from the bodies of the water ghosts. The next wave of water ghosts would rush in front of them, and the front line was slowly retreating.
"Ah, ah, ah!" The first casualty appeared. A young soldier at the edge of the frontline unfortunately fell to the ground under the attack of a strong water ghost. Its sharp claws instantly pierced into his shoulder. The soldier screamed in pain, and the shield in his hand was on the verge of falling. Then, the water ghosts pounced on him, and he was pushed to the ground. He watched as a few water ghosts pounced on him, wanting to eat him into pieces.
"Hah!" Suddenly, the water ghost on top of him was sent flying. The person who came swung his hammer in a circle, and the fine iron hammer was stained with the water ghosts' green blood. The young soldier looked up and saw that it was Lord Laing! He endured the pain in his shoulder. "Lord Laing …"
"Get up, there are still enemies to fight!"
"Lord, behind you!" The young soldier seemed to have discovered something and shouted in shock.
"What?" Laing suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder. Only then did he realize that a water ghost had jumped on his shoulder, and its sharp teeth were biting down on his shoulder.
"Bang!" Just as Laing was about to move, the sound of a gun came from behind. A bloody hole appeared on the head of the water ghost on his shoulder, and it slid down from Laing's body weakly.
In the distance, the sorceress elegantly raised her gun. Her sweet red lips blew on the hot muzzle. "Laing, behind you …"
"… Okay." Laing actually wanted to say that the water ghost's teeth could not bite through his skin, but in the end, he chose to thank her and returned to the battle.
He was still wearing his formal attire! This attire was so expensive!
With the appearance of the first casualty, the humans had no choice but to retreat again, and there were more casualties. Lauritz's forehead was covered in sweat. Three guards had already fallen. There were hundreds of water ghosts attacking the port, and there were still more coming. There were only about 40 guards at the port, and even if the militia arrived, there were only about 80 to 90 of them. Moreover, it was doubtful that the militia would be of much help.
On the left flank of the battle where Laing was, the Royal Knight was almost crushing the water ghosts with his strength. Every move he made would take at least one water ghost's life. Wherever the golden war hammer went, death would follow. Almost no one was a match for him. Even when surrounded, Teresa's firearms were very deadly to the water ghosts. More than ten water ghosts were shot in the head by her.
However, it was not so easy for the right wing of the battle line. The soldiers were retreating step by step. The strong bodies of the water ghosts were constantly crashing into the battle line. Even with shields, these normal soldiers did not have the physique to ensure that the hands holding the shields could withstand the continuous impact. Once their arms were injured or numbed, the battle line would be in danger!
Laing's reaction was very fast. With a swipe of his left hand, the war hammer flashed with electricity, and the fine iron head smashed into the ground. Several arcs of electricity shot out, and more than ten water ghosts nearby were all charred black. A particularly strong water ghost howled and rushed over, but was hit in the chest by the hammer. Its whole body was torn apart by the force of the electricity. It flew high into the air and freely disintegrated.
Another militia of about 50 people came from the direction of the port that led to the town. These militia were wearing old and rusty breastplates, holding simple spears, short swords, and scimitars. Their eyes were filled with fear and determination. Their morale was not high, and their equipment was not good, but they had to fight to protect their home!
The frontline was stabilized again. The militia raised their spears and formed a spear formation. The dense forest of spears rushed forward, piercing through the water ghosts. Green blood splattered everywhere. Without any organization or coordination, the water ghosts that fought on their own were defeated by the human's formation. The frontline began to shift towards the coastline.
"Victory is in front of us!" Lauritz swung his sword again and cut a water ghost in half. In today's battle, both the soldiers and the militia had shown great fighting power. Thinking of this, he could not help but look at Laing, who was personally fighting on the frontline, with gratitude. It was because of the strong fighting power of the Royal Knight that the army could hold on for so long and their morale was high.
This was a battle in the era of cold weapons, especially in this world of swords and magic. The leadership and fighting power of a general were the soul of an army!
Dong, dong, dong. A bell rang in the direction of the port that led to the town.
It was the sound of a bell to gather the army. Villard was gathering the army! Hearing the sound of the bell, even Laing couldn't help but smile. After attacking for a long time without success, the morale of the water ghosts gradually dropped. These animals were also afraid of Laing's powerful fighting power. After a few waves of attacks, seeing that they couldn't even take down the defenders of the port, the smaller water ghosts began to slowly retreat. These sly guys wouldn't come in waves to die.
"What sly creatures!" After blowing up the heads of the nearby water ghosts, Teresa put down her handgun. The handgun used mercury bullets that were specially made by the Marvel Blue Council. They were very expensive to make. Seeing that the situation was under control, the sorceress felt that it was necessary to conserve her ammunition.
At this time, another group of people arrived at the port. It was the Blood Axe mercenaries! The leader of the mercenaries, Boris, took the lead. He raised his battle axe and rushed into the battlefield. In an instant, his axe was stained with green blood.
The vice-captain, Wayde, led the mercenaries in with his two-handed sword. With the participation of the mercenaries, the water ghosts completely collapsed. The remaining water ghosts screamed and fled into the sea. The little mercenary, Banda, approached from behind. "Madam Trovic, are you alright?"
"I'm fine." The sorceress nodded. Her eyes were still fixed on Laing who was fighting in front of her.
The figure of the Royal Knight was like a god of war. He had already killed countless water ghosts. With both hands holding his hammer, he stood at the forefront. He was so powerful that people couldn't look at him directly.
Banda immediately reacted. The mercenary thought that he could do it too, so he found a place with fewer people. It had to be said that his skills under Wayde's guidance were not bad. After stabilizing his steps, Banda charged forward. He gripped the hilt of his sword with both hands and raised it horizontally between his eyebrows. The tip of the sword circled in the air. After accumulating power, Banda smoothly cut off the head of a water ghost.
But before he could celebrate, something strange happened.
"Roar!" There was a loud roar, and a water ghost that was at least two heads taller than the strongest water ghost appeared. Its muscles were intertwined, and it had red eyes and even larger fangs. It also held a mace that was more than a meter long in its hand. It smashed a lone guard into meat paste, and the loud roar caused the water ghosts that were already on the verge of collapse to gather around it once again.
"It's the Water Ghost King! The Water Ghost King has appeared! "
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