Chapter 149

Chapter 149 Regressor of the Fallen Family Chapter 149 The faction alliance forces, having drawn back due to the overwhelming number of troops of McLaine and the injuries of Luther Kaihl, did not immediately advance again. Although it was anticipated that their movements would be slower due to the split in their command, it still did not mean that one could be at ease. The McLaine troops of Aegis operated a double shift for the watch, keeping an eye on all sides, and the key leaders including the knights almost stayed up all night with open eyes. Has there been any contact from His Grace the Sword Sage? The neutral forces troops havent fully gathered yet. Plus, considering the time it takes to march, it would take at least a month more. So, thats why they too would have such a leisurely attitude. Thats a grim prospect. We can hold on. We must make something out of nothing if we dont have it. And weve already succeeded once. However, even with Logans confident expression, it was impossible to fully erase the anxiety from Patrick. But they say the Blaze Sword and the Ice Mage are a cut above the Storm Sword and the Half-Giant. Can we stop them too? Those individuals cant stray far from the side of the first and second princesthe reasons for war. Like yesterday, well likely have the magic of Juan Douglas flying at us occasionally. And that level is Right, my daughter-in-law managed to block them well. That was a good sword to give her. Daugh Hmm. Hmm. Yes. Sigh, my apologies for always speaking of weaknesses. Lets muster up a bit more strength. The next morning after Patrick regained his composure once more, McLaine witnessed a slightly different scene. Lengthen your necks, McLaines cowards, who cower! A booming voice echoed throughout the entire battlefield. As the gray-haired giant started to move, red wraiths flickered around his body. The moment the giant charged, the wraiths turned into a giant flame, creating a mirage as if a red meteor was rushing towards them. At first, the distance was too great for many to recognize him, but soon the presence of one of the most famous individuals in the kingdom, a symbol, made them recall the name immediately. The Blaze Sword! Its Duke Valdermaine! Unlike the previous day, the superhuman who emerged from the second princes camp wasnt the Half-Giant Luther Kaihl but The Blaze Sword, Yordan Valdermaine, a well-known Aura User and one of the leaders of the opposing enemy forces. Kill him! If we kill that man! Before Logan could issue an order, several soldiers shot crossbows. The projectile happened before Duke Yordan had even entered their range. Subsequently, the soldiers around hurriedly fired their crossbows as well. Ultimately, it looked as if an oddly accelerating fireball(?) had jumped right into the shower of bolts. As Logan was about to erupt in rage, he hesitated. Sure enough. Pop-pop-pop! The bolts were ineffectually deflected away, and the fireball surged up towards the city wall as if unaffected. Where do you think youre going! Before Logan could even make a request, a vast magical power could be felt behind him. The ascending fireball then suddenly plummeted down to the ground. Gravity Control. It was Claytons magic, which had knocked down Luther Kaihl and gained him confidence, now working against the higher-ranking superhuman, Yordan. Throw! Knights nearby quickly scooped up and hurled red-hot stones toward Yordan. Instantly, over thirty Liberatios hit the fiery target accurately. Boom-boom-boom-boom! With a massive explosion, a huge cloud of dust rose into the air. We got him! Keep throwing! Dont stop! Just as the soldiers were about to prematurely cheer, Logans shouts spurred the knights on. Annoying pests!New novel chapters are published at novelhall.com within the dust cloud, a growl resembling a giant beast or demon resonated along with the surging red aura. Boom-boom-boom-boom! The repetitive barrage of Liberatios pushed the uprising Yordan Valdermaine back to the ground. However, the impact of McLaines new weapons on the superhuman was merely that brief. The red aura, visible through the dust, did not lessen but instead grew stronger. First, second, and third squads focus only on the duke! Keep throwing! Following Logans bellowing commands, the knights throwing continued. Patrol Teams 1 to 5! All focus on that target only! Think its me because of the hair color! Assume Im the one and kill me!! The well-known General Instructor, also infamous as the Demon Instructor from Kaisolron, shouted, and again a rain of bolts were cast. Worthless mortals! Logan, who was turning pale, was engaged in his territory in a battle with the superhuman. Without the nerve to assist in that fight, Eileen merely focused on her role in front of her. Then, at some point, something strange caught her eye. Theyre retreating? It wasnt a conspicuous retreat, but she spotted knights from the First Princes Army falling back one by one. And like Patrick, the top-tier knights she had been monitoring also started to return to the main camp rather than seizing the opportunity to climb the wall, seemingly due to an irrefutable order from above. Why? From a certain moment, only a few knights remained below the wall, defending against the incoming assault, along with some soldiers who were futilely shooting arrows. From afar, it might seem like a desperate battle was still ongoing, but the soldiers on the south and west walls, holding back the offensive of the first princes army, were feeling in real-time that knights were disappearing from their sight and the battle was easing. Whats happening? The incomprehensible self-harm continued for hours. And then, a furious shout erupted from Yordan, who had been enduring the countless resources on the eastern wall. Retreat!! Retreat! A command from the head of the second princes army. With that signal, the second princes forces began to retreat like the tide, and the first princes army, which had been pretending to be engaged, also hastily withdrew. Uh?! Theyre retreating! Wowaaah! Weve won again! The weary soldiers filled the city walls with their roaring cheers. But then, the heads of McLaine themselves, bewildered by the retreat of the enemy, heard a cold voice. The reason is obvious. Excuse me? Logan looked coldly at one spot and said, Compare the number of corpses beneath the wall. Ah! The deep-rooted mistrust among themselves. That is the biggest weakness of our enemies that allows us to hold on. When Eileen finally nodded, and Logan watched both factions retreat with a chilly smile, a furious outburst tore through the central tent of the retreated formation of the second prince. Bang! What is this madness, Juan?! Are we to overthrow the agreement upon coming this far?! [Easy now. Calm down. Our casualties were too high, we had no choice.] You mean your casualties were high, so youve decided to impose losses on us? In the face of the enemy? Even a three-year-old knows thats plain stupid! To think a so-called mage could be such an imbecile! [Watch your mouth, Yordan. Arent you suggesting our army fought harder than yours?] The shameless expression of Juan Douglas visible through the communication device further ignited Yordans fury. Nonsense! Do not take me for a fool, Juan. Its just that with Wicken held back by that brat, our casualties increased. If you resented that, you should have propelled yourself to the front lines. Like me! Or were you too cowardly to do so? [With Luther incurring severe injuries and retreating, forcing me to move my large frame is preposterous. I am now worried if Luther can adequately protect the prince in your stead.] Threats at this time? Are you insane, Juan? Are we to wage war amongst ourselves again after coming this far? [Lets be honest. Why not consider the essential issues instead of throwing around blame?] Are you insane! Yordan was about to spit out curses, but Juan continued his narrative unabated. [Why did we stay close to the princes? Isnt it because we mistrust each other? If we briefly trust each other and both you and I, Luther and Wicken, were all to march to the battlefield, how long would those trapped bat brats in that earth fortress last?] Hahaha! A backstabber now speaks of trust? Youve a talent for clowning, Juan. I give you that; its quite amusing. [I apologize for being the first to withdraw the troops.] What? Yordan was taken aback, having never expected to hear an apology from Juan. [Lets avoid such situations again and discuss a settlement. If you were in the same position as me, what would you have done? Would you have unilaterally accepted the damage for the sake of the common enemy? Dont make me laugh, Yordan. You would have made the same choice, wouldnt you?] [Yes, you cant deny it. And while were at it, the ones benefitting the most are those bat brats inside the fortress. Can you imagine how irritating that is? So lets make a solid promise.] Lets hear the details. The communication between the two superhumans lasted quite a while.