Chapter 87: Chapter 87: Battle of the Nameless Pass (Part 1)_1
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And so, this mixed magical-warrior Saint Night Army began its mighty march towards the battlefield.
At the same time, Leo Ray quickly figured out the specific configuration of this army.
Leading the way at the front was the Tier 2 Heavy Knights unit directly under Vice-captain Kara.
On the left and right flanks of the team were two Light Knight units each.
And sandwiched in the middle was the center regiment, commanded by
Captain Baron Yeste, consisting of three Mage units, a mixed healing unit of Priests and Heavy Infantry, and a rear-guard Light Infantry watch unit.
“The formation during the march is well- arranged; if they were to suddenly encounter the enemy, the one heavy and four light knight units could use their high mobility to quickly disrupt the enemy’s formation,” Leo Ray pondered and continued to think, “Immediately after, the magician troops in the central unit could deliver lethal long-range attacks. Even a defense-focused Heavy Infantry formation might not survive a few rounds.”
Lost in thought, the temporary mixed unit led by Leo Ray also began to advance.
As for their position, it was in front of the last watch unit, with the task of being the rear guard for the entire team.
“It seems that, as expected, the enemy hasn’t taken this hastily assembled unit seriously. However, this is indeed the most reasonable arrangement.”
At this moment, Leo Ray, who was casually shouldering his greatsword, looked left and right while continuing to think.
After advancing to Tier 2, he could now wield the dozens of pounds heavy giant blade with ease.
“That being said, currently, our position is being protected by cavalry units on the flanks, and there is a watch unit behind us, making it one of the safer positions in the entire team.”
“With this arrangement, even in the event of a sudden encounter with the
Coldflame Army, our side might have more time to react and deploy.”
After thinking this far, Leo Ray slowly shifted his gaze, focused beyond the walking Mage unit in front of him, and looked at the mounted commander, Baron Yeste, in the central unit.
“Most importantly, this rare opportunity for a real battle will allow us to observe the deployment and combat situation between the Coldflame Army and the Saint Night Army up close.”
Taking a deep breath, Leo Ray felt sweat on his palms and thought, “In this way, we can lay a solid foundation for possible future conflicts, as understanding your opponent more can increase our chances of victory.”
As Leo Ray was thinking about this, the marching team in front suddenly stopped.
At the same time, the middle-aged messenger from the central unit spurred his horse and charged towards the rear of the team.
He waved a red flag while shouting, “An enemy force of about one large unit detected ahead! All units, prepare to engage the enemy in the predetermined formation!”
“Well, are they going to start the fight so soon?”
Hearing this, Leo Ray quickly signaled his five subordinates not to act rashly, then began to lead his unit to the standby position as instructed by the messenger.
At this point, the four Light Knight units that had been on both wings of the formation moved to the frontlines.
Together with the Heavy Knight unit already in position, they formed a cone-shaped formation like an arrowhead.
At first glance, the five hundred cavalry units in this formation appeared well-organized, their deep blue battle flags fluttering in the wind.
The warhorses beneath the cavalrymen stomped their hooves on the ground while letting out rumbling neighs.
Five hundred bright two-meter-long lances pointed directly at the enemy formation, leaving no doubt that once they charged, the fear and death they would bring to the enemy would be unstoppable.
As for Leo Ray’s temporary command unit, it was positioned on the left flank of the central unit’s three Mage units, together with two Heavy Infantry squads belonging to the healing unit, guarding the safety of the rear and flanks.On the opposite side, a kilometer away, beside a narrow mountain pass waving banners of flame could be seen.
Vaguely visible, a large number of Coldflame Army heavy infantry holding giant shields were standing by in formation, forming a seemingly indestructible defensive line relying on the terrain.
That being said, this mountain pass had been inspected by Leo Ray even before arriving at the small town.
The surrounding terrain was incredibly steep, making it a necessary route for nearby areas to reach the main battlefield.
However, this also meant that the Coldflame Army opposite could not possibly hide any ambush troops on the steep cliffs.
“It seems that this Nameless Pass battle is inevitable.”
With this thought, Leo Ray’s gaze couldn’t help but move to a small grove next to the pass and revealed a contemplative expression through the gap in his helmet.
Undoubtedly, if there were any hidden troops on the opponent’s side, they would be hidden in this grove.
“My Lord, there is some movement in the forest,” Taylor’s voice sounded in Leo Ray’s ear at this moment.
“Oh? Are there really hidden troops?”
On the other side, watching the nearby scouts who had just returned from their reconnaissance, Leo Ray mused thoughtfully, “I see, so the enemy had stealthily entered the forest and set up an ambush after our scouts had finished their reconnaissance.
It seems that the opposing commander is quite a capable figure.”
“My Lord, that’s not even the most important part.”
Following that, Taylor’s rough voice rang out again: “These hidden troops have been subjected to Tier 4 advanced concealment magic. Even the two Tier 3 commanders of the Saint Night Army wouldn’t notice it, let alone ordinary Tier
4 powerhouses.”
“In that case, is there a Tier 4 powerhouse among the enemies?”
Hearing this, Leo Ray, hiding behind a closed battle helmet, couldn’t help but reveal a trace of surprise on his face.
“My Lord, no traces of a Tier 4 Powerhouse have been detected. My subordinate guesses that the enemy might have used a magical scroll that contains a Tier 4 group concealment spell.”
While carefully sensing the every move in the forest, Taylor respectfully replied.
“In that case, it seems that our side, the Saint Night Army, is at a disadvantage. If the enemy launches a counter-charge, it may even pose a direct threat to us.” Feeling helpless, Leo Ray sighed softly as he pondered.
“My Lord, what should we do now? Should we inform the enemy directly about the hidden soldiers in the forest?”
To avoid attracting the attention of others, Taylor moved closer to Leo Ray and asked.
“No, that would not only resolve this crisis but also inevitably raise the enemy’s suspicion and alertness.”
Shaking his head firmly, Leo Ray thought for a moment and then spoke to
Taylor again: “How many soldiers are probably hidden there on their side?”
“Reporting to My Lord, if my subordinate’s guess is correct, there should be two longbowman squads with the majority of them being Tier 1 powered, mixed with a few Tier 2 powerhouses.”
Taylor tugged at the ill-fitting plate armor on his body and replied.
“Understood, let’s take the initiative ourselves and help them get rid of these threats.”
Nodding slightly, Leo Ray’s gaze began to sharpen..