Berserk: The Prophet

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"kill!!"

Outside the city, shouts of battle shook the heavens as tens of thousands of Juda soldiers surged forward through the breach in the city wall, stepping over piles of broken stones and the blood and flesh of those who were indistinguishable from those who were enemies or comrades.

"Spearmen, prepare to charge! Swordsmen and shieldmen, follow closely behind! Archers and crossbowmen, all of you, scale the walls! Greatswordsmen, protect the rear!"

"First and second squads of the White Dragon Knights, charge!" With Yuris's command, the White Dragon Knights set up their lances, formed ranks, and charged toward the breach in the city wall. Each squad carried out the newly issued orders in an orderly manner.

Green held his massive lance under his arm and charged into battle alongside the White Dragon Knights. The thunderous roar of their hooves shook the earth, scattering the Juda soldiers who were attacking. The sounds of lances piercing flesh were incessant, and screams and the trampling of armor were the main themes of this war.

The cavalry lance pierced through two men before splitting open, and was discarded to engage in fierce melee combat. With the charge weakening, the squires were left behind to cover the rear and create distance, ensuring the survival of the knights with the highest damage output.

[Killed the Juda spear infantry, gained 80 experience points]

[Judas Swordsman and Shieldman defeated, gaining 160 experience points]

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After three rounds of charges, the Knights' momentum alone was no longer enough to divide the battlefield. After the retreat following the third charge, Midland's spearmen led the charge, turning Juda's soldiers into pincushions, with swordsmen and shieldmen following closely behind.

The archers who had all retreated to the city walls launched a new volley of fire. The densely packed Juda soldiers had nowhere to hide, resulting in significant casualties, and soon they were locked in a pure battle.

[Level 23 has been reached]

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It was half a month later when Midland's reinforcements arrived, but even so, it was three days faster than expected, catching Juda off guard.

After more than a month of war, Juda's army was showing signs of wanting to retreat. After all, the loss of 30,000 men was no joke, and the deployment of 100,000 men had only managed to breach the outermost wall of Erda Fortress. The second layer of the fortress wall was also an epic wall 50 meters high. If they were to launch a strong attack, it would be very difficult for a force of less than 70,000 men, and the death rate would be much higher. Moreover, the battle line of Erda Fortress for Juda stretched across the Ledorin Plain in the middle, making supplies difficult. In the past month, they had almost taken on all the villages and towns around Erda Fortress, leaving the people in dire straits.

The garrison at Erda, supported by Marquis Shet, numbered only 30,000 men. Adding Laban and the Knights' 12,000, the total force was only 40,000. The garrison had already lost nearly 20,000 men in the effort to defend against the Juda army, which numbered as many as 100,000. This protracted tug-of-war had further depleted the military and treasuries of both sides, since the maintenance costs of such proactive attacks were borne by the king.

As for how much spoils and ransom would remain after the war, that was a matter of trade among nobles. If the king wanted to profit from it, he would have to offer a lower purchase price, thus engaging in the collective pawning of prisoners.

"Woo~" "Woo~"

Accompanied by a distinctive horn sound, rows of flags rose from the distant plains—the coat of arms of the Midland royal family!

"Hooray!! It's Midland's reinforcements!"

The Juda soldiers, who were besieging the city, panicked and forgot about climbing the city walls to charge into battle. In the moment of hesitation, they were struck down by rolling stones and logs from the walls. The scalding oil and water fried their skin and flesh until they split open, and their screams of agony filled the air. The soldiers below moved away from the walls one by one. Only a few Juda soldiers who remained on the ladders continued their mission of attacking the city, unaware that death awaited them.

"Don't panic! Reorganize your formation! Line captains, regroup your troops!!"

The Persian general stabilized his demoralized army, and now someone had to step up and turn the tide. Donning the heavy helmet, it was time for him to boost morale!

"Purple Rhinoceros Holy Knights! Form ranks!!"

The Persian master wielded his halberd, and a group of heavily armored knights instantly formed a battle formation to meet the enemy.

"Go and have the Black Wolf Knights and the Black Sheep Iron Lance Heavy Cavalry prepare to engage the enemy. When our army retreats, they will launch a second charge to buy time."

"...Oh, right, have Heron take his Serpent Assault Knights to observe the battlefield and be ready to enter the fray at any time, just in case."

"Understood, General."

The vice-general of the Purple Rhinoceros Holy Knights received the order and went to convey General Gao's instructions from Persia.

"Generals, there's no need to worry. The enemy reinforcements were anticipated. Purple Rhinoceros Holy Knights, charge!!"

The Purple Rhinoceros Knights, armed from head to toe, have set out! Their sheer military strength is enough to teach the Midland infantry a lesson; in the face of absolute power, any resistance is futile.

The moment flesh collided, nearly three rows of Midland soldiers were instantly sent flying by the warhorses, their flesh and blood crashing down on the soldiers behind them. Flesh and steel were instantly crushed under the hooves of the horses, and countless soldiers were skewered onto steel-encased lances, their unusable lances discarded on the spot. Swords and flails became the weapons to continue reaping flesh and blood.

Meanwhile, Bosco, at the forefront of the charge, continuously wielded his unstoppable halberd, sweeping away any soldiers who dared to block his path. With each sweeping strike, he took the lives of a large number of soldiers. After several rounds, the Midland soldiers who had witnessed Bosco's strength were terrified and made way for him.

"Your Majesty, please step aside. The White Tiger Knights will surely protect your safety." Upon seeing this, Tedwood immediately ordered his men to escort the king to safety. The enemy general's abilities were beyond the reach of ordinary people!

"Hmph, a bunch of Midland rats. Is there not a single one in the entire kingdom who can fight?"

Bosco's sharp eyes were fixed on Tedwu, who was escorting the king as he retreated. This was a tremendous provocation; an entire knightly order dared not confront a single enemy general!

"...you!"

One of the lieutenants of the White Tiger Knights was about to mount his horse and prepare for battle when Ted Wu stopped him, not wanting the lieutenant he had painstakingly trained to be lost again.

"Our duty is to protect the king. There's no need to confront these warriors. Just crush them with our army!"

"Hooked-sickle soldiers!! Attack!"

"White Tiger Knights, cover us!!"

Soldiers wielding hooks and sickles, led by their respective squads, surrounded the Purple Rhinoceros Holy Knights. Even the heaviest warhorses had no protection on their legs!

"Hmph, a bunch of cowardly and incompetent fools!!"

Persepolis left behind his disdain on the battlefield, and even if Midland could defeat him at this moment, the morale of Midland's army would be shaken.

Because he's right, no one in Midland can stand against Juda's strongest knight!