This Holy Knight is So Despicable!
Chapter 373 - 314: Charge, Unicorn Knight Army_2

Chapter 373: Chapter 314: Charge, Unicorn Knight Army_2

And here, the gathering of ten large and small cities constitutes the Empire’s second line of defense.

In fact, by the time you get here, it’s no longer simply a defense line.

After all, these cities are quite ordinary, entirely different from the border city that was specifically built to guard the frontier.

But as the Empire’s Prince General Michaelson retreated to these cities with his troops, the people here finally experienced the dire life conditions that the border city’s people endure.

This General Michaelson was driven to madness by the elves, disregarding the collective opposition from the high-levels of the Empire, and began a frenzied recruitment in these ten cities.

Every male of eligible age was thrown into the barracks, and women and older folks were used like servants, tasked with taking care of the massive army.

Since entering wartime, everyone’s lives have only gotten worse day by day.

They even wish for the front lines to start the battle quickly, so they can escape from this nightmare life whether they win or lose.

Privately, people even hope that the Elf Clan could win.

Because the events of the border city have spread among the populace through the Holy Light Church’s special channels.

After the elves captured the city, they didn’t occupy it; instead, the people from the Holy Light Church took over its management and reconstruction.

This, this, this!

To the people troubled by the Empire’s expulsion from the Holy Country sequence, this was simply a divine blessing.

Who would have thought, there was such a way to join the Holy Country sequence indirectly!

Truly, it was too wonderful!

And just as they hoped, the Unicorn Knight Army charged directly through the gap in the middle of the border city, swiftly heading towards the second defense line.

Because the plain area between the first and second defense lines was so vast, the Unicorn Knight Army received news halfway through their advance.

Upon hearing this, Michaelson was furious, immediately gathering all his troops to face this group of pointed ears on the plains!

He always believed his failure at the border city was due to the terrain!

Now that he had terrain suitable for his abilities, he was determined to reclaim everything he lost!

"Assemble! Bring all the cavalry here!!"

Michaelson roared as he issued the command, and his Chief of Staff promptly ran over to advise.

"General, we have over twenty thousand cavalry across ten cities, while the enemy numbers are said to be just one thousand.

Do you intend to crush them with twenty times their numbers?

Even if you win, His Majesty will reprimand you!"

"Hahaha, what good is a reprimand? As long as I can wash away my shame, even if it takes one hundred thousand cavalry, they must all be brought out!"

The General pointed at a spot on the military map: "I’ve received their exact information from my excellent Scout Captain.

Despite being a Unicorn Knight Army, they’ve barely been taming these unicorns for half a month.

With added training and coordination, it would take at least six months to form combat strength.

So, these cavalry are all for show and not worth mentioning.

Now not only will I face them head-on, but I will also achieve an overwhelming victory to reverse the gradually declining morale of the Empire and restore faith in confronting the Elf Clan!"

"But is it not making a mountain out of a molehill to use twenty thousand? If the enemy attacks from another direction, without highly maneuverable cavalry support, we might find ourselves in a bind."

"Rest assured, this time they only dispatched cavalry!"

"Where did you get the intel?"

"From my scout troops!"

"...I’ve wanted to tell you before, but you’re relying too much on that Scout Captain!"

Michaelson was no longer listening: "Don’t worry about it, those Unicorn Knights aren’t as fearsome as they look!

And even if there’s a trick, with a twentyfold force gap, how could we lose? Tell me, how could we lose?

I’m a general of the Empire, how could I not understand this?

Just charge directly and we’ll win!

Once their cavalry is eliminated, they lose the ability to advance further.

Their abnormal magic plants and strong firepower could never defeat swift and agile cavalry on these plains.

By then, the Elf Clan’s crisis will be resolved.

This battle, we must fight!"

The Chief of Staff, seeing the general’s madness, sighed helplessly.

At this moment, the messenger ran in hurriedly.

"General! We’re ready to set out at any time. The cavalry are also gathered at the city gates, waiting for your review!"

General Michaelson put on his helmet and strapped his sword to his waist.

"This time, I will lead the charge! Victory is ours!"

"Yes, General!"

The mighty army marched out from the outer cities of the second defense line, heading towards the direction of the Unicorn Knight Army.

They rushed towards each other and met in the middle within less than half a day.

Both sides stood across the dense plains, gazing at each other’s silhouetted forces.

The twenty thousand cavalry led by General Michaelson, due to their speed, had already created a long gap from the corps in the rear.

As for the elves, only a thousand cavalry had come.

On the plains, it was a confrontation between two pure cavalry forces.

Meanwhile, Lette sat on the back of a giant Holy Crow, overlooking the whole battlefield from above.

He came here out of curiosity to see what tricks the First Empire would play next. But when he saw the twenty thousand cavalry, he couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up.

Nice! Not bad at all, as expected of the Empire’s top general.

The straightforward use of sheer force is indeed quite crude.

But the battlefield is a battlefield, not a stage for acrobatics.

If you have an absolute numerical advantage, who would bother with tricks?

It’s only when lacking strength and certainty of victory, that one painstakingly engages in those little schemes.

Though military strategy is important, it must be used appropriately. At least for the Empire, a better plan would be to wait for the follow-up infantry formations and other units to arrive before engaging.

Even if they can’t win, they can still have a fallback.

Unfortunately, the general, overwhelmed with hatred and humiliation, lacked the patience to reckon.

Upon seeing the Unicorn Knight Army of the Elves, he immediately drew his long sword.

"For the Empire! Attack!!"

Then he pulled the reins and charged ahead.

"For the Empire!!!"

Cavalry, among ancient troop types, is one of the more costly. After all, under similar equipment conditions, cavalry incurs additional costs for mounts.

But with drawbacks come benefits; cavalry are also among the most loyal of all troop types.

This isn’t because of some knightly spirit or inherent noble qualities.

It’s simply due to cavalry’s high cost; to prevent betrayal, the higher-ups generally set various anti-betrayal treaties, even holding the family hostage, to prevent defection.

So, despite having some objections against the general as a parachute leader, they still raised their lances under his roar and charged at the Unicorn Knight Army.

The charge of twenty thousand men was rare, even Lette couldn’t help but widen his eyes.

"This is not a common sight! Wow... dust clouds rising!"

Yet faced with this terrifying scene, the Unicorn Knight Army members remained unfazed.

They drew their cavalry swords and began to amass magic power.

Their unicorn mounts also started gathering magic power, and a certain resonance gradually formed between the two.

Lette felt he had seen this somewhere before, after thinking for a moment, he suddenly slapped his forehead.

This was precisely the operation mode of a Dragon Knight, allowing knight and mount to share mental and magic power reserves, achieving an effect where one plus one exceeds two.

"Knights!"

The Elf Commander shouted angrily: "It’s time to show the enemy our wrath!

Silver Rhythm Knight Order! Charge!!!"

"Charge!!!"

Over a thousand elves launched a counter-charge into over twenty thousand enemies. They were enveloped in powerful magic, moving faster and faster.

Emily, mixed within, rode the Unicorn King, and drew her belt.

"It’s time to demonstrate real riding skills!"