Chapter Eighty-Seven: The Command of the Knight King
“…… What's going on?! I was taken aback.
"Hehe, sure enough." Skaha smiled pleasantly, "This is Lily's innate leadership, even the virtual soldier without a heart is completely inspired." ”
"But then we're at a complete disadvantage, aren't we?" I couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Even if you can contain Artoria, senior, I'm afraid our soldiers are not the opponents of the other side at all." ”
"Then it's up to you, little ghost, to be wise." Skaha turned to me and winked, "Don't forget that you're free to move around, too. ”
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Looking at Skaha's nonchalant look, I knew it was impossible to get a clever plan from her to retreat.
Skaha is really going to be a pure warrior in the battle at hand, as he said before.
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"In short, no matter how to hold the first wave of the offensive first!" Having made up my mind, I also waved my hand vigorously forward like a girl, "Front row, form a defensive formation!" Archers are behind you! ”
The soldiers began to form formations according to my orders.
The three rows of soldiers at the front held shields in both hands to defend with all their might, while the soldiers in the fourth and fifth rows stretched out sharp spears from the gaps in their shields. Further behind them were hundreds of archers who alternately fired arrows.
This is the most basic, but also the most stable frontline defense lineup!
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"Yes, the formation was completed a little faster than last time." Looking at the swift movements of the soldiers, Skaha nodded slightly, "It seems that you need a little pressure, little ghost." Let Lily be your sparring partner from now on. ”
"Spare me." I couldn't laugh or cry, "Today's experience is enough once, and I have to leave a shadow in my heart in the long run." ”
"Really, a soft egg!" Skaha pouted, holding his arms behind me, "You look like a man too?!" ”
"Skaha Senpai...... This ......" I smiled helplessly, trying to say a few more words.
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"Concentrate, Lily is coming." Suddenly, Skaha interrupted me in a quick tone.
I hurriedly put my eyes back into the battlefield, only to see the blonde girl rushing forward at an incredible high speed, and it seemed that it was about to collide with the defensive line I had laid down!
The soldiers behind the girl were actually pulled away by her for hundreds of meters.
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It stands to reason that it is taboo for a commander to be out of touch with the army under his command.
But as a knight king, a girl who has experienced countless battles in her life, no matter how she thinks about it, will never make such a low-level mistake.
This sense of disobedience made my brow furrow deeply.
Could it be that Artoria really wants to force her way through the battle alone?!
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But the situation has reached such a point that there is no room for careful consideration.
"Archers prepare! Maintain a defensive formation in the front row and be sure to stop the enemy commander! "Without thinking, I ordered it directly.
The archers were immediately full of bowstrings and ready to go, waiting for my command to instantly create a dense rain of arrows.
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The girl must have known all too well the fact that there were hundreds of arrows shining with cold light behind the shield aimed at her. After all, the defensive formation I use is the most basic, and even the most ordinary knights can use it.
As strong as Artoria, it is impossible to confront the rain of arrows head-on. If she doesn't look back, she'll definitely be shot into a hornet's nest!
However, the girl still did not slow down, but rushed into the range of the bow and arrow more quickly.
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"Damn!" The fist reluctantly slammed the ground hard, and I reluctantly ordered, "The archers give up their attack and all retreat!" ”
At this point, it makes no sense to let the archers retreat, and it is even more unwise.
But in the face of Artoria, I had no choice but to do so.
Even if this battle is completely lost, I am reluctant to let her be hurt in the slightest.
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Without the rain of arrows, the girl rushed to the front of our formation unimpeded.
Facing the well-defended shield array, the girl was not in a hurry at all, and calmly raised the holy sword and slashed down diagonally!
"Boom!"
A long golden light flashed, and more than a dozen soldiers in the middle were torn apart with shields and disappeared on the battlefield!
Legend has it that the sword of victory of the oath is indestructible, sharpening iron like clay, and sure enough!
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The surrounding soldiers began to gather in the middle, trying to fill the gap that had just appeared.
However, the girl's movements were faster, and she rushed into the interior before the formation was repaired.
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Suddenly, more than a dozen spears stabbed at her body from all directions!
"Drink!" The girl let out a low cry, and the powerful magic instantly covered her whole body.
The magic is unleashed!
The spear that pierced her body snapped in an instant!
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"Disappear all!"
As the sound fell, carrying the holy sword in her hand, the girl's body spun in a circle, knocking all the soldiers around her into the air!
Our original neat formation has become scattered and can no longer be put together.
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At this time, the soldiers under the command of the girl, who were far behind the girl, finally caught up and directly participated in the battle.
In the face of the enemy army, which became extremely fierce under the mobilization of the girl, our front-line soldiers did not have the slightest power to parry, and they were completely wiped out in a few moments.
The first battle ended in a complete defeat for our forward troops!
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"Skaha-senpai, please stop Artoria." After thinking about it, I finally pleaded with Skaha beside me, "So that I can command the army with peace of mind." ”
"Got it, I'll hold Lily back." There seemed to be a smile in Skaha's eyes, "Otherwise, you'll always be merciful, little ghost." ”
"Yes." I nodded directly and looked at Skaha with a determined look in my eyes, "Even if there is the slightest possibility of hurting Artoria, I will immediately abandon my current tactics!" ”
"Well, it looks like I'll have to be careful not to get Lily hurt." Skaha said, "But if you just restrict her movements, it shouldn't be a problem." ”
"Thank you! I know that this is a very difficult request, but please understand. I really can't give up the mission, so I'll surrender to Artoria. With that, I bowed deeply to Skaha.
"That's not it, kid, have you forgotten who you're talking to?" Looking past the many soldiers, looking at the almost unstoppable girl who rushed forward like a god of war, Skaha's red pupils revealed a strong confidence and belligerence, "I am the queen of the Shadow Country, the lord of the Alien Realm and the Demon Realm, no one can compare with me!" ”
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With that, Skaha kicked the ground, and his body flew into the air, passing through half of the battlefield and landing in front of the vigilant girl.
"Knight King of Britain, are you ready to take on the challenge of my Skaha?!"
The scarlet spear pointed forward, and the domineering voice resounded everywhere!