Chapter 281: I Will Lead the Charge

The forts along the coast were dense and fortified, and it can be said that the southern coastal areas of Britain were the most densely deployed in the whole of Britain. As a frontline area for the early Celts against the Romans and later against the Saxons, the defense here has always been a top priority.

Until Mordred and Tristan exterminated the Saxon tribes, Britain had almost half the strength of Britain stationed in the south. A large number of powerful knights, including Tristan, were canonized in this place, guarding the southern coast of Britain.

The barricade on the coast was unfavorable, and the Roman army was able to successfully land. The Celtic longbowmen failed to play as expected and instead suffered a heavy blow from the ballistae of the Roman army.

In the fortress, Artoria looked at the Roman army in the distance, which was rapidly setting up a military camp under the command of Styricus, and her face was a little solemn. The development of the war was beyond her expectations, the determination of the Romans to conquer Britain was not ordinary, and this expedition, the Roman side was far superior to the last one, both in terms of the number of troops and the sophistication of equipment.

The soldiers who retreated to the castle were demoralized, and the clouds of war loomed over them, and even some of the Knights of the Round Table frowned. This time it was a crisis far greater than any before, and it was about Britain's survival. In this era of small populations, the battle of tens of thousands of people can be called enormous.

Although the situation is very dangerous, if it can be defeated, the Roman Empire, which has already weakened in power, will not be able to launch the next conquest, and Britain will be safe for a long time. After all, compared to Britain, the rebellion of the barbarians in the Roman Empire on the mainland was a major problem for the Romans. Being able to draw tens of thousands of troops to defeat Britain is already the limit.

But the hope was too slim, and the disparity between the strength of the British side and the Roman legions was too great. Although the British side of the high-level battle force was more advantageous, the crowd tactics were enough to give Rome the victory. The knights, including King Arthur, were determined, but the soldiers recruited below had no bottom in their hearts, and they were frightened one by one.

Years of war had tired the people of Britain, and no one longed for endless wars. Although Artoria led the Celts out of division and oppression, this wise monarch obviously did not know how to recuperate with the people, and barren Britain had long been unable to withstand wars again and again.

The soldiers were numb to the war, and the defeat had made them lose confidence, and Britain seemed to be about to be destroyed.

"O king, the soldiers seem to be in poor morale. We have just suffered a defeat, and if we don't find a way to boost our morale, I'm afraid we won't be able to attack before the Romans attack. Lancelot remonstrated to Artoria after inspecting the fortress. He had just intuitively felt the situation of the soldiers and pointed out the problem sharply.

"I already know, but the longbowmen we rely on seem to have been restrained by the Romans, and long-range harassment is simply not possible." Artoria looked around at the knights gathered around her and asked, "Which of you has any good proposals?" Please speak as boldly as you did at the round table. ”

Eckert, who was old and serious, wanted to say something, but after thinking about it for a while, he still couldn't say it.

"Dad, don't hide it, if you have any good ideas, just say it!" Kai saw his father's actions and urged.

Eckert reluctantly said, "At the moment, the Romans are busy building camps, and if they take advantage of this time to attack, they may be able to achieve miraculous results and cheer everyone up." ”

"That's a great idea!" Kai clapped his hands happily and said, "Why didn't you say it earlier?" Why bother with such a good topic? ”

"But......" Eckert said his concerns, "I also went out with Lancelot just now to watch, and this shrewd Roman boss seems to have taken precautions against our opportunistic attack, but I am afraid that the people who led the attack will not only be unsuccessful, but will all be wiped out there." ”

"Isn't that the same as if you didn't say it?" Kai seemed to have been poured a basin of cold water on his head, and the hope that had just been ignited in his heart was extinguished at once.

"I don't want my subordinates to sacrifice in vain, so forget about this proposal." Artoria vetoed Eckert's suggestion.

"But...... As long as the knight leading the team is strong enough, there is still hope! "On the lookout, a voice came to the ears of the knights.

Artoria searched for a long time, but she didn't find out who was speaking. It was not because Artoria was as blind as the masses of Britain, but because the lookout was so small that the knights stood here so crowded that they could not distinguish who was speaking.

Mordred stood among the knights for a long time, and could only hear Artoria and the other knights talking, while she herself was blocked by the knights. As the last seat of the round table, her position was originally very low, blocked by the knights, and her petite figure was tightly covered.

Hearing Eckert's proposal, Mordred also thought it was feasible, so he said the above words. After finishing speaking, he walked forward, intending to recommend himself in front of his father.

But after squeezing for a long time, Mordred didn't move a few steps, no different from standing still. My father still couldn't see her, and he didn't even know what he had just said.

The Mordreds did not crowd Artoria, but her words inspired the knights. Gao Wen said with a stitch: "As long as the knight who leads the team is brave enough, this matter is indeed okay." I think I am up to the task, O king, and I can win a victory for you. He thumped his chest loudly to reassure Artoria. The armor wrapped around the fingers and the armor on the chest are struck, making a "bell-bell-bell" sound.

In the first battle against the Roman invasion, Gawain single-handedly fought out of the Roman Guard, and arrived in front of the Roman commander Stirrico for a feat that convinced Artoria. If this task is given to Gawain, he will surely be able to defeat the enemy army and be safe.

Just as she was about to agree to Gawain's request for battle, the voice that had not been found just now sounded again.

"Gorilla, you dare to pick my peaches!!" With the sound of crackling electricity, Mordred cleared the way to Artoria with a greatsword that glowed with crimson lightning, and the knights dodged along the way.

"Of course I'm here to take the lead!"