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Chapter 184: First Stage Mission Reward (Part 1)
Chapter 184: First Stage Mission Reward (Part 1)
2017-09-25
Zhao Xue is a man of great pride, and even after repeatedly facing setbacks upon arriving outside Lu HaiKong's mountain camp, he still looks down on the Black Wind Legion.
He believes these horse bandits are merely relying on unorthodox tactics, and that his lack of preparation is the reason for his current predicament. If he had instructed his soldiers to bring their shields, as he did when they set out, the situation would not be so dire, and the battle would have played out differently.
Zhao Xue remains confident in his soldiers, never doubting their abilities compared to others.
However, his confidence crumbles as soon as the Black Wind Legion begins its charge.
The five hundred members of the Black Wind Legion possess the attribute of Galewind, making them 50% faster than regular cavalry. Their charge, despite being light cavalry, is incredibly powerful.
Two hundred spear-wielding bandits charge forward under Zhao Gang's lead, directly trampling the Qiang Yin County Troops.
The Black Wind Legion's straightforward and brutal approach, combined with Zhao Xue's well-organized formation, which he takes great pride in, is easily overwhelmed.
If the Black Wind Legion's previous victories were due to tactical superiority, this time, it's purely a matter of brute force.
Nearly a hundred members of the Flame Battalion are among the Black Wind Legion, and every member has a strength rating of 30 or higher. Their strength far surpasses the Qiang Yin County Troops, whose average strength doesn't even reach 15.
With just two charges, hundreds of Qiang Yin County soldiers lose their lives, further shattering the already low morale of the troops.
Meanwhile, the Black Wind Legion prepares for its third charge. The previous two charges were clearly tests, and after them, the legion has located Zhao Xue's position. This time, their target is Zhao Xue himself.
If Zhao Xue is eliminated, the Qiang Yin County Troops will be left without a commander, effectively ending the battle.
"Form up! We can't let them charge again! We must stop them at all costs!" Zhao Xue roars, as the Black Wind Legion gathers and the aura of death seems to wrap around his neck, making it hard for him to breathe.
How long has it been since he last felt this way? Sweat pours down Zhao Xue's face, and he knows his chances of survival are slim.
Despite his soldiers forming up and the formation being set, Zhao Xue has no confidence in their ability to withstand the Black Wind Legion's charge.
"Damn it! How unlucky to encounter such a group of fierce bandits, and they're all madmen! If they kill us all, I'd like to see how long they can last!" Zhao Xue curses, drawing his longsword from his waist, and braces himself to face the Black Wind Legion's charge.
Finally, the Black Wind Legion launches its third charge.
The five hundred members of the Black Wind Legion begin their charge from about a thousand meters away from the Qiang Yin County Troops, the farthest they've ever started a charge, and the most intimidating.
After being crushed twice, the Qiang Yin County Troops now fear the Black Wind Legion. As the charge begins, some soldiers are already on the verge of collapse.
"No retreating! No retreating!"
Zhao Xue slashes his sword at a retreating soldier, his face contorted in rage.
Zhao Xue's roar temporarily halts the disintegration of the formation, but morale doesn't improve much. Judging by the trembling Qiang Yin County soldiers, the Black Wind Legion's third charge will likely be even more successful than the previous ones.
One kilometer, nine hundred meters, and so on. As the Black Wind Legion charged to within five hundred meters, the Strong Yin County Troops trembled with fear. When the distance narrowed to four hundred meters, these county troops began to shake.
"What are you afraid of? We all walk on two legs. Do you think you can run away if you lose? If you're men, show some courage and fight these bandits to the death!" Zhao She roared.
"Fight to the death!"
No one knew which soldier shouted first, but the terrified county troops responded in kind.
Amid the hoarse and desperate shouts, the soldiers' morale seemed to rise a little. These county troops were not the inexperienced recruits from Shan Wu County; they were all seasoned veterans with battle experience.
They had faced life and death before, but were initially startled by the Black Wind Legion's consecutive charges.
At this moment, their rationality returned, and they realized there was nowhere to run. Like cornered beasts, their ferocity was awakened.
If the Black Wind Legion charged now, they would be met by the frenzied resistance of over a thousand county troops.
However, just as the Black Wind Legion was about to reach them, it suddenly turned and split into two teams, bypassing the county troops on either side.
The county troops were dumbfounded by this turn of events. Nima had prepared for so long, and now the Black Wind Legion was bypassing them directly. What a letdown!
In the 1619 version, there's no mistake!
Of course, Zhao She and his men felt more of a relief after the close call. Although their ferocity had been aroused, who would willingly risk their lives if they could avoid it?
As the Black Wind Legion passed by the county troops, the gate in the mountain camp's defensive wall opened, and Lu HaiKong, Li Xiong, and Dian Wei rode their horses towards Zhao She's direction.
In the end, Lu HaiKong chose to spare the county troops. It was he who, at the critical moment, used a signal spell to halt the Black Wind Legion's charge.
Li Xiong and Wang Jun were right; the most crucial task for the mountain camp now was establishing the pasture at the rear. Therefore, securing a period of peace was essential. As for that troublesome and potentially deadly quest, it probably wouldn't yield any good rewards, so it was best to set it aside for now.
After Lu HaiKong and his men emerged, the Black Wind Legion immediately approached, following closely behind the trio as they headed towards Zhao She's troops.
Zhao She, on the other side, watched the Black Wind Legion draw near once more, his face darkening. He had thought their previous tactic was to wait until his troops' morale peaked before avoiding direct confrontation.
In the end, Zhao She realized the Black Wind Legion's approach didn't seem like a typical charge. He understood that the other side might be seeking negotiation, and his expression eased slightly.
The Black Wind Legion halted a hundred meters away from the county troops, and Lu HaiKong, along with Dian Wei and Li Xiong, approached the county troops' camp without hesitation, stopping about ten meters away.
Zhao She hesitated for a moment before abandoning the idea of capturing the three, who seemed to be high-ranking members of the enemy, and instead led his nephew, Zhao Lu, to meet them.
Both sides, a soldier and a bandit, eventually met, and it was Lu HaiKong and his group who held the initiative.
Zhao She, no longer possessing the pride of a county magistrate, understood that negotiation was their only hope for survival...
(End of Chapter)
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