Chapter 217
Before Johnson could say anything more, Another Cannonball came his way as his men couldn't withstand the explosion and died with it . During this explosion, he too was hit by it and was attacked with shrapnels .
He groaned as he tried to remove the shrapnel from his body, "That fucker is hellbent on killing me . Argh . Damn what is this weapon . "
He used light magic as he tried to recover . Some of his Templars came to heal him however, they were again bombarded with a runic Cannonball .
John smiled as he looked at Johnson with a smile and remarked, "Arlen, you see I don't like leaving my enemies alive unless it is necessary or else they will come to bite you back . You must always follow this rule when engaging enemies . "
Arlen smiled as he understood after looking at the assault of Cannonballs on Johnson .
Before Dying, Johnson looked at North-frontier city's Southern Castle incredibly as he remarked, "That fucker played all of us into it . However, he has also opened the pits of hell along with this move . Hmph, does he think that the Royal family or the Radiant Church will let such an asset go so easily? In dreams . "
Before he died, he chanted and used a rune, The rune flew in the sky as a light flashed and dissappeared .
As soon as he died, the Templars were in disorder as most of their leaders died in the previous attack . Some took charge of the army and started moving with more frenzy, "Charge templars, we can't let these demons win this war with their demonic weapons . The future of the radiant church depends on our success . We can't let this opportunity go to waste . "
Currently, Francis was in Dolores . Francis sighed as he looked at the Flashing light in the sky and understood that Johnson died,
He murmured, "This seems too early . I don't think he would die this easily . I guess master will soon know the reason as Johnson won't use it unless required . "
John smiled as he looked at the mad Templars and ruthlessly ordered his men, "Fire with double the speed, not a single one of them should live after today's battle . If they come close to the castle, start using your Guns . Kill anyone who tries to invade us . "
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Meanwhile at the 2 western castles, Amber and Marsh were in charge of the 3000 men each .
Prince Hector and his men had already reached the western castle with their army .
They were keenly watching the geography as Prince Hector asked his men, "What do you think?"
Norman looked at the map and then at the castle as he spoke, "Strategically speaking, Southern castle is the focal point of North-frontier domain as roads are connected through Southern Castle to important points . However, it would be better than nothing when the Southern castle is engaged with Irwin and the Radiant Church so they won't be able to support them . "
Alistair nodded as he read a report from Bliss town and spoke uninterestedly, "Yes, Southern castle is the spine of North-frontier domain currently . From what I know, Southern castle has a lot of reserves as well if they are in a crisis . I assume their policymakers deployed more men at Southern Castle knowing its importance as they would be able to capture the Western Castles via the Southern Castle even if they lose it . However, this could all be an illusion as well . "
Alistair sighed as he read a report by an officer, 'Hmm . . . We should have rather expanded our lands in the north rather than getting involved in this useless war . '
Antonio furrowed his brows as heard Alistair . He spoke, "However, this is a chance for us to mount an attack on them, who says we need to use the roads to attack the North-frontier Town . And surprises are better you know . If North-frontier Town falls then there would be total chaos and it would be a chance for us . "
Alistair smiled as he interrupted him and added, "And everyone else . Who knows we might feel the ire of that count if that happens since we were the ones who started this chaos . And we are still not sure about the total capabilities of Count John's men yet . "
Norman shuddered a bit but was reassured as he heard Antonio .
Antonio furrowed a bit but laid out his hypothesis, "Not true necessarily, if their Western front collapses, we will gain access to their best weapons which can be used against other strategic points of theirs . Who knows we can even capture the Southern castle and sweep through all the enemies presently . We might be able to claim a bigger piece of North-frontier domain . This would also be detrimental for Prince Hector's claim to the throne . "
Prince Hector smiled as he thought of claiming throne while Norman was drooling when he thought of gaining the various factories and businesses of North-frontier town which would be detrimental for his domain .
Norman thought, 'Yes, this might very well make the northern domain of Aelius kingdom as the Industrial hub of this whole continent . Yes, this is a chance we can't lose . Risks and gains always follow hand in hand . '
Hector smiled and thought, 'Who cares if someone faces the ire of that count . If he invades more than necessary then the Royal Family will instantly deploy the Dragon knights . At worse, we would back off to Gritos . However, If I win I would have a real chance to claim the throne in the future . Not a bad choice in exchange for some soldiers . '
Alistair smiled as he heard Antonio but didn't say anything . He thought as he heard Antonio, 'Idiot . If that count was a fool, he would have long succumbed to Fjord and Royal family's pressure . Well, this war would still be fun If that count is able to turn the tables after battling against Lord Irwin since Antonio would be paying the biggest price . It would be hilarious if that guy comes begging as he wouldn't be able to control the situation for long when there is chaos at Dolores . I expect Count John to free Baron Mendez and see the fun later on . Looking at his actions, I am sure that count would only invade to loot the resources and back off as he did previously . '
Alistair looked closely at both the castles and remarked, "Both of these castles seem unusually close, We should avoid attacking them from the middle . I would advise to attack them from the sides as a safer bet . "
Norman looked at the castles and agreed, "Yes, we should attack them from the sides . I think we should attack the castle headed by that General Amber . I have heard that he is quite hot-headed, unlike the other cold guy Marsh . "
Alistair nodded as he too agreed with Norman .
Hector smiled as he looked at both the castles, "Ok, It's decided, we will attack Amber's Castle . Come and prepare to attack fast . "
Amber and Marsh watched Hector's army from their Respective castles as they looked through the Telescopes .
Amber and Marsh both lit the signal high in the air as they prepared to face the onslaught, "Fire the signal . "
Marsh looked at the army and spoke, "It seems, we won't be facing a bigger army this time around . "
Marsh's subordinate from the Ghosts remarked, "It seems they are still scarred from the previous battle when they eradicated the mercenaries . It seems Commander Anak's actions had an effect on them psychologically . "
Marsh smiled and spoke, "Well, this small army ain't doing shit to us, we are 6000 men already . "
The subordinate looked at their formation and spoke, "It looks like they plan to attack Amber from the way they are preparing the charge of their men and ballistas . "
Marsh nodded as he looked at them, "I guess Amber can have all the fun . It seems Amber is teasing them even when they are in range . "
Hector smiled and ordered,
"Try to target their Ballistas, They won't be getting any help as the southern castle is already engaged . This might be our chance to gain glory, power and wealth . Who knows if we can get this chance again . Currently, we don't need to worry as we have the ballistas as well while that General is at Southern castle . "
All the Lords and Knights roared as they drooled at the thought of gaining power, wealth and all the other luxuries .
Hector and his men were slowly charging .
As Hector and his men charged . Surprisingly, suddenly, The whole battlefield shook .
"Boom! Boom!"
Continuous Explosions were heard throughout the battlefield as the nearby Castle started their barrage .