Prev Next

“Let’s gamble on it!”

“Let’s gamble….. That Hasting won’t fight us to the death!”

Adrick and that fat fellow, Ruhr, made their decision!

During the middle of the night, the soldiers who had only gotten a bit of rest were all readied for battle!

The cavalry tightened their saddles, polished their lances until they shone brightly and took down the feed bags attached to their heads. They then gently patted their beloved warhorses, before turning around to mount them.

In the middle of the night, the cavalrymen arranged themselves neatly in formation under the dignified and urging voice of their officers. Holding up their heads, they slowly advanced while moving in their assigned positions.

A wedge-formation assault was formed in the wilderness. At the front was the heavily armored cavalry centurion Saucier, their mission was to break through the besieging Odin army from the front. They must completely “pierce through” the enemy’s formation! Ruhr’s 6th Army was placed in the middle and the infantry had already lost most of their equipments. Only the outer layer of the infantry was equipped with weapons, armors and shields, the men in the middle were left with only a uniform and didn’t need to fight. The only thing they needed to do was run! Run as fast as they could! When the heavy cavalry broke through and opened up the Odin’s formation, they had to brave the risk of death while running across the entire frontline of the Odin army.

The rear was protected by the fourth legion of the 13th Cavalry Army! The fourth legion’s centurion was the 37 year old Fenatra, who was a typical Byzantine. He was born in a normal aristocratic family and joined the army in his youth. The medium ranked, level-six warrior only had three fingers left. Five years ago, he lost two of his fingers in the North-eastern Frontline of the empire during a war due to frostbite. The 37 year old Fenatra was given an important mission: Cover the rear!

Not only did he have to defend against the Odin army that would give them a farewell send off at their tails, he was also responsible for covering the main army when it attacked Hasting’s army and had to successfully protect the headquarter if the enemy decided to fight to the death!

When Adrick gave Fenatra the order, he had a serious expression on his face while he, in a low voice, said: “You will probably die.”

However, after listening to him, the 37 year Fenatra’s face remained calm and his resolution didn’t change in the slightest. He did not utter a single word and merely straightened his body in front of his general and saluted him, before turning around to walk away.

The attack will happened during the period before dawn and it was the time of day where people would be most tired as well as weak.

The assault army slowly marched through the wilderness towards their target: The besieged camp in front of them.

When the vanguard was less than three miles away from Hasting’s besieging army, a clear noise sounded that initiated the charge!!

The charging sound ripped through the silence of the dark night! Within the spirited sound of a trumpet, the cavalry furiously roared and maliciously kicked their horses, urging them forward in craze!

The daybreak was the darkest moment before dawn and the gods seemed to stand on the Byzantine’s side as they had cast clouds over the sky, covering the starlight!

Within the trumpet sound, a dense mass of cavalry galloped through the wilderness, leaving behind a dark cloud!!

Hasting’s army, who was besieging the camp, formed a half moon formation around it and the charging cavalry picked the spot in the middle to breakthrough!

Just when the Byzantine’s trumpet resounded, countless burst of noises immediately appeared within Hasting’s camp. Men started shouting and horses started neighing, while torches disorderly scattered all over the place.

Saucier’s heavy armored cavalry was galloping at the front. Their horses were equipped with heavy armor while their riders looked like moving fortresses, carrying spears as they whirled through the wilderness. Through the dark night a big, dark, surging cloud could be seen, continuously rushing forward until it smashed into the besieged Odin camp and forcefully penetrating the middle of their formation!

The rear formation didn’t have a lot of fortifications to defend against horses, and the simple camp wall was all but tramped down by the heavy cavalry. Chaos could be seen everywhere as Odin soldiers ran around, calling out in panic. Under the thundering horse’s hooves, the scattered soldiers couldn’t form an effective resistance to intercept and was instantly crushed under the cruel oppression! The warhorses trampled from one tent to another while the riders dropped burning torches, creating a sea of flames. The entire battlefield was consumed by battle cries and horse hooves, it was as if the earth itself trembled in the dark!
Saucier’s heavy armored cavalry barely encountered any resistance as they instantly pushed deep into the besieging army. Against the momentum of the cavalry and the powerful impact of the heavy armored cavalry, it was not something that any Odin could compete against with their bare bodies. Only after they penetrated deep into the enemy’s camp did the Odin’s resistance gradually start to show some power and gathered a larger force to fight against them. Small groups of caribou riders began to entangle in combat with the cavalry and the heavy cavalry’s speed started to slow down.

Exactly at this time, the infantry of the 6th Army, who was following the heavy cavalry, also rushed into the big Odin camp. The chubby Ruhr went in together with his army and this fat rabbit was wearing heavy cavalry body armor. Fortunately, his warhorse was one of the finest steed in his army, his weight plus his heavy armor would have pressured any other normal horse.

This fat fellow rode on his horse with a long axe in his hand and was surrounded by his Praetorian Guards. While riding, he simultaneously continuously roared orders to his men. The 6th Army listed over ten special squads that followed the heavy cavalry as they penetrated the big Odin camp. These groups spread towards both sides and simultaneously started to set on fire along the way to tents, rations, wooden fences…… Anything that could be instantly ignited was lit up with several torches. It was obvious that it wasn’t the first time these squads did this. As they turned the camp into a sea of flames, they continuously shouted confusing messages in Odin tongue.

General Adrick led the Praetorian Guards and the remaining troops in the third wave and burst into the Odin camp with a ferocious battle cry. The heavy cavalry vanguard was struggling hard to open up a path in the middle, while the subordinates of the chubby fellow were busy setting everything on fire.

Taking a look at the Odin camp, one could see a dense mass of horses and men rushing through a path while a sea of fire was raging on and shadows ran around shouting.

(It is too easy! Too easy!) Adrick’s mind stayed on full alert and shouted to his troops to furiously increase their speed!

The fourth legion, which was responsible for covering the rear, stood in formation. It consisted mainly of light armor cavalry and a team of Praetorian Guards that was placed at the back.

As the main force penetrated, the rear troops cautiously followed them from behind! Fenatra had a solemn look on his face as he rode side by side with Kevin. They already heard voices from afar shouting “take chase” as the Odins slowly started to take action. Countless Odin voices could be heard mixed with the chaotic rumble of horse hooves. It was clear that these guys would not let this amazing opportunity pass as they could ruthlessly rip apart their forces!

During the dark night, Hasting’s big camp had already completely plunged into chaos. The heavy armored cavalry at the front had almost completed the mission which they never thought to be possible: breaking through Hasting’s camp! However at this moment, they actually achieved it, and the tip of the vanguard had already come out of the camp. Further away, as so long as they could cross the battlefield, they would reach the stronghold wall of their own camp!!

However, exactly at this time, whether it was Saucier who was leading to charge, Ruhr or Adrick who were charging with the main army, they all felt something strong suppressing their hearts.

They continuously asked themselves, (Hasting! What will he do?)

 

Just like an invisible hand that was holding together all the strings! Just as several high-ranking Byzantine officers started pounding over that question, Hasting finally made his move!

An intense, but short bullhorn sound resounded!

From both sides suddenly came surging a loud noises! Odins’ crazy roaring, warhorses’ neighing, black bears’ growling and caribou’s howling…

Surprise attack from both sides: Two mighty black currents that were lurking in the shadow finally found their enemy’s weakness and started to dash out madly!!

Like a pair of pincer! From both sides, they were ruthlessly pincer-attacking the strike force!

Hasting, finally revealed his hand! The timing he chose and his intention was very clear!

And his target was the troops at the rear!!

He indeed had no interest in a fight to the death! However ……In order to break through his defensive, the Byzantine had to pay a price!

This was Hasting’s anwer.

The vanguards and main force had already successfully broke through and the strike force comprised of heavy cavalry units at the front killed so many that they were completely covered in blood while sweat was streaming down from their bodies like rivers. Even if the fat fellow’s infantry to still continued their advance, they were already gasping for breath.

Although Hasting gave up blocking his enemy at the front, he had already evacuated most of his troops from the camp. His real aim was to catch the enemy by his tail.

When Adrick heard the Odins on both sides started shouting “kill”, he noticed that it was not directed at him, but at his back! At this moment, Adrick was faced with a certainly big difficult problem!

Turn around to kill!

Or……Continue forward!

As the commander of 13th Army, Adrick clenched his teeth while finally roaring: “Forward!! We continue forward!!”

The two mighty black currents fiercely clashed the line of the army and fiercely bashed against them. Running at the forefront were the elites of the Odin Army:The Berserkers!

This type of fully armored black bears merged in a formation at the rear as dozens black bear berserkers quickly formed a wall, preventing the enemy at the rear from advancing!

The third legion’s cavalry didn’t show any sign of fear and they roared madly before raising their lances as they rushed towards their enemies. The cavalrymen at the forefront quickly collided with a black bear and were swept away. The cavalry following behind pushed toward while wielding their spear to greet these black colossi.

The group was quickly pulled apart and completely separated!

More and more Odins continued flood towards them and the dozens of black bear berserkers were blocking their way a moment ago, their route was already cut off!  The cavalry paid a heavy price to finally finish off those dozens of colossi in front of them then a giant horn sounded from behind. The ground which was covered with dead bodies of men, horses and bears in front of them while caribou riders started to rush toward them from behind!

There was no path left in front! Only the sharp axes of Odin’s!

The Odin’s caribou riders encircled them layer by layer, like a cotton candy slowly wrapping around the third legion.  Layer by layer, dense and numerous enemies were swarming over. Furthermore, Kekkan’s troops who were chasing them also rushed over, while changing their attitudes from before. The caribou riders, roared cheerfully as they caught up…

Afterwards, the tangled melee began!

The rear armies all escape routes were cut off and they were maliciously sandwiched by Odins. They soon got cut up into three pieces and like being sprinkled on a black earth, a dark cloud filled with more Odins immediately flooded them.

The sound of a blades chopping on armors, lances stabbing the flesh, the pitiful yells of injured soldiers falling off, the final cries before death……

Metal and blood were already blending together, as if they were becoming something inseparable……

The doors of the camp were already opened and the heavy armored which that formed the vanguard swarmed in.  Saucer, who was tired couldn’t help but gasp for breath and although Hasting had gone easy on them, heavy cavalry were still responsible for the most important mission which was to create a path. They still lost about 20% of their military strength and the armors of each cavalryman were no longer black, but pitiful red.

Soon afterwards, the infantry of that fat fellow came running and immediately after 6th Army rushed past the camp gates, the soldiers fluttered to the ground while opening their mouth to breath madly. Those were the men who scattered all directions and were responsible for setting everything on fire. Half of them were still stuck in the chaos.

When Adrick brought in the the remnants troops and passed through the gate, unexpectedly there were no Odins chasing after them! Past the empty battlefield, from the distant place, war cries were getting more and more concentrated while countless torches lit up around the surrounding! It was so bright that it was just like daytime!

Hasting’s answer was very clear: My appetite is not big. Eating your rear army is sufficient!

Adrick was bleeding in his heart. Although he knew that his legion was trapped, there was nothing he could do!

All the cavalry had been pushed to their limits! The heavy armored cavalry were incapable of fighting again, and Ruhr’s men ……They were all infantries! You couldn’t count on a group of infantries who were forced to march for three days and three nights. Moreover, they had already discarded the majority of their weapons and going in battlefield bare handed would be asking for death!

Damn! I only need a new force! Even if it had 1000 ……No! 500! Even if it had only 500 men, they could go out and perhaps assist their brothers!!

Exactly at this moment, Adrick heard a vigorous roar!

“Make way! Get off the road!!!”

The roar was full of vigor, and a powerful sound of  hoofs of sprinting horses could be heard from the camp! With Adrick’s experience, he immediately heard that these hoofbeats were full of energy! It was obvious that they were well rested horses!

A team of cavalry charged past and although from Adrick’s point of view, this group of soldiers could not be called an elite force……only half of the horses were qualified as warhorses, but most of them seemed a little inferior and even had some ……Mules?!

However, the rider on the horseback had his back straight and fully demonstrating his abundant physical strength and strong energy!!

That fellow at the front was the rookie he just recruited as Praetorian Guard. Carrying a war axe, he rushed ahead while brandishing his weapon in the air as he issued a loud order, shocking his surrounding!

“Follow me! Aid our brothers!!”

Among the thundering horses’ hooves, cavalrymen roared fiercely as they followed after Shaar. Lined up in a formation, they rushed past Adrick like a hurricane and charged out of the camp which opened its gates!!

At this moment, the charging cavalry of two hundred rode on such a momentum that they transformed into a mighty force!


Report error

If you found broken links, wrong episode or any other problems in a anime/cartoon, please tell us. We will try to solve them the first time.

Email:

SubmitCancel

Share