The First Magic World War-Chapter 265 - : 258, Constant Fighting

Chapter 265: 258, Constant Fighting

Charles, after crushing three knighthoods, didn’t wait for the enemy’s “main force” and even thought that the commander of the Black Phoenix Dynasty was planning some kind of special “conspiracy.” He temporarily promoted Italo Calvino, the fast-hand scribe, to defend Interlaken City while he himself left with the Orc Labyrinth guards and a portion of the Westwind Knights to set up an ambush.

It can’t be said that Charles’s military competence was average; it was non-existent. His tactic was copied from the “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”

Charles didn’t know that his action had startled the commander of the Black Phoenix Dynasty. The commander also thought Charles was planning some “big move,” especially since Charles had casually crushed three knighthoods, already proving his strength.

The Black Phoenix Dynasty sent out another knighthood; this time it was one from the Royal Family, not only well-equipped but also led by a High Order Transcendent.

Krel Brittany learned of the situation in Interlaken City a day later and also sent Ebner Sumei with the Maple Leaves Knighthood to strike.

The two forces maneuvered their troops between seven or eight small cities and quickly became embroiled in a confused battle. Charles encountered two knighthoods, which were much stronger than any of the enemies he had faced before. After two battles, Charles didn’t suffer a loss, but he did face a casualty toll of a hundred or two, which pained him deeply.

Charles was indeed not a qualified commander, but he really was a good commander who cared for his subordinates. After two battles, he noticed that the armies on the front line had completely mobilized. With knighthoods constantly crisscrossing, he considered retreating to Interlaken City to temporarily withdraw from the chaos.

But before he could retreat the Westwind Knights from combat, he encountered a main force of the Royal Knights Order from the Black Phoenix Dynasty. After a fierce battle, Charles realized he had maneuvered himself behind the enemy lines of the Black Phoenix Dynasty, unable to return to Interlaken City.

While Charles was troubled by this, several main forces of the Black Phoenix Dynasty’s knights were also in great fear. They didn’t know Charles had inadvertently broken deep into enemy lines in the chaos of battle; they thought the bold commander from Fars intended to attack their rear.

Soon, a knighthood desperately caught up with Charles’s Westwind Knights and the two sides fought grimly in over ten battles. Charles tried several times to kill the leader of this knighthood on the battlefield but after fighting seven or eight duels, neither could gain an advantage over the other.

This knighthood was one of the main forces of the Royal Knights Order of the Black Phoenix Dynasty.

The Royal Knights Orders of the Five Great Empires varied in size but were all large knighthood groups with at least fifty to sixty knighthoods. Their main forces differed from ordinary battle groups and could be called the super-elite of an empire.

To be honest, even Krel Brittany’s Purple Goldfinch Knights and Maple Leaves Knights couldn’t match the quality of soldiers of the Royal main forces from the great empires.

Charles’s ability to clash head-on with this knighthood surprised his opponent tremendously.

The commander of the Black Phoenix Dynasty’s Royal Knights, a distant relative of the Royal Family named Chloe Hadrian, was exceptionally talented and powerful. Before college, she had already ascended to Transcendence, and by graduation, she was at the Fourth Order. Now in her thirties, she was the rare High Order Supernatural Being, her spear and javelin techniques were nearly magical. She had obtained the Five Great Knights’ Proofs and was a fifteenth-order High Order Knight.

Chloe originally thought that in Fars’s army, aside from Krel Brittany and Ebner Sumei, no one could challenge her, so she also dared to duel Charles.

But after several battlefield duels, she experienced a sense of danger and thrill. Charles truly had no honor in combat, employing all manner of unpredictable moves. Twice, Chloe even thought she wouldn’t make it back home.

Chloe once again caught up with Charles’s Westwind Knights, but this time, she didn’t immediately launch an attack. Instead, she let her soldiers rest for a while.

Her knighthood had reached their limit after continuous pursuit and incessant fighting.

Chloe’s personal aide, a lady of low nobility origin, had prepared tea for him, a dietary custom of the Black Phoenix Dynasty, which, in their case, wasn’t really tea but a thick soup boiled with plenty of food items.

No matter what food was served, there would always be a portion of this “tea” at the Black Phoenix Dynasty’s dining table.

He slurped the tea while munching on a wheat bread mixed with various grains and nuts, occasionally furrowing his brows as he pondered how to defeat the enemy.

As per the customs of the Black Phoenix Dynasty, Chloe’s adjutant, who also fulfilled another “role”, was considered the most trustworthy companion for a commander on the battlefield.

This adjutant lady had maintained her meticulous hair and nearly spotless uniform despite marching for days and engaging in continuous battles. Her prominent chest was especially striking. Seeing Chloe’s worried expression, she said, “Although Fars’s commander is very cunning, and has even raised a group of Beastman slave warriors, he is merely a Mid-Level Transcendent after all.”

“The previous battles were all about conspiracy and trickery, not real strength.”

“I believe, Mr. Chloe, that you will surely kill him on the battlefield next time.”

Chloe nodded slightly, and although he had not gained an advantage in so many fights, he still had this confidence. As long as he could see through Charles’s various tactics, strength would ultimately become the decisive factor.

At this moment, a messenger ran over, shouting, “The enemy commander, Charles Meklen, is issuing a challenge. He’s come out alone, without anyone accompanying him.”

Chloe hurriedly finished his tea and stuffed the wheat bread mixed with grains and nuts into his mouth, saying, “I’ll go and meet him again.”

He picked up his spear and walked out of the camp alone, indeed seeing Charles waiting calmly by himself at the forefront of both armies.

Chloe shouted loudly, “Charles, today you will die by my hand!”

Charles smiled faintly and responded, “Chloe, this isn’t the first time you’ve bragged.”

Charles had not only fought with High Order Supernatural Beings before but had also killed high-ranking ones like Harit and Zolman. However, not all High Order Supernatural Beings were the same; rank was not the only measure of combat power.

In the Dreamscape, Charles had been defeated by Cyrus hundreds of times. Before acquiring the Red-Blue Rattlesnake dual guns, he never felt confident enough to directly challenge Cyrus, but his confidence in challenging Cyrus greatly increased after obtaining the Red-Blue Rattlesnake.

However, he had not encountered Cyrus again since then.

This Knight Commander of the Black Phoenix Dynasty was also one of the tougher opponents he had faced.

Only with Quickness Technique×10 was Charles able to turn the tide in his favor repeatedly during challenges against higher-ranked opponents.

After a few exchanges of verbal sparring, Chloe made a Thrust, gliding close to the ground, his spear making no fancy maneuvers, just a sweeping side strike.

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