BXBX NOVEL Chapter 87: Our Hearts Are Forged in Fire!
Blake also noticed this and frowned. "Go and kill him!" He could only mobilize the cavalry captains who were in the Core Formation realm.
'Since when did you get this powerful, Fredrinn Firecrown?' When he got a clearer look at the enemy's face, he was shocked. It was actually the good-for-nothing heir of the Firecrown Household. However, his cultivation was vastly different from the rumors!
With Blake's command, the powerful martial practitioners of the Blackcrow Household's 1000-man army entered the narrow passageway.
Fredrinn was quick to notice this because of his battle scouter. "The enemy's elite warriors are here!" He shouted.
Hearing this, Gunnar and the others narrowed their eyes as they watched the approaching cavalry riders.
At this moment, the first Core Formation warrior to arrive struck Fredrinn with his lance. A fearsome wave of Qi erupted behind his attack!
Fredrinn lifted his shield, deflecting the lance's trajectory. He then jerked his shoulder to throw the cavalry rider off guard. When the rider's balance was interrupted, Fredrinn casually waved his sword. The slash penetrated through the enemy's armor and left a deep cut to his body. He didn't die immediately, but he fell from his horse because of the force behind Fredrinn's sword.
After dealing with him, two more cavalry warriors attacked him simultaneously. Unlike the first person who was impatient with his attacks, these two worked seamlessly to fight Fredrinn.
[Core Formation 4th Layer]
[Core Formation 3rd Layer]
"We will help you, my lord!" Gunnar and the others surrounded the two warriors, limiting their range of movement.
Under their combined attacks, the two Core Formation realm experts fell.
Blake finally realized that it wasn't a good idea to force their way inside the narrow passageway. 'No wonder he didn't hesitate to open the gate. Was this kid hiding his true talent all this time?' The thought of it made him feel a bit uncomfortable.
Fredrinn was believed to be a waste with no talent for cultivation and management. For him to hide his real abilities all this time without anyone finding out was a testament to his frightening wisdom.
Blake gritted his teeth and commanded his men to retreat. "Fall back! Inform the array formation makers to aim the artillery at the gate! If there's no entrance, we will make our own!"
The cavalry retreated at his command and regrouped to a spot outside the range of the archers.
"They retreated!"
"It's not yet over!" Fredrinn squinted his eyes. Blake was quick to react when he noticed that they were at a disadvantage. He didn't even hesitate to order the retreat.
"My lord, they are aiming the artillery at the gate!" Gunnar's anxious voice drifted into his ears.
Hearing this, he immediately ordered his troops to fall back. "Cavalry and infantry, retreat! Gunnar, tell the people operating the ballistas to aim for that bloody artillery! We must destroy it!"
Just after he gave the command, the gate was bombarded by a series of explosions. A huge portion of the stone walls collapsed under the intense barrage of heavy cannon balls.
Fredrinn waved his sword to blow away the dust cloud and prevent it from affecting his subordinates' eyesight.
When the dust cloud subsided, everyone saw that the gate had already fallen. There was also a big gap on the wall.
"My lord, we can't defend this side anymore! With this large of a gap in the wall, more enemies will pour in! We will only be surrounded if we stay here!" Gunnar expressed with a grave look when he saw that the situation was no longer in their favor.
"I agree with the captain, my lord. It's best for us to retreat." Aurelius also voice his agreement to Gunnar's words.
"Please make a decision, my lord."
Fredrinn scanned everyone's faces. They were anxious, but they waited for his decision. "I understand your worries, but once we leave, the enemies will infiltrate the estate. With our limited numbers, it will be hard for us to stop all of them if they are in a wide space. I won't force you to stay here with me. If you want to leave, I won't stop you."
Gunnar and the others stared at each other in shame upon hearing his words.
"I will stay with you, my lord!" Kristine shouted as she urged her horse to take a step forward.
"Fuck it! I will stay as well! Even if I die, I will die with honor!"
"I will defend this wall with you, my lord!"
Fredrinn smiled. "What about you two?" He looked at Gunnar and Aurelius.
The two felt everyone's gazes.
"How could we retreat without you, my lord? We will stay here and defend the western wall!" They replied.
"Good!"
At this moment, the ground suddenly vibrated.
Fredrinn turned his head and saw the enemy cavalry charging toward them. "Wedge formation!" He shouted.
Everyone quickly moved into position when they sensed the intense vibration of the land.
"Fredrinn Firecrown, you will die by my axe today!" A voice filled with killing intent echoed.
Fredrinn stared at Blake who was leading the charge. His overwhelming presence brought fear upon his troops.
"Is that a Nascent Soul martial practitioner?!" Aurelius sensed the other party's power. Although he couldn't accurately gauge the enemy's cultivation, he was certain that it was beyond the Core Formation realm. He only felt this kind of pressure from the patriarch!
"Warriors of my Firecrown Household! Do not waver! Show them the indomitable will of Firecrown Household's martial practitioners!" Fredrinn raised his sword. His words washed away the fear in everyone's hearts.
"Our hearts are forged in fire!" Everyone shouted the motto of the Firecrown Household.
Seeing the valiant troops of the Firecrown Household, Blake sneered in contempt. "Your courage is useless if you don't have strength!" He shouted.
The sounds of the war horses galloping and the chants of the Firecrown Household's martial practitioners resonated across the western wall.