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Chapter 1177 Battle of Tegea ([-])
Accompanied by the roar of the Dionian Legion soldiers, nearly 2 javelins flew out, covering the sky and the sun.The charge of the Spartan coalition soldiers stopped instantly, followed by continuous screams.

The shocked Spartan coalition soldiers had just removed their bucklers, and were shocked to find that countless javelins were attacking.

Although before the battle, Agesilaus specifically reminded the mercenary generals to be careful that the heavy infantry of the Dionian Legion would throw javelins when approaching, mercenaries who had never had experience fighting against the Dionians We are still not prepared enough.

Taking advantage of the Spartan army's frontline formation being disrupted by javelin rain, the legionnaires shouted the name of Hades and launched a charge. The four-mile-long Dionysian army formation crashed into the army like a mountain. The Spartan coalition.

The soldiers of the Sixth Army were holding their breath because they heard from the team officers that the commander asked the Fourth Army to fight the Spartans on the right wing, the First Army on the left as the focus of the attack, and their Sixth Army on The middle lane is just a containment.

Why can our Sixth Army only act as a diversion? ! ...The soldiers vowed to let the young prince see the power of the Sixth Legion, so they roared angrily, focused all their strength on the long shield in their left hand, and slammed into the enemy who was trying to restore their formation. The stab in their right hand The gun passed through the gap like lightning and struck the enemy hiding behind the buckler accurately...

The soldiers of the Sixth Army launched an unreserved all-out attack from the very beginning, which made the front line of the Spartan army formation even more chaotic due to the disorganized lineup caused by the javelin attack.

The soldiers of the Fourth Legion were reserved in their charge. This was because their opponents were famous Spartan warriors and they had to be prepared.But when they rushed forward and started fighting, the Spartans' counterattack was not sharp, and they also seemed passive under the soldiers' rapid attacks. Although the soldiers breathed a sigh of relief, they were slightly disappointed.

On the left wing, the soldiers of the First Army shouldered the important task of winning the battle. They also attacked with all their strength. However, the mercenaries who had just been attacked by the javelin rain slowed down the rear in a tacit understanding, which greatly eased the First Army's attack. The soldiers' charge, and at the same time their fierce counterattacks from time to time amid the solid defense, caused some casualties to the frontline soldiers of the First Army, forcing the soldiers to stop their aggressive advance and begin to patiently fight with the enemy.

In general, the Dionysian army relied on the long-range attacks of light infantry and the javelin strikes of heavy infantry to gain the upper hand from the beginning, making the Spartan army appear somewhat passive in the frontal confrontation.

However, Agesilaus had thickened the columns of the left and center military formations as expected before the war. He relied on stronger pushing force to withstand the impact of the legionnaires, and gradually stabilized the battle situation.

When the battle between the two sides returned to a balance of power, the scouts rushed back to the command center and reported to Clotokatax: The cavalry on both sides had defeated the Spartan cavalry and were pursuing them.

A smile finally appeared on Clotokatax's tense face. Although he knew that even if the cavalry won, the number of cavalry would not be of much use in a battle of tens of thousands of people. good sign.

He was about to say something to Plinthors to ease the tension in his heart, when suddenly he heard the faint sound of bugles, he was taken aback for a moment, thinking he had heard it wrong.

But the sound of the trumpet continued, becoming clearer and clearer.

He subconsciously looked around the battlefield filled with morning mist and loud noise, unable to distinguish the source of the trumpet for a while.

At this time, Printols had already given a serious order to Muklu: "This is not our bugle! You immediately send out several staff officers to investigate around and find out the source of the bugle as soon as possible!"

"Yes!" Muklu also realized the seriousness of the problem and immediately rushed to perform the task.

"Lord Printors, could it be Spartan reinforcements coming?!" Clotokatax asked very worriedly.

Printors turned around, pointed to the back, and comforted him calmly: "Your Highness, don't worry, even if Sparta's reinforcements come, we can defeat him!"

There is also a larger square formation behind and on both sides of the command center, which contains not only the 3000 heavy infantrymen of the Seventh Army, but also three light armored infantry brigades and mountain reconnaissance brigades from other legions, totaling 7000 people. Thors set 1/4 of the entire army as reserves. This decision was indeed too bold, but now it gave Crotokatax confidence.

Not long after the staff officers set off, scouts returned: "Master Commander, about [-] to [-] soldiers rushed out of the city of Tegea, marching towards the battlefield while blowing bugles!"

"It's the bugle blown by the Tegeans!" Clotokatax suddenly realized.

"We saved Tegea, but the Tegea people didn't send anyone to contact us and express their gratitude to us. The battle started for a while before they sent troops out..." Muklu complained softly.

"The Tegeans were attacked by the Spartan army before, and they should have suffered a lot of losses. Moreover, such a large-scale battle took place at their doorstep. It is understandable to remain vigilant..." Clotokatax also added For the sake of the Taigea people, he explained a few words, and then said excitedly: "Now they are not only participating in the battle, but also sending so many soldiers, which will definitely help us win as soon as possible!"

"Bring me the map of the current battle!" Printors said.

A staff officer immediately handed over a wooden plank, on which was a brief map of the battlefield situation based on various battlefield information detected by the chastity knight.

Printors took it and took a look, and his face immediately darkened: "Our cavalry has defeated the Spartan cavalry, and you did not correct it in time!"

"It's...not too late yet."

"Battlefield information changes rapidly. If it is slow once, it will be slow again. How can we provide the commander with good assistance!" Printors severely criticized.

"Sir, I was wrong, I will correct it immediately!" The staff officer lowered his head and wanted to take back the board in shame.

Plintors didn't give it to him right away, but took the plank and asked the scouts in a deep voice, "Where is Tegea's army?"

Today's Dionian scouts are specially trained. Not only do they have good riding skills, a strong sense of direction, sharp eyesight, and are good at observing and estimating the number of troops, but they are also good at reading and drawing... So he just took a look. He pressed his finger on the wooden board without hesitation: "They are here!"

Printors took a closer look: the Tegea army was behind the left wing of the Dionian army formation, not far to the south of Tegea city.

"Your Highness, we should immediately send someone to notify the Tegeans and ask them to go around to the rear of the Spartan army and attack the right wing of Sparta." Printors suggested to Clotokatax. , while gesturing on the wooden board.

Crotokatax understood it immediately. He looked around and said, "To show respect for the Tegea people, Muklu, please go for a run."

"As ordered."

"Wait! Let the guide named Callisenos from Mandinia go with you. This will make it easier to communicate with the Tegeans."

It should be said that Clotokatax was very considerate, and Muklu happily accepted the order and left.

Printors looked to the north thoughtfully. Because the dust and fog blocked his sight, he could not see the Tegea army two miles away at all.

He felt a little uneasy in his heart, but for a moment he couldn't remember where the uneasiness came from.

Agesilaus also heard the bugle that kept ringing. He stood up again and looked to the north. Waves finally appeared on his calm face: "The Tegeans finally came out. It’s time for our soldiers to take action.”

Up to this point in the battle, Max, who was at the forefront of the military formation, was increasingly surprised. His soldiers had tried their best, but not only did the enemy on the opposite side not fall behind, but he could feel it through the narrow eyeholes of the Corinthian helmet. The indifference and bloodthirst revealed in those sharp eyes seemed like they still had some energy left.

Where did the Spartans recruit these soldiers?so smart! ... Max realized that the First Army was going to have a hard time fighting.

At this moment, he heard a roar from the opposite side, and the roar got louder and louder. He subconsciously tightened his shield and shouted to his soldiers: "Pay attention to defense! Pay attention to defense!..."

But what happened next was completely beyond his expectation. The enemies on the opposite side turned around and ran away amidst the roars.

Although the soldiers at the front of the First Legion were a little dazed, they immediately cheered and pursued.

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As soon as Muklu left on horseback, the Dionysian army's rear command center received good news: the right wing of the Spartan army was defeated, and the First Army was pursuing it.

"Great! The First Legion is indeed the strongest legion in the kingdom. It seems that we have won this battle!" Clotoka Taxx was so excited that he danced with excitement, and the previous nervousness and worries had long since disappeared. Without a trace, he even suggested: "Lord Printors, do you want to send out all the reserves? Otherwise, they won't get any merit at all, and the battle will be over."

But instead of being happy, Printols was a little confused: "Strange! According to the information reported by the previous scouts, Sparta's right-wing defense was tenacious, and the First Army did not take any advantage. How could it happen without any warning? Suddenly they're routed?"

"Do you suspect they are faking defeat?!" Crotokatax was startled, and then shook his head: "This is impossible! In such a big battle, thousands of people are faking defeat at the same time, even our legionnaires It’s also difficult to control well, and if you’re not careful, it can easily lead to the collapse of the entire formation, let alone those improvised mercenaries.”

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