Imperial Crown.

Chapter 340 Break through the enemy lines and kill the general!

1000 heavy cavalrymen were quietly lined up in the camp.

Earl Palmer watched all this with a solemn look in his eyes.

Once upon a time, the nobles of the human race all emphasized leading the charge, using force and courage to build the cornerstone of a thing called "glory."

But as time went by, this tradition gradually disappeared, and the nobles withdrew from the front lines, allowing the sons of serfs to take the lead.

Unexpectedly, this tradition was picked up by Raven, a young man who came from a gangster family.

This is the courage to die.

Earl Palmer clenched the staff in his hand - when the commander of an army began to charge into battle, no one would be allowed to underestimate him.

“There’s a fine line between madness and courage.”

But Palmer saw the harmonious unity of these two qualities in Raven.

"There's nothing to be afraid of, there's nothing to be afraid of!" Marquis Faraday shouted loudly, trying to dispel the fear in his heart in this way.

"It's just 1000 heavy cavalry..."

"Wait, where is the singing coming from?!"

The ethereal singing voice echoed over the battlefield, suppressing all the noise.

The song was composed of thousands of male and female voices, mixed with uplifting drum beats and passionate tunes, like a hymn to the gods.

The lyrics are so vague that people cannot hear the meaning clearly, but in a trance one can see the picture behind the music.

There are flowers in front of my eyes, applause in my ears, and the roars of enthusiasm and calls of unity!

It was as if the gods had tipped the wine glass.

A golden-red light flowed down from the sky and splashed in the center of the 1000 cavalrymen, covering every cavalryman and coating their armor with a layer of golden red.

Angels danced around them, and the elements were noisy and joyful at this moment.

"Third-level magic, Hymn of Courage!"

Palmer's eyes were almost frozen, and he couldn't help rubbing his eyes to make sure he was not dazzled!
This third-level magic is a magical version of the divine art "Heroic Prayer". It can not only greatly enhance the physical fitness of the recipient and make him/her physically fit, but also provide extremely strong magic resistance and can ignore most first-level magic.

However, this kind of magic can only cover up to 5 people at a time.

Raven used it to cover a total of 1000 cavalrymen, including their war horses!

Lord Palmer was not mistaken; this was indeed a hymn to courage.

This was a "thank you gift" from Archbishop Thomas for Raven solving the vampire case.

After breaking through the Wall of Sighs, Raven realized that his elite troops were still insufficient, so he thought of this kind of magic.

But with just spellcasting, even if he was drained dry, he couldn't make this magic cover too many people.

That's why he squatted in the carriage, trying to seal it into a magic item, and then gave it to his confidant to use as a killer.

At that time, Raven had not thought of using it as a means to change the situation on the battlefield.

Until the Silent Sarcophagus left by Quarry was seized.

Also a third-level magic, the silent barrier previously attached to the sarcophagus can cover a range of two kilometers.

But Hymn of Courage is more complex and consumes more energy, so the limit is only to cover a thousand people.

At this moment, just behind the heavy cavalry, the originally neat sarcophagus was covered with cracks, and the hundreds of second-level magic crystals inlaid in it had been shattered.

The blood flowing out of the cracks had changed from bright red to dark red, and even had a slight rotten smell.

But it finally completed its mission.

Seeing that the Eagle Army in front of him had voluntarily made way for the passage, Raven put down his armor and raised his spear.

With the blessing of the Hymn of Courage, he seemed to have endless power.

"Follow me and attack!!"

The horse's hooves hit the ground like thunder.

1000 heavy cavalrymen rushed down from the camp with the momentum of a tsunami!
"Gather—Defend!!!"

The frontline commander of Eivor's army shouted loudly.

The Insa Empire in the north produced a large number of cavalry and was famous for its light cavalry; the Keynes Empire in the south produced relatively few horses, but its heavy cavalry was well-known throughout the continent.

As a small country sandwiched between two great empires, Fitun's heavy infantry has never lacked tactical training to deal with cavalry.

Both the Volcano Legion and the Wolf-Faced Legion organized a defense immediately after being shocked by the sound of the Hymn of Courage.

The shield bearers are squatting in front, heavy weapons such as hammers, axes, and broadswords are behind, and the third and fourth rows are soldiers holding spears and sickles.

It was a giant beast made of steel, showing its ferocious fangs.

Looking at the swords and spears that were getting closer and closer, looking at the sunlight reflected on them, and hearing the whistling wind in his ears, Raven's blood began to boil.

Adrenaline is secreted rapidly and the heart beats like a war drum.

Raven's lips parted slightly, and his breathing became rapid.

This was not his first battle, but it was the first time he experienced this war personally as a vanguard and as the arrowhead of a sharp arrow!
At this moment, he is no longer a commander planning strategies, but a soldier charging into battle!

All strategies have been used and all preparations have been completed.

The only thing to do now is to give it a try!
As the distance got closer, Raven could already see the fear and...

greedy!

Want my life?
Then-

"bring it on!!!"

The spear in his hand was suddenly thrust out at this moment.

The one-foot-long spear blade pierced into the door shield. The tip of the spear was not sharp, and it crumpled into a rag with a sound of metal twisting, then sank inward and hit the shield bearer.

The force of the horse's impact and Raven's own strength combined caused the soldier's chest to collapse instantly, with his chest and back almost sticking together. He lost his life instantly before he could even wail.

The gun blade pierced through the chest, and the corpse was stuck on the copper hoop of the gun head. The powerful kinetic energy made the gun barrel bend almost into an O shape, and then it collapsed into a straight shape!

The power stored in the gun barrel was fully released at this moment, and the corpse suddenly crashed backwards like a huge rock thrown by a catapult!
boom--

He bumped into 4 or 5 comrades and created a bloody path!

However, for Raven, the crisis was not over, because afterwards, 3 spears, 4 sickle halberds, and 6 heavy axes and swords came to attack him!

They no longer cared about the formation, they just wanted to take Raven's life!

At this moment, the scene almost froze in Raven's eyes.

So this is what it feels like to charge into battle and be on the battlefield.

Dance on the edge of a knife and revel under the scythe of death!
A crazy smile appeared on Raven's lips:

"You want to kill me just like that!?"

He drew back his spear and swept it across without any fanfare.

The spear tip broke, the sickle hook shattered, and the axe blade bent!

After a moment's delay, there was no more obstacle in front of Raven, and he rode forward! Following the gap that Raven had opened, 1000 heavy cavalrymen rushed into the strong military formation of the Volcano Legion and the Wolf-Faced Legion!
Even if it was a reinforced warhorse wearing heavy armor, its charging speed was only 20 meters per second.

However, after being strengthened by the Anthem of Courage, their running speed has reached at least 30 meters per second!
It's just like an unstoppable iron ball rolling down from a high slope!

And the knights on their backs, with the blessing of the Hymn of Courage, are no less capable than any first-level transcendent in terms of physical strength and reaction speed!
The once solid defense line became as fragile as a biscuit.

Corpses were thrown high into the air and fell to the ground in pieces. The screams and wails were quickly drowned out by the horses' hooves!

Under the might of the lance, armor could not withstand it and flesh and blood could only be trampled upon!

The blood and flesh penetrated deep into the soil, turning this barren land into fertile soil!

Marquis Faraday's legs were shaking so much that even his teeth were chattering against each other.

“Click…”

This scene completely overturned his common sense!
Although heavy cavalry is known as the king of the battlefield, if they forcibly attack the army formed by heavy armored infantry, they will only die!
This is an irrefutable truth throughout the ages.

But now, the enemy, led by Raven, broke through the defense line and started a massacre in the army formation composed of heavy armored infantry!

Like a wedge driven into a stake!
Especially Raven, isn’t he a mage?

Why are there such superb martial arts and such powerful strength?

Faraday even saw that Raven killed a second-level transcendent!
"Monster... Monster!!!" Faraday looked at Palmer for help:
"My Lord Earl, please think of a way, a solution!!!"

"Stop yelling!" Palmer shouted, suppressing Faraday's voice, and then calmed down and said:
"We haven't lost yet!"

He was waiting, assessing, and preparing to unleash his magic at the best moment.

Once again, he focused his attention on the battlefield.

The cavalrymen with golden and red light on their bodies are simply the most dazzling existence at this moment.

Raven, who was charging at the forefront, had already broken through the defense line formed by the Volcano Legion and the Wolf-Faced Legion and rushed into the group of light-armored soldiers.

Like a tiger rushing into a flock of sheep.

Wherever he passed, there was only a trail of blood!
"it's time."

Count Palmer suddenly squeezed his legs together, and the gray leopard pet under his crotch moved its feet and slowly rushed to the front line!

The deep red metal staff in his hand squirmed and twisted as the spell was chanted, turning into thin threads that drilled into Earl Palmer's body, stretching his surface blood vessels, as if forming a defensive wall under the skin.

This is a fourth-tier magic, the Magic Bloodline Equipment, which is a method that magicians will use when they are forced to resort to close combat - sacrificing a staff of at least third tier and integrating it into their blood vessels, extremely strengthening the user's body in a short period of time.

Then, a series of spells flowed out of his mouth.

“Sleep is a preview of death, and the deadliest scythe is always gentle and invisible.

Joy and laughter will always pass, and silent death is the end of all things.

Decay and decline are not inevitable.

To embrace death with life, as tenderly as a lover's caress -

Death touch. "

As the chanting of the spell was completed, billowing green phosphorescent fire suddenly appeared on the ground, and wisps of grayish-white deathly smoke rose up, lingering around his right hand like smoke, making his right hand become like a crystal jade with a deathly white color!
This is the only true instant death magic among the fourth-level magics.

Once touched by this palm, even a 5th-level extraordinary being would die if he was not careful!
Raven was getting closer and closer, and the gray leopard under Earl Palmer's crotch was running faster and faster!
The soldiers around him could no longer stop their decline and were dispersing, only Palmer was able to go upstream!

This was the best time. Raven had just broken through the heavy armored infantry formation, and the speed of his mount inevitably slowed down. The spear in his hand had been broken, and now he only had an enchanted sword in his hand.

More importantly, while wearing heavy armor, Raven could no longer cast any magic!

Palmer's speed is getting faster and faster!
Rays of light exploded from beneath the robe, casting layers of halos around him.

The swiftness of a cat, the brute strength of an ox, the sharpness of an eagle, layers of enhancing magic covered his body. After that, the magical pet under his crotch roared, and another layer of deathly white Styx soul mud wrapped around his body.

With so many protections, even a 4th-level knight would not be able to break through his defense.

He was not here to die, but to take Raven's life.

As long as Raven cannot kill him with one sword, as long as he can touch any part of Raven's body, the Death Touch will be able to take away Raven's soul!

He could make countless mistakes, but if Raven made even the slightest mistake, he would surely die here.

And now that Raven has already accelerated, there is no room for maneuver!

A leopard and a horse finally approached at this moment.

However, Raven suddenly dropped the sword in his hand and clenched his fists.

Palmer didn't know why Raven did this, but he had no other choice at this time!

Gray Panther jumped high, and Palmer's right hand went straight to Raven's fist!

With the help of numerous magic spells, his speed is no less than that of an ordinary level 3 transcendent.

Just then, Palmer heard Raven's voice:

"too slow……"

what! ?

Before he could react, his vision was filled with a golden light!
That was the light that burst out from Raven's eyes under his helmet.

Imprinted into Palmer's soul!
An invisible energy wrapped around Raven's fist, and before it made contact, the thick death energy attached to Palmer's right hand collapsed.

The explosion turned the sky into a gray haze.

The death touch was shattered alive!
Golden light pierced through the clouds and mist, and the fist hit Palmer's palm!
The dead white soul mud of the Styx was blown away like milk, revealing the red blood vessels woven with blood weapons underneath.

Collapse, collapse, collapse——

Under the tremendous pressure, blood vessels broke one by one, dyeing Palmer's skin blood red!
The force was transmitted backwards along the arm, the bones shattered, the flesh and blood exploded, and Palmer's entire arm was reduced to ashes!

The remaining force caused Palmer and his pet to stop in mid-air, and then they fell to the ground with a plop!

Raven continued forward.

Count Palmer froze in place, and the magic aura on his body gradually dissipated.

The dead white soul mud of the Styx faded away, and two lines of blood and tears flowed from the corners of his eyes.

"Does he have such a strong physique...?"

"I really can't accept this..."

boom--

His entire body, along with the magical pet under his crotch, exploded at the same time, turning into a bloody rain all over the sky!
“Ah…Ah!!!!!”

Looking at this tragic scene, looking at Raven, whose body was covered in blood, rushing towards him, looking at the cavalry behind him that looked like visitors from hell, a meaningless wail flowed from Marquis Faraday's throat!
The eagle banner behind Raven was fluttering in the wind as it ran at high speed. The eagle on it seemed to come alive, swooping down and tearing his throat apart!
Family honor, personal reputation, noble pride, and loyalty to the country vanished in an instant.

All we have is the instinct to survive.

After taking off the helmet, Faraday's facial features were distorted:
"surrender--!!!!"

"Pass my order, surrender, surrender!!!"

……

(End of this chapter)