Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 479-477: Taking It All Down in One Go (Part 2)

They said they wanted Luo Yi to "go easy on him," but these three marquises had no intention of doing so at all.

When the mournful bugle call sounded, the world fell silent.

Bare-chested men swung their arms and beat war drums, the drumbeats growing more and more intense, as if to awaken the bloodlust in people's hearts.

Knights are knights after all; they are born to fight and they die to fight.

No matter how bad or lax they usually are, at this moment, they all seem to have awakened and become incredibly efficient.

The three marquesses' legions were divided into three armies: the Carlisle family's legion in the center, the Castro family's legion on the left, and the McKinley family's legion on the right.

The three armies moved in parallel, with the two flanks advancing first and the central army moving relatively slowly, forming a semi-encirclement.

Based on their past fighting style, they would first send out militia to probe and launch a raid to assess the enemy's strength.

Then, they arranged for the Knights to be stationed behind the lines, to kill those who deserted out of fear, and to look for opportunities to fight.

While the Knight's Charge is powerful, it's more like a last-ditch effort, not something to be used lightly.

The commander must observe the battlefield, seek opportunities, and find the enemy's weaknesses in the life-or-death struggle before launching a large-scale attack.

Like that iron hammer, it sweeps across the battlefield at crucial moments, securing victory.

But this time, the three marquises did not make that arrangement.

They knew perfectly well that if the Flower Territory Imperial Guards were given time to make their move, the artillery positions behind them, with their relentless bombardment, would cause this hard-won army of 60,000 to fall apart.

They only have one chance!
Therefore, they directly adopted their strongest tactic—the Knights' Charge.

The infantry were positioned at the rear to accompany the charge and fight when the tide was in their favor, while the front consisted entirely of the most capable knightly orders that the various noble families could muster.

The Knights of Castro's Glory, the Knights of McKinley's Beast Bear, the Knights of Carlisle's Nebia, the Knights of Balt, the Knights of the Wild Boar, the Knights of Ice, the Knights of the Wrath of the Sea...

They lined up in a row, each riding a different horse, but both men and horses were fully armored and neatly dressed, with rows of dragon spears standing upright, resembling a steel jungle.

And those at the forefront are the most powerful extraordinary knights.

They unleashed their full fighting spirit, their multicolored lights flashing and spreading out in the form of knightly halos, covering as many cavalry as possible.

Meanwhile, the mage corps of the three marquisates also gathered and displayed their best skills.

The Carlisle family's mage corps produced an ancient scroll, written on precious dragon skin, with blood-red entanglements and an aura of profound mystery.

As the scroll was unfurled and the incantation was recited, a massive influx of magical power caused even a hundred-strong mage corps to become breathless and pale.

That was caused by excessive magic consumption; all the mages were frantically guzzling potions into their mouths.

But the results were amazing!
The sky turned blood red, as if the clouds had been stained by the carnage. Rain fell, landing on the 60,000 warriors and merging into their bodies.

Then, their eyes became bloodshot, the fear and anxiety before the battle vanished, and everyone became bloodthirsty and frenzied.

This is legendary magic, a massive group bloodlust spell!
Bloodlust spells are common, and so are group bloodlust spells, but a super-large-scale spell that can cover 60,000 people is truly unique.

Its value is immeasurable!

Its only drawback is that under the spell, command becomes more difficult. To be precise, apart from leading them into battle, you can't do much command.

However, the probability of taking down the enemy in one fell swoop is higher.

This was a solution that the three marquises came up with after much thought!

Because of a lack of targeted training, they were genuinely afraid that the camp would be destroyed as soon as the artillery fire started.

Of course, this alone is certainly not enough.

Then, from the McKinley family's mage corps, a peak third-tier mage took out a second legendary scroll.

Once unfolded, magic surged and elements trembled, thus creating an endless howling wind from south to north.

The earth and sky trembled, sand and stones flew, blinding people and making it difficult to see. Moreover, tornadoes were formed, seemingly capable of blowing everything away!
Legendary magic, the wind blows!

Although it is not very harmful, it can change the local weather environment, which is quite rare.

This magic isn't very practical; the last recorded use of it was at sea.

Legend has it that Captain Jack Sparrow of the Black Pearl entered the Calm Belt and eventually used this magic to create endless winds that billowed his sails, allowing him to sail out.

Of course, in reality, no one can afford it; legendary scrolls are too expensive and extremely rare.

To obtain this scroll, the Castro family not only spent their wealth but also owed a great deal of favors.

The strong winds that suddenly arose at this time had the greatest effect of disrupting the trajectory of bullets. In the face of headwinds, whether it was field artillery or heavy machine guns, they would be completely helpless.

But that wasn't the end of it. Finally, the Castro family, a group of magicians, after guzzling magic potions, began chanting spells within a prepared six-pointed star magic circle.

It was a magic circle that had been prepared in advance, containing six stone giant elder hearts, with an incredibly rich earth element.

It was such a long incantation that the elements in the world became restless and active, eventually all disappearing into the earth.

And so, the flat earth was stirred up, like the surface of water, rippling, stretching, and pushing into the distance...

The spell had barely been completed when almost all the mages collapsed.

Even the leading old mage, a third-tier transcendent peak earth mage, had his soul completely drained and collapsed to the ground.

You can't die any more!
He sacrificed his life, used the combined magic of hundreds of mages as a conduit, and offered the hearts of six stone giant elders as offerings, successfully unleashing a forbidden spell beyond their capabilities.

This magic, comparable to a blood sacrifice and similar to black magic, used the death of the stone giant elder to provoke a trace of anger from the earth elemental king.
This triggered a massive seismic wave.

This isn't legendary magic, but in terms of range and power, it even surpasses it.

Then, the seismic waves surged forward rapidly, a fierce wind howled in mid-air, and with the added boost of the Bloodlust spell...

If you think the three marquises have really given up, then you are underestimating them.

They even have an extremely deep understanding and research into the war between the Empire and the Alliance, which is why they came up with such tactics.

Seismic waves damage trenches; if you're not quick enough to dodge, you could be buried alive.
The strong winds disrupted the trajectory of the projectiles, providing cover for our own forces.

The Bloodlust spell grants immunity to morale, making the militia equally combat-ready.

Finally, the Knights pressed forward, using ten times the strength of the enemy forces to end the battle in one fell swoop.

This is their strategy; they have studied it for an unknown amount of time and have made the most of their strengths and resources.

In terms of scale, this battle was far smaller than the main battlefield, but its ingenuity was enough for the Allied forces to study carefully.

At this moment, countless demonic eyes focused in the sky, sweeping back and forth, with countless powerful figures and nobles paying attention.

Even the Demon Eye Alliance cast their gaze upon this battlefield, turning it into a clip on the Demon Mirror.

Seeing the preparations of the three marquises, their initial optimism about the Flower Territory wavered.

Magic weapons are powerful, but they can't withstand the careful schemes of bad guys!

At this moment, they seemed to witness the downfall of the Flower Territory, the fall of the renowned illegitimate count from his pedestal, and the scene of this vast territory being divided up.

They were even itching to get a piece of the pie.

In the past two years, everyone has known that Flower Territory is rich, wealthy, and even has the most complete industrial chain besides the Empire.

If it weren't for Loy maintaining a strong stance and the ongoing war between the Empire and the Allied Forces, someone might have already set their sights on Flower Territory.

Now, they seem to see an opportunity.

Then, just as they were lost in their thoughts, the flower-covered area finally responded.

Amidst the army formation, Luo Yi couldn't help but twitch her lips at the sight before her.

Goodness, they were really well prepared. That "showing mercy" just now was just to lull him into a false sense of security.

[Lion King] descended, bringing six thousand soldiers under his control. With a thought, he issued an order, and the artillery positions behind him began to unleash their power.

One after another, 150mm caliber field guns roared, firing shells that exploded upon approach, scattering countless fragments.

In terms of destructive power, it is quite considerable, but under the fierce winds, it is difficult to maintain its original trajectory.

Most of them were blown off course and landed somewhere unknown; a small portion hit the Knights, but were blocked by their heavy armor and fighting spirit.

After firing two rounds in succession, Luo Yi knew it wouldn't be effective. Looking at the swirling sand and dust, the earth trembling, and the surging killing intent, his expression remained largely unchanged.

A cold smile even crept onto his lips. "I knew you wouldn't admit defeat so easily. Even ants cling to life, let alone these nobles who have accumulated countless years of power and influence?"

Therefore, he has prepared more than one backup plan!
"retreat!"

At a single command, the message was relayed to every soldier through the invisible network of the [Lion King].

As a result, the Imperial Guard soldiers, who had originally intended to resist, immediately abandoned their heavy weapons and retreated swiftly.

Heavy machine guns, field artillery, ammunition boxes, and supplies—all of these are unnecessary.

They took at most a semi-automatic rifle, then quickly retreated, running frantically backwards.
They weren't weak and feeble mages; although they had all accumulated magical power and were considered apprentice mages...
But the high-intensity physical training every day was no joke; they could run five kilometers while driving heavy machine guns.

Furthermore, most of them cultivated battle qi to increase their endurance and physical strength, making them worthy of being called first-tier warriors.

They moved nimbly, and after leaving the trench, they jumped directly onto the prepared magic-powered heavy trucks.

Then, magical energy flashed, the engine roared, the accelerator was floored, and it sped away amidst wobbling and the curses of a group of soldiers.

The strong winds made it hard for the soldiers to open their eyes, but that didn't stop the magic-powered heavy trucks from speeding across the plains.

When the massive seismic waves arrived, the ground was like a tide, submerging all the painstakingly dug trenches.

The heavy machine guns, field guns, bullets, and shells inside were also submerged, as if they had sunk into a sand dune and disappeared.

Even the erected campsites, gates, fences, tents, and even pots and pans were swept into the sky.
It was buried underground when it fell.

This is the power of magic; to a certain extent, it has already changed the world!
Following them was the galloping knightly order, riding their steeds and, under the cover of sandstorms and earthquakes, already prepared to reap the harvest.

In their minds, what should come towards them are panicked Flower Leader soldiers, who will then be taken away in one fell swoop.

Their dragon spears were already itching for more!
Their eyes were bloodthirsty and insane!

Their mouths were full of sinister smiles!
No, there isn't!
Nothing at all!

Not a single enemy was seen!

Furthermore, the changes caused by the seismic waves made the terrain complex, forcing them to slow down.

Of course, they were still fast, and the infantry corps that followed were already sparse.

However, the bloodlust spell unleashed their potential, making them run tirelessly.

This scene stunned countless people, especially the nobles and powerful figures who observed through the magic eye, who were all baffled as to what was going on.
But they didn't have to wait long before their scheme saw the sharpest counterattack.

Seismic waves are ultimately limited. The Earth Element King is not without reason; the limit is to provoke even a trace of its anger.

The wind had exhausted its energy; after all, it was just a magic scroll, not a spell cast by a true legendary mage. It was already quite astonishing that it could cause such a celestial phenomenon.

Only the Bloodlust technique has enough endurance, and even a kind of resolute determination to not stop until the body's potential is completely exhausted.

Even extraordinary knights and their magical mounts were so greatly affected that they almost forgot how to think.

The charge continues, but the levels of skill are becoming apparent.

They even dawdled and scattered, their previous neatness and solemnity gone.

However, once the seismic waves and strong winds subsided, the sky immediately cleared, and visibility became excellent.

Everyone saw it—the new trenches, the new battlefield, the new artillery positions.

At this moment, Roy, along with Oliveira and the half-giant Bane, stood on the battlefield, composed and with cold eyes.

You have to admit, Luo Yi is a studious person, and also a person with a strong sense of crisis.

He may not be a famous general, but he had been preparing for the inevitable 'hot war' for a long time.

Studying the campaigns of the Empire and the Allies is secondary; the most important thing is that Deep Blue's database is full of classic records of hot wars.

Luo Yi learned a lot from it.

For example, in trench warfare, you can't just dig one defensive line. It's necessary to build a second or even a third defensive line in the rear.

A single win or loss is nothing; a strategic victory is the true victory.

Therefore, while the three marquises were traveling at a leisurely pace, Luo Yi had already made ample preparations.

For example, when you have an absolute advantage in carrying capacity, you can wear down the opponent's stamina like you're walking a dog, creating distance and disrupting their formation.

Find the opponent's weakness, strike first, and kill them in one blow.

This is an extremely effective tactic; in the era of cold weapons, it was the kite-flying tactic that light cavalrymen loved most.

In the era of hot wars, it was called magnetic tactics.

At this moment, when the knights broke through the sandstorm, they saw the Imperial Guard soldiers standing ready in battle.

They had already set up heavy machine guns in the dug trenches, and soldiers were quickly dismantling wooden crates and taking out ammunition belts.

Others placed rows of grenades in the most convenient spot, ready to throw them.

Of course, most infantrymen still held semi-automatic rifles, squinting their eyes to aim, waiting for the order.

Behind the trenches were rows of field guns, already prepared and ready to fire.

At this moment, Loy's command was transmitted to everyone's ears through the invisible network of the [Lion King].

"Artillery, fire!"

"Infantry, prepare!"

"In this battle, we must wipe out the enemy in one fell swoop."

"Yes!"

The shouts of the united people, the booming voices, and the roar of artillery fire resounded throughout the heavens and earth.

The artillery battalion of the Flower Territory is definitely not a subpar unit of the Allied forces; in some respects, it is even more specialized than the Imperial artillery.

After all, the Empire's artillery doesn't really need to learn calculus to calculate ballistics, but the Flower Territory does have some knowledge of it.

What they typed out was the most standard Xu Jin-style bullet screen commentary.

The first round was a test firing, but putting that aside, from the second round onwards, the shells landed precisely on the leading extraordinary knight.

Then, the first wave of charging knights received special attention and endured three rounds of artillery fire.
Then came wave after wave of sweeps, reaching even further afield.

From a high altitude, there are almost no blind spots; the entire battlefield would be bombarded, and every place would be within the range of artillery fire.

It was only because they were hit by the Bloodlust spell that they were able to completely collapse under this barrage of attacks.

Even those who survived had to face a second round of heavy machine gun fire.

The Maxim Magic Machine Gun, firing 600 bullets per minute, reaped in a fan-shaped pattern, like a sickle, over and over again.

Moreover, the trench was dug in a very sophisticated way, with the two heavy machine guns forming an angle, so that there were almost no gaps when they were firing back and forth.

If you're still alive, then you're qualified to enjoy a quick kill from a semi-automatic rifle. It's a bit slow, but the accuracy is unbeatable!

Especially the magic-powered sniper rifle, equipped with armor-piercing rounds, would make many extraordinary knights kneel!

Only if you overcome all these obstacles and get close enough will you be qualified to enjoy the one-on-one service of grenades and extraordinary experts.

After this wave of attacks, not to mention others, even those fourth-tier celestial calamities in the sky on their own side were stunned.

They're really not giving us any way out!
Of course, after a while, the machine gunners also got frustrated.

Because there were no more enemies for them to fight, the survivors were all fleeing, and even the Bloodlust spell was forcibly interrupted, with only the thought of escaping in their minds.

At this point, the heavy machine gun's range was no longer sufficient.

What can Luo Yi say?
All he could do was wave his hand and signal for the bugle to be sounded.

Then, countless soldiers rushed out of the trenches, carrying heavy machine guns, rifles, or grenades, and launched an attack.

Wherever they went, the artillery fire ceased, and the enemy was either killed or surrendered with their heads in their hands.

Especially towards the end, the infantry surrendered faster and faster, just as Luo Yi said, they were wiped out in one wave!
P.S.: My mother is having surgery, and I need to stay with her at her room tonight. This long chapter was rushed out, so please forgive me.

(End of this chapter)