Man on the ark, forced to become king

"On my command, accelerate forward, all troops attack, meet the enemy!"

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Theresa: This script is wrong!

War mages are one of the most elite military forces in Ursus. Their mystery even surpasses that of the Inner Guard, and they have existed for almost the entire history of Ursus.

Since the founding of the empire, these powerful sorcerers have never been absent from any major battle, whether it was a national-level conquest or a fierce war against the northern demons.

Even for a long time in the past, before the Northern Legion was fully established, it was they who withstood the repeated attacks of the demons.

Afterwards, the Battle of Sunset Canyon broke out, and it was they, along with the heavily armored Wendigo, the Northern Legion, and the Inner Guard, who ended the large-scale invasion of the demons.

However, upon closer examination, true war mages have not appeared on Ursus's front lines for a long time. Since many years ago, for various reasons, Ursus has not waged any wars of national annihilation, and most of its battles have been small-scale skirmishes. Compared to the scale of wars that once annexed small countries and destroyed the Gallic Empire, the subsequent battles can only be considered small-scale skirmishes, even those involving army groups.

Such a level of warfare is not worth using such a force that is essentially a trump card.

In a broader sense, the mages who operate drones in artillery formations and the mages in army groups can all be called war mages, because they all serve the purpose of war.

However, just as the Northern Legion diverged into the current Internal Guard during the course of history, there is a clear gap in strength between the two. Similarly, there is a fundamental difference between war mages and 'war mages' who serve the war—the latter are terrifying spellcasters who can use the power of magic to turn the tide or even dominate a battle.

They are powerful and mysterious, the most dangerous force in Ursus's hands, even more so than the Northern Legion and the Inner Guard, who fight using fragments of demonic energy.

True war mages derive their power from Originium, not through the indirect use of their staffs, nor by gaining amplification from Oripathy like the Infected. Rather, they are completely integrated with and symbiotic with Originium.

In a sense, they can no longer be considered human, but rather special life forms that have become one with the Originium. They need special means to survive, and each action consumes their remaining lifespan.

This special form of existence is very similar to the state of the Old Celestial Master of Yan Kingdom, but it is even more inferior. After all, the Old Celestial Master, who also coexists with Originium, can not only exert power far beyond that of ordinary people, but also break through the limit of lifespan and live for hundreds of years in one breath while still being full of martial virtue.

Where are the war sorcerers of Ursus?

Each time they used their magic, they were essentially using their own bodies to enhance its power. While becoming powerful, they were also heading towards destruction, and the price of using magic was extremely heavy.

The only advantage is that a figure like the Old Celestial Master only appears once every few years; he can be described as a miracle of life.

The creation of war mages can be achieved through a special ritual, although the conditions are still demanding, but with the support of a strong nation, it is still possible to cultivate quite a few.

It's probably a very precious, high-powered consumable item.

When the mysterious figures, completely shrouded in specially made cloaks and bulky armor, landed from the near-ground aircraft, Theresa noticed them immediately.

It was impossible for her not to see them; in her perception, these dark tin cans were more conspicuous than lights in the night, their powerful and violent magical energy surging wildly, offering absolutely no concealment.

Following the canned soldiers, even larger canned soldiers jumped down. Their horns and enormous size clearly identified them as heavy armor Wendigos.

The mighty warriors who should have belonged to Kazdel and the Sarkaz found a better home in Ursus.

Now, they have even turned their weapons against their own king.

Even if they are mixed-race, they are still Wendigos, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with saying that.

This result momentarily stunned Theresa, but after realizing who her enemy was, she decisively issued the attack order and took the lead in the charge.

She is neither lacking in courage nor in ability.

The Demon King's appeal was quite effective among the Sarkaz. Since the King had already taken the lead and charged to the front, what else could the others say? Of course, they should follow immediately.

In particular, His Majesty the Demon King has been inexplicably irritable lately.

As a result, thousands of Sarkaz elites rushed off the still-moving troop carriers the moment they received the order, and immediately faced the combination of the hybrid Wendigo and the war mage.

Since the opponents numbered less than a hundred when all were grouped together, large-scale spells were not very effective. Against heavily armored units like the Wendigo, the power of scattered spells would be difficult to break through their defenses. Therefore, under Theresa's leadership, this vanguard team, which was temporarily composed of elite troops, decisively adopted a battle strategy of dividing the battlefield and engaging in close combat.

Everyone knows that elite units of this caliber won't be deployed alone; their appearance means that the main Ursus force is about to arrive, or has already arrived.

With a thousand against forty thousand, the numbers were completely outnumbered, and no one dared to boast that they could win; that was simply unrealistic.

Faced with this situation, the best course of action is to eliminate these enemy elites deployed to the front lines before the main force surrounds them, thus crippling the enemy's high-end military capabilities before a large-scale battle breaks out. Only then can they possibly maneuver and hold out until reinforcements arrive from the rear.

Theresa thought the same thing. Running in front, she acted faster than anyone else. Her black demon sword was simultaneously wrapped in golden and red light, cutting through the heavy armor of a mixed-race Wendigo like a hot knife through oil, creating a cloud of blood mist.

However, the effect of this sword strike was limited to one instance and did not reach the point of threatening life, especially against an unconventional creature like the Wendigo.

The massive tower shield was slammed down like a weapon, disrupting Theresa's offensive rhythm and forcing her back from close range. Blood shone through the gaps in the armor of the war sorcerer who was standing next to the hybrid Wendigo, rapidly flowing into the ground.

The crimson color began to spread across the land, intertwining and turning the area into the color of blood.

In an instant, Theresa felt her connection with the outside world severed. To be precise, her communication with the energy of the external environment was blocked. The entire region seemed to have instantly turned into a magical desert, making it impossible to use many types of magic.

Arcane Arts - War Zone!

Unlike ordinary sorcerers, war sorcerers were born to serve large-scale wars. They master large-scale spells that can influence battles, including not only destructive spells but also support spells that can help their own army gain an advantage.

They can prevent enemies in an area from using spells without losing their own spellcasting ability. In large-scale battles, this is a terrifying ability, and any flaws exposed in a rush can even affect the outcome.

Perhaps Theresa initially intended to showcase the Sarkaz elite, or perhaps she wanted to avoid a large-scale attack affecting allies and disrupting the rhythm of others' attacks, so she did not use her most proficient spell to overwhelm them.

Now that the war has begun, it's very difficult for her to use it.

In contrast, the heavily armored Wendigo, who relied entirely on his superior physical strength for close combat, was almost unaffected by magic. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he launched a counterattack against the Sarkaz's attacks, keeping the battle in close combat and buying time for the war mages.

Unaffected by the crimson field, the mages evaded the first attack and retreated. Light representing magic shone again from the gaps in their armor. This time, the air became viscous, restricting melee attacks as well.

The restrictions that have little impact on Wendigos have a very good disruptive effect on other races, directly disrupting the attack rhythm of some players.

Taking advantage of the lull in the attack, the heavily armored Wendigo at the forefront briefly disengaged from the battle with the aid of spells, adjusted his position, maintained the pressure while regrouping the scattered troops, and acted as the outermost layer of protection, surrounding the mages inside.

Fortunately, the Sarkaz's naturally superior physical abilities allowed them to quickly stabilize the situation. Although they were unable to use spells and were restricted by annoying mage effects, making it difficult for them to break through the defenses formed by the mixed-blood Wendigos, they did not expose any fatal flaws and were simply stuck in a stalemate.

The Blood Demons and Carrion Eaters in the team were unable to use magic, which greatly reduced their combat power. They were completely helpless against the Wendigos, who were thick-skinned and had amazing defenses. However, their rich battlefield experience allowed them to calmly dodge the slow attacks of the hybrid Wendigos at close range.

Gradually, in the ensuing fierce battle, the attacks of the thousand-strong force, aided by the war sorcerers, were actually held off by the gathered Wendigos, resulting in a stalemate.

Lin Lu, who had been watching the whole scene, couldn't help but laugh.

Well... Theresa's tactics weren't wrong, but she used them against the wrong targets. The lack of intelligence meant she didn't understand the combat methods of war mages, which led to her being hastily pulled into a passive situation. She was caught off guard by the coordinated attack between the mixed-race Wendigo and the war mage. Clearly, the opponent's coordination was much stronger than her hastily assembled, disorganized team.

Compared to the synergy between Wendigo and the War Mage, her Sarkaz elites are basically fighting individually in melee combat. Let alone cooperating with each other, it would be good if they didn't cause trouble for one another.

If she hadn't used melee combat from the beginning, but instead organized a team to coordinate with her using ranged spells, this awkward situation certainly wouldn't have occurred.

Throwing spells from a distance is something anyone can do; it doesn't require much coordination.

The Demon King's power, combined with the Blood Demon and the Carrion Eater's magic, will surely yield good results, at least not like now where the score is forcibly tied and a stalemate is reached.

However, although Sarkaz suffered a setback, Lin Lu did not make a move immediately because his main target had not yet arrived.

Moreover, although it may seem a bit awkward, Sarkaz's thousand-man forward team actually has the advantage because they have enough numbers and their overall quality is not bad. They can overwhelm the enemy with sheer numbers and won't actually be at a disadvantage.

Boom! Boom!

Suddenly, a heavy rumble arose in the distance, like thunder rumbling and rolling – the sound of an army marching.

At the horizon, a black iron wall, distinct from the pristine white snow, appeared and advanced toward this place.

From afar, a thick, dark line was drawn across the edge of the pure white snowfield, and the rising dust even made the surrounding air blurry and hazy.

Ursus's main force is approaching the battlefield.

Undoubtedly, their marching speed far exceeded that of the main force of the Demon King's army on Kazdel's side, and their overall quality was quite high. After Lin Lu and Saria's team reunited, they officially arrived at the battlefield in just a few hours, coming with great momentum, just in time to collide head-on with the vanguard led by Theresa.

"Retreat! Get out of the spell's domain."

Theresa's face was ashen as her voice rang in the ears of every Sarkaz, ordering them to retreat temporarily.

Her original intention was to demonstrate the combat power of the Sarkaz elite to the Golden Tree, but before she could even make a move, she was humiliated and lost face by a War Domain. Her combat power was not shown much, but a lot of her weaknesses were exposed.

Seeing that she couldn't eliminate this group of Ursus elite troops in a short time, and with the enemy's main force close at hand, she had no choice but to choose a combat method she didn't want to use—relying on her personal strength to break the deadlock.

She was frustrated that the proper demonstration of military quality had been turned into a focus on individual combat skills, but she had no choice but to do so.

Otherwise, let alone showcasing an army, it's uncertain how many of these thousand men would survive being crushed by a large force.

Of course she knew Lin Lu was nearby and couldn't just leave her alone.

But wouldn't that be even more embarrassing?

It would be better to just take action directly; although it would be unsightly, at least it would retain some dignity.

Woo!

The wind howls!

The shadow spread from beneath his feet, instantly enveloping the land within a radius of thousands of meters, constructing a pitch-black demon king's domain despite the suppressive effect of the war domain's magic.

Crystallized pieces emerged, twisting and piecing together to form a black-armored warrior a hundred meters tall, its imposing presence dragging the sky and earth into shadow.

The realm of war can indeed suppress magic, making it impossible for sorcerers within it to communicate with the energy of the environment, thus making the use of magic extremely difficult.

However, difficulties do not mean that they cannot be used.

Theresa is definitely not among those who have been suppressed!

Or rather, a mere area that suppresses spellcasting is simply not enough to completely restrain her.

Because even without relying on the energy of the environment, she herself is a huge energy source that is hard for ordinary people to imagine. Without communicating with the outside world, she can release a large-scale spell on her own!

This might seem a bit reckless and arbitrary, but in order to break the deadlock through violence, Theresa didn't bother to think about it anymore; she figured she could handle it anyway.

In the midst of the battlefield, a pitch-black giant rose from the ground, its massive blade, tens of meters long, slashed with unparalleled ferocity, instantly annihilating two heavily armored Wendigos and a war mage on the spot!

Even the sturdy armor and bloodline magic could not withstand the power far exceeding their limits, and they were instantly destroyed.

The battlefield, already ravaged by bombing, was split open by the attack, creating a hundred-meter-long gash. The violent impact caused the earth to tremble and rumble incessantly.

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