Lord: I can see loyalty.

Chapter 250 Ancient Centaurs! (4.1k)

"Watch out, Your Excellency—"

Alec immediately sensed something was wrong and quickly raised his greatsword to block Vio, wary of Godfrey suddenly using some kind of move.

Godfrey held up the intricately patterned horn in his hand, his expression gradually turning serious, and brought it to his lips.

He took a deep breath and then blew the horn loudly!

Ugh—! ! !

A long and resounding horn rang out from his hand, its sound strange, like the roar of a monster, or the lament of a human.

As he blew the horn, Vio and his companion had already moved, thrusting their weapons into the throat of the unsuspecting Godfrey.

But at that moment!

A strong gust of wind suddenly rose from nowhere!

At the same time, an even more prominent wind blade fell from the sky, carrying a long, somewhat dazzling strip of metal, and pierced towards Vio and the other person.

As fourth-tier Grand Knights, they understood that this attack contained terrifying power, and might even be able to pierce through the Grand Knight's defenses.

You must get out of the way!

Sure enough, the moment the two of them turned and narrowly avoided the attack, the metallic light landed on their original spot.

A large pit with a radius of one meter was dug out of the ground!

Looking at the large crater in front of them, the two of them gasped simultaneously, which also allowed them to see the appearance of what had fallen there.

It was a long axe with a strong sense of magical technology.

The axe handle, made of an unknown metal, has a semicircle made of the same material, with several twisted short horns cast on one side, about the size of a human finger.

On the other side of the semicircle lies the culprit that caused this huge crater.

An axe blade imbued with powerful, overflowing magical energy!

The magic flowed directly onto the axe blade in a red fluid form. Following the flow of the magic, one could see that it originated from the red core within the semicircle.

"Truly amazing magic—"

Vio slowly rose to his feet, his gaze fixed on the long axe, his eyes filled with disbelief.

The magic contained in this long axe alone is far greater than that in the magical bombs they developed.

Then its owner—

Vio and Alec looked up at the sky almost simultaneously.

Sure enough, the next moment.

A gigantic, golden-red figure descended from the sky!

The two could only quickly retreat again to avoid each other's landing.

With a loud "thud," the enormous figure finally landed. After regaining his balance, he reached out and grabbed the massive axe handle.

After the sandstorm dissipated, the two were able to see his appearance clearly.

The figure was tall and imposing; even Alec, who was nearly two meters tall, paled in comparison. This was a monster that was at least close to three meters tall!

What attracted their attention even more was the monster's appearance.

A human upper body combined with a horse's lower body—this is a centaur!

The centaur monster was covered in armor that resembled human knight's armor, and wore a platinum-colored "rooster-crest helmet" on its head.

But unlike human helmets, the crest on this centaur's helmet is not a brightly colored feather or decoration, but a sharp blade with gold and red crosses!

This is the weapon he used for charging.

His chest was clad in black muscle armor, a style not commonly seen in the Kingdom of Rovia, while his upper body was covered in heavy platinum armor, with massive platinum shoulder armor on either side that was even larger than Vio's head.

Beneath the shoulder armor were layers of exquisite armor on his arms, until they were swallowed up by his hands, which were constantly surging with red magic.

The centaur's horse was fully armed from the waist down, and behind the hem of its red robe were stone lion head sculptures on both sides of its thighs, which were lifelike and ferocious.

The horn was still reverberating in the air when the golden-red figure raised the magical long axe.

The red magic flowing along the axe blade was like lava, radiating a scorching heat under the sunlight, distorting the surrounding air.

The centaur monster's four hooves pounded on the gravel, making a dull thud, and each step caused the ground to tremble slightly.

Vio didn't hesitate and decisively brought up the Centaur's panel.

Name: Hecaville

Race: Centaur

Age: 446

[Faction: Centaur Horn Holders]

Hobbies: None

【Features: Extreme speed, immense strength, abundant magic, ancient centaur magic, rich combat experience, and diverse combat skills】

Loyalty: Not loyal to you

Status: Chaotic

446 years old — Centaur — Centaur Ancient Magic?

Vio's pupils contracted slightly.

This is clearly not an ordinary summoned creature; it is an ancient being that has lived for more than four centuries.

The last time we dealt with such an immortal enemy was with the Eclipse God, Umbral, from the depths of the Southern Desert.

There is no loyalty or faction affiliation on the panel, only a cold "not loyal to you," which means it is not anyone's servant; it was merely summoned by the horn and obeys the centaur horn.

"What do you think, Earl of the South?" Godfrey's voice came from behind the centaurs, laced with sarcasm. "Never seen anything like this before, have you?"

He patted the centaur's back armor, the thick armor making a dull sound.

"This is my treasure. It's been with me for over ten years. There are at least eighty to a hundred people stronger than me who have died under its giant axe."

Alec gripped his greatsword tightly, his grey eyes fixed on the centaur. "This creature—where did you get this thing?"

"That's not a question for you to ask." Godfrey simply smiled, a cold smile. "All you need to know is that today, you will all die here."

Before the words were even finished, the men and horses had already moved.

Its speed was astonishing; its four hooves flew, leaving deep hoofprints on the gravelly ground.

It lifted the magical long axe with one hand, and the red magic on the axe blade suddenly surged, like a burning meteor, and cleaved straight towards Alec!

Alec did not retreat. He activated the White Whale Breathing Technique within his body to its fullest extent, raised his greatsword horizontally, and charged straight at the attacker.

"clang--!"

The deafening clang of metal striking metal was like a thunderclap, causing the surrounding air to tremble.

Alec's arms suddenly sank, his hands went numb, and he was jolted back several steps, leaving a long furrow beneath his feet.

Shock flashed in his eyes as well—the White Whale Breathing Technique he had mastered was known for its power, and after reaching the fourth rank, he had not encountered an opponent who could suppress him in terms of power.

Even the Earl, who was also of the fourth rank, was no match for him in terms of strength.

But this centaur's power is pure and violent. It has no technique, just simple slashes, yet it carries an irresistible force!

The centaur didn't give him a chance to catch his breath or think.

With a sweeping motion, the long axe blade whistled through the air, aiming straight for Alec's waist.

Alec had no time to dodge and could only raise his sword to parry.

"clang--!"

With another loud bang, Alec was sent flying, somersaulting in the air before crashing heavily to the ground. His greatsword stuck in the ground, carving a deep furrow, before he could barely regain his footing.

Vio's figure emerged from the flank, his Demon Feather Sword flashing like lightning, aiming straight for the centaur monster's ribs.

Although the centaur's body looked enormous, it was exceptionally agile.

It merely shifted its body slightly, letting Vio's sword graz its armor, while simultaneously slamming its left hoof out, aiming straight for Vio's chest!

Vio raised his shield to block, but the enormous impact sent him staggering back several steps. The purple magic shield on the shield flickered violently, barely managing to block the attack.

"Its strength is even greater than Blake's—" Vio steadied himself, his expression grave, thinking to himself, "And its speed is no slower than mine either."

Alec got up from the ground, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. "What kind of monster is this?"

"It's a centaur that's over four hundred years old," Vio replied in a deep voice. "This isn't an ordinary summoned creature; it is—"

Before he could finish speaking, the men and horses launched another attack.

This time, it didn't rush towards the two of them. Instead, it stood still, raised its long axe, and pointed the blade at them.

Red magic surged from its arm, flowing down the axe handle into the axe blade, where it condensed into a huge magic circle.

A sudden flash of red light blotted out the sky, as if it were the end of the world!

The magic circle was golden-red in color and composed of countless complex runes. It slowly rotated in the air, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression.

"Watch out!" Vio shouted sharply, grabbing Alec and dragging him behind him. At the same time, he raised the magic feather shield on his back and poured all his power into it.

A purple magic shield instantly unfolded, forming a semi-transparent barrier in front of the two.

Within the magic circle, countless red magic missiles poured out like a torrential rain, each carrying a scorching heat, striking the magic shield and creating a series of explosive sounds.

The explosion sent surrounding debris and dust flying several meters away.

Vio gritted his teeth, bracing himself against the shield, his feet carving two deep furrows in the ground, but his body remained completely still.

The explosion lasted for a full ten seconds. By the time the last missile landed, the purple light on the Demon Feather Shield had dimmed considerably and was no longer recognizable.

Vio was panting heavily, and his arms were trembling.

The magic shield of the Demon Feather Shield was already on the verge of collapse. If it were attacked again, the shield would definitely shatter, and they would have no chance of withstanding this ancient magical attack.

"Your Excellency, you—" Alec's voice was filled with obvious worry.

"The Demon Feather Shield can't hold out a second time." Vio interrupted him, his gaze fixed on the centaur that was panting.

After unleashing that wave of magical missiles, Hecaville visibly swayed, and the red magic on his axe blade dimmed slightly.

But it didn't fall; it just shook its head, and its eyes, which gleamed red beneath its rooster-like helmet, became even more ferocious.

"It seems to be taking a lot of energy too." Vio took a deep breath. "We still have a chance—"

Before the words were finished, a golden figure appeared from the side.

Godfrey has finally made his move!

His longsword, imbued with the powerful aura of the Golden Horse Sword Technique, pierced straight towards Alec's back.

Alec sensed danger from the level of a fourth-tier Grand Knight. He turned around abruptly, parrying with his greatsword. The swords clashed, sparks flying.

Godfrey's strength, though not as great as a centaur's, was not weak either, and his swordsmanship was exquisite, each strike cunning and ruthless, forcing Alec to retreat repeatedly.

Normally, Alec could handle it easily, but now that he had just injured his arm with the centaur's shockwave and had already exhausted a lot of his strength, he was temporarily suppressed by Godfrey, who was at the second tier.

Vio wanted to go and provide support, but the men had already pounced on them again.

Its speed was even faster than before, and its huge long axe swung so tightly that it was impenetrable. Each strike carried immense force, forcing Vio to dodge constantly and giving him no chance to get close to Godfrey on the other side.

The situation reversed instantly.

The original advantage of two against one has vanished, and now it has become two against two.

The two of them almost completely overwhelmed Godfrey when he was alone, and could barely hold their own against Centaurs.

But now, on one side of the opposing side is a centaur monster that has lived for over four hundred years, and on the other side is the battle-hardened Golden Saddle Horse family's Grand Knight.

Vio and Alec stood back to back, both injured, and the Magic Feather Shield was about to give way.

"Alec, how are you feeling?" Vio asked in a low voice.

Alec gripped his greatsword tightly, his grey eyes showing no fear. "No problem, the breathing technique has almost restored my strength."

"Then let's continue." Vio's expression finally turned serious as he stared intently at the enemy, trying to find a weakness. "Fight until they can't fight anymore."

The two exchanged a glance and rushed out at the same time.

This time, they switched opponents.

Vio, who had mastered the sand breathing technique, moved with lightning speed, rushing straight at Godfrey, who was at the second level. His sword flashed, and every strike was aimed at a vital point.

Alec's power was as vast as a mountain. He wielded his greatsword wildly, meeting the centaur's giant axe head-on. The sword flashed and sparks flew.

Four figures clashed and intersected on the battlefield.

The gap between the two sides quickly became apparent.

Vio, using the fourth-order breathing technique, was incredibly fast; Godfrey simply couldn't keep up with him.

After several fierce sword exchanges, Godfrey's hands were lacerated and his body was covered in wounds, with blood dripping from the hilts of his swords or his knight's robe.

On the other side, although Alec's strength was very strong, even stronger than Vio's, the centaur's strength was even greater!

After a few swings of the axe, his knight's greatsword, forged from magic ore, was already covered in cracks and wouldn't last much longer.

"My Lord!" Alec roared, "This centaur is stronger than me!"

Vio did not answer, but his gaze swept quickly across the battlefield while he continued to swing his sword.

He knew that in such a critical situation, often just a small change could turn the tide of battle!

His gaze quickly fell on Godfrey, whom he had suppressed, or rather, on the sword in his hand and the horn at his waist.

The horn needs no explanation; judging from the centaur's stats, it's highly likely that once the horn is captured, the powerful centaur monster can be controlled.

But Godfrey wasn't stupid. He had learned from his past battles, and the horn was firmly tied to the bag at his waist, which was also surrounded by several magical runes, clearly the work of the Golden Saddle Horse family.

To seize the horn, the only option seems to be to forcibly kill Godfrey.

Therefore, Vio's gaze fell on the sword in his hand that was constantly parrying his attacks.

While his mind raced with ideas, Alec was already exhausted and clearly couldn't hold on much longer. Soon, Vio also came up with a solution.

Godfrey was clearly trying to hold him back so that Alec would be dealt with by the Centaurs first, and therefore wouldn't let him go to provide support.

Since that's the case—