Chapter 387: Defense? Attack!
"I didn't expect the human Arcane Master to be so powerful, and their army to be so formidable in battle!"
"Fortunately, they have only a few spellcasters. If they had more high-level military mages, they could probably stop the entire troll army."
"Indeed, even though the troll forces number twenty thousand, and they've just lost three thousand, they could still secure victory."
"Bay Territory's tactics are strange. Why insist on holding this bison plain and waiting for the trolls to arrive?"
"If it were us, with a few high-level spellcasters or a team led by extraordinary warriors, we would eliminate the Troll Priests first."
"Yes, confronting the trolls head-on must be a forced choice for them!"
"I wonder how long Bay Territory's soldiers can hold out? They must have reinforcements coming, right?"
"..."
Even though the Ail Elves tried to keep their conversation hushed, their inherent pride caused them to underestimate Matthew's "hearing."
Matthew, showing no reaction, watched the massive troll army approaching and smiled, commenting,
"Ah, elves, always the same, even when they can barely breathe under the pressure of the Cole Elves."
"Oh? Is that so? Seems like they're having a tough time then, huh?"
Yaya's curious voice echoed in Matthew's mind.
She was evidently present on the battlefield, though her time to shine had yet to come.
After enduring several waves of troll attacks, many trolls lay before the Bay Territory formation.
Most of them were severely wounded, clinging to life with stubborn resilience.
Some had died long ago, unable to shake the Bay Territory's defense.
As the main troll force approached in the distance, Angela, the overall commander, invoked the knight's unique "Command Aura" and shouted:
"Assault team, move out!"
"Reserves, fall back!"
"First squad of shield-bearers, advance!"
The crisp, commanding voice reached every soldier's ears.
This power, comparable to magic, was one of the reasons knights could command armies!
On a complex battlefield, whoever could quickly make their soldiers execute orders amidst the chaos could gain an advantage, reducing casualties and ultimately securing victory!
Beelzebub opened his slightly reddened eyes, raised his two large axes high, and charged out like a whirlwind.
His axes were already thirsty!
With just two swings, several oncoming trolls were felled, and he shouted loudly:
"Assault team, follow me!"
Over a hundred elite soldiers broke out from the formation, following Beelzebub into the troll ranks.
In the first exchange, hundreds of trolls were cut down.
Their choice to strike, combined with their natural instincts for coordination, amplified their formidable combat power.
The pressure from the trolls disappeared instantly.
The shield-bearers and spearmen at the front line, under the incredulous gaze of the Ail Elves, took two steps back of their own accord.
And the Bay soldiers, who were previously seen as reserves, calmly stepped forward.
Their synchronized actions displayed an indescribable beauty in coordination.
Meanwhile, Angela raised her longsword high, her radiant aura spreading, her simple order ringing loudly:
"Bay Territory! Attack!!!"
The Ail Elves and the trolls watching from the sidelines were bewildered, unable to comprehend Bay's next move.
They only saw the Bay soldiers step forward without stopping at the previous defensive line but continued advancing.
One step!
Two steps!
Three steps!
They crashed into the charging trolls!
The trolls fell!
More trolls rushed in.
They also fell!
They didn't even stop, forcefully pushing forward.
Any troll they encountered fell like melting snow.
Silently collapsing, as if they had never existed.
They advanced step by step, with hundreds of trolls falling with each stride.
Such "coordinated" scenes evoked an indescribable terror!
Annie, suddenly alarmed, looked closely.
She happened to see tall elite heavy soldiers standing among the first line of shield-bearers.
Each of them was broad and powerful, their armor making them even more imposing than the trolls.
Holding shields, they seemed to have no intention of defending, instead using them to push forward!
The trolls were shoved back, crashing into each other and piling up.
The spearmen took advantage, thrusting forward, piercing at least two trolls with each strike.
The wounded trolls fell and were trampled by the heavy soldiers.
The following reserve soldiers did not hesitate to finish them off!
The shield-bearers, though not as overtly powerful as the heavy soldiers, used the sharp spikes on their shields to press forward successfully during collisions with the trolls.
The troll defense line, which had already been shattered by the assault team, could not stop the deadly military formation pushing through.
Bay Territory's soldiers were like highly efficient killing machines—simple pushes and thrusts were enough to bring down the trolls.
It was a shocking, simple, and unadorned slaughter.
A banquet of death was laid out before them.
Only now did they realize that the advancing formation represented unparalleled fighting spirit and strength.
They didn't defend!
They only attacked!
Despite Bay soldiers showing such strength, the overwhelming troll army still brought immense pressure.
But Bay soldiers continued advancing, resolutely pressing forward.
"This is too dangerous!"
"It's reckless!"
"How could they withstand the troll army's charge like this?"
"Once their line breaks, how could they possibly stop the tide of trolls?"
"..."
The experienced Ail Elves quickly spotted the critical issue.
The advancing slaughter seemed fierce.
But their stretched line appeared "too fragile"!
If the trolls exploited their numbers and momentum to break through a section, it could lead to the collapse of the entire line.
In the end, these thousands of Bay soldiers could be overwhelmed by trolls.
Alarmed, Annie worried that Matthew hadn't noticed the danger and stepped forward to warn him.
But just as she moved, Angela, who was directing the battle, issued another order:
"Golem unit, move out!!"
Everyone watching was stunned!
Golems?
Where did the golems come from?
Thud!
Crack!
"Aah...!"
Suddenly, chaos erupted in the middle of the troll army.
Over twenty six-armed golems wielded modified bladed arms, creating a bloody mess among the trolls!
The trolls' momentum was immediately broken!