Chapter 657: Chapter 657 An Ambush from All Sides

“Hmm, hmm, hmm. Found them, the National Guardian General’s troops.”

Riding atop an armored demon in horse form, General Chuiye’s mouth twisted into a crazed smile, his gaunt face making the grin all the more sleazy,

“Just subdue them and spread the news of their defeat, and the Wansheng Country Army will immediately lose their will to fight.

Then, incorporating Wansheng Country into our territory will be like taking something from one’s pocket.”

A liaison officer with thick lips and curly dense hair approached Chuiye and reported, “General Chuiye, all other units have made contact and are rushing over.”

“Good, hard work.”

Lifting his binoculars, Chuiye surveyed Ajiket’s troops from afar. Within a few minutes, he noted a few Beastmen setting up decoys next to their camp, while others were retreating in an orderly fashion.

“Tsk—worthy of the Beastmen, indeed, their perception is sharp. We’ve only gotten a little closer, and they’ve immediately noticed.

If I hadn’t gotten my hands on this little thing from the research institute, I reckon we wouldn’t have noticed their little moves until they had all retreated.”

Clicking his tongue in displeasure, Chuiye issued commands to his army,

“Relay my order, full force attack, drive all those Beastmen scum to the ground! Show them the greatness of humanity! All this is for the glory of the Empire!”

Taking the heavy Knight Spear from his subordinate, Chuiye charged ahead, straight toward Ajiket’s camp, while tens of thousands of soldiers charged behind him.

Units 001, 002, and 003 of the Extermination Force jointly composed this large-scale Extermination Force.

Their only goal was to annihilate Ajiket’s troops, leading this war to victory for the Empire.

The other Extermination Forces also began to move, aiming to completely cut off Ajiket’s troops’ retreat, leaving them with no way out.

This battle would largely determine the direction of the war in the coming year.

Ajiket understood this as well.

Seeing the Luo Ze Empire’s army drawing ever closer, Ajiket clenched his teeth, hesitant no longer, and shouted to a young man with a ponytail not far away:

“Marco, continue the retreat with the troops, you must lead the troops out of danger!”

Then, Ajiket called over the Death Soldiers who were already prepared,

“Suicide Squad, ready yourselves! Absolutely do not let the human Heavy Cavalry break through our formation!”

“Yes!”

The Death Soldiers responded powerfully, their eyes devoid of any fear of death.

“Grand General…” Marco stopped in his tracks, gripped his Long Spear tightly, and after a moment of conflict, he ran resolutely to Ajiket’s side, “General Ajiket, let me cover the rear. The troops cannot be without you!”

Ajiket pushed Marco away with a shove.

Staggering to regain his balance, Marco looked up only to see the trident-shaped weapon suddenly appear in Ajiket’s hand, the sharp spur pointing right at his nose the next second.

“Now is not the time to argue about this, this is an order. With your abilities, you are not yet ready to confront the charge of these Heavy Cavalry!

I’ll say it again, lead the troops in retreat!

If you dare to disobey the command, I will strip you of your generalship!”

Seeing the resolve and indomitability in Ajiket’s eyes, Marco bit his lower lip tightly, clutching his Long Spear even firmer, and, with great reluctance, turned and began to retreat with the troops.

Within a few short minutes, the Beastmen’s forces split into two.

Ajiket led the Suicide Squad to cover the rear, while Marco led the rest of the troops in retreat.

Among the Suicide Squad were many middle-aged Beastmen, veterans of war with abundant experience.

Behind them was the future and hope of Wansheng Country.

As long as Marco could keep the troops alive…

Even if just by a little, the hope of reclaiming their land would indeed increase significantly.

These middle-aged Beastmen’s convictions wouldn’t be shaken.

They lined up, releasing various Skills to increase Defense, building a wall with their bodies and blood.

“Indomitable.”

“Copper Wall Iron Curtain.”

“Unfallen Fortress.”

Soon, the Iron cavalry of the Luo Ze Empire and the human wall built by the Suicide Squad collided,

The Luo Ze Empire’s army refused to be outdone, unleashing various Skills to strengthen their Attacks or to bypass Defense,

“Centaur,”

“Pierce,”

“Momentum Surge,”

Sharp Knight Spears pierced through the defenses built by the Beastmen, pairs of Iron Hooves digging deep into the snow, providing powerful momentum, intending to completely shred the Beastmen’s line of Defense.

Yet, even if some Beastmen couldn’t withstand the humans’ Knight Spears, they still used their bodies, doing everything in their power to block the human forces’ charge.

Ajiket’s steel fork and Chui Ye’s Knight Spear intertwined.

Ajiket caught Chui Ye’s Knight Spear within the prongs of his steel fork and pushed forcefully to the right, hoping to overturn Chui Ye with brute force.

Unfortunately, Chui Ye withdrew in time, controlling his mount to back away, withdrawing his huge Knight Spear from the steel fork and then immediately thrusting it towards Ajiket’s heart once again.

Ajiket’s steel fork spun quickly, colliding once again with the oncoming spear.

Both sides fell into a brief deadlock.

“General Ajiket of the National Guardian General, I didn’t expect you to personally join the battle.

Haha, should I say, Wansheng Country has no one else to send but you!

Let me tell you! You Beastmen are finished. There are troops lying in ambush in the direction of your retreat!

Stop your futile struggle and surrender quickly. At least according to the rules of the giant dragons, your lives can be spared.

Help us to build our nation well!”

Chui Ye tried to shake Ajiket, creating flaws, but who would have known Ajiket’s mind was still as water, his face expressionless.

Having dealt with the Luo Ze Empire for many years, Ajiket was well aware of the nuisance that the Luo Ze Empire presented.

Back then, and even now, it wasn’t surprising for the Luo Ze Empire to flank from behind.

Perhaps the Luo Ze Empire had anticipated that the Central Recovery Army would fight to the bitter end, which is why, back at Benliang City, the Luo Ze Empire had not exerted their full strength but had allowed them to scatter.

Afterward, they would defeat them one by one.

He should have realized it sooner, but at the time, there was no other choice but to flee.

No matter how many times, Ajiket would always lead his troops out of encirclement.

In this winter, taking back the plains and then building Defensive pressure, the Luo Ze Empire’s abnormal behavior, step by step, led the Recovery Army into the Luo Ze Empire’s trap.

“Gaining the advantage and not becoming arrogant, instead, becoming more cautious and contemplating the opponent’s psychology, formulating targeted battle strategies.

Humans truly are a rather fearsome opponent.”

With both hands exerting strength, Ajiket maneuvered Chui Ye’s spear, once again attempting to topple Chui Ye.

Chui Ye repeated his previous tactic, evading its edge.

Ajiket’s troops were already on their last legs; there was no need to confront them head-on.

Play along with him a bit more, let him witness the scene of his troops being slaughtered. By then, without much effort, the old General will naturally kneel and submit.