Chapter 1492 1332: Finally acting
''Why isn't Mr. Johnson and his Cavalrymen here yet?"
Alice asked anxiously. After experiencing so many battles, she had gotten used to her identity as Alex's aide. She observed the situation with him as soon as the healers treated the wounded personnel. Not only did Alex mention the upcoming plan to her, but she had also practiced the battle tactic several times in the mirage and she had gotten familiar with it. However, Johnson's Cavalrymen were nowhere in sight and they couldn't get in touch with them.
What exactly is going on?
"Accidents are bound to happen."
On the contrary, Alex was extremely calm. Even though it surprised him that Johnson had fallen behind in the first actual battle, accidents couldn't be avoided whether in the game or reality, after all. If they were to raise the white flag just because a part of their plan didn't work out, Alex's 'backstabbing' tactic wouldn't always work and he was aware of this fact.
''Alice send your healers over and hold them back."
"Yes, Mr. Alex."
Alice nodded without any hesitations. After Alex's special training, the healers weren't just capable of providing support and healing. Shortly after, Alice led her team of healers to above the fort wall. They extended her hands forward and swept several complicated gestures. A golden barrier emerged in a flash like a tall, solid stake before the Orc riders.
The Orc riders would have crushed the stake to bits if it were made of wood. However, the barrier formed from the healers' light element using mana was much sturdier. Not to mention, the barrier emanating with faint golden radiance was almost invisible in the white snowfield. The Orc riders crashed into the barrier heads first and the massive recoil propelled them into the air before sending them crashing heavily to the ground.
They'd instantly be dead if they were Humans. However, the Orcs had a stronger constitution, after all. Moreover, the soft, fluffy snowfield acted as a cushion for them. The Orcs crawled to their feet swiftly. They bellowed in anger and charged toward the fort with their highly raised weapons.
"What's going on?"
Not only Alice, but Joe, Randall, and the others also sensed that something was amiss. The group thought that Johnson's Cavalrymen were just delayed, but now, the situation seemed to be worse. No matter the soldiers or mercenaries, all of them were particular about luck. Even though they had been trained toughly by Alex, this was their first actual battle, after all. They wished for a good beginning that would result in successful results, where everyone coordinated well and they could delightfully slaughter the enemies. This way, not only could they be victorious, but they would also be confident in Alex's risky battle tactic. But now, Johnson's Cavalrymen who should be providing reinforcements from the rear didn't turn up and that left everyone worried. At this moment, Johnson's close to 100 Cavalrymen was their biggest support and only they had true battle strength.
'Could it be that we have to face the 600 Orcs ourselves? They are 10 times larger in forces than us!'
"Calm down. Look at your panicky selves. Accidents do happen on the battlefield and you guys should be aware of this. Now, stay calm and go according to plan."
Although Alex's voice wasn't loud, his strong words rang in everyone's ears. The wavering group felt a chill down their spines. Then, they calmed their frantic minds.
'Yeah, we should calm down. The emperor will never sent someone mediocre here and Sir Alex is really talented. He has proven this many times already.' Most of those present thought as they calmed down.
However, Alex wasn't simply rooting for his subordinates. If a few words of encouragement from him could calm them down and make them risk their lives against the enemies, he would rather shoot his mouth off to the enemies to make them bow their heads to the ground. Even though Alex was rather dissatisfied that Johnson didn't appear in the stipulated time, he knew that Johnson definitely wouldn't comply in appearance and oppose in heart. Although Johnson had objected to his views, he was confident that Johnson wouldn't purposely hold him back. Some problems must have happened, which was why Johnson hadn't appeared yet. But now, Alex didn't have the time to consider this problem. He would need to readjust his tactic.
"Joe, have you done what I asked?"
"All done, my Lord. The traps have been set up completely and I guarantee that none of them will be spared!"
Joe gestured hurriedly while Alex nodded and turned to the group.
"Randall, lead your men to both sides of the fort wall and continue to attack the Orcs. Anvil and Marcus shall stay behind the fort walls. As for the remaining Orcs…"
Alex swung his hand with might and a pitch-black sword emerged in his hand.
"Leave them to me."
"Yes, my Lord!"
The group found their pillar of support after hearing those words. Everyone apart from the Half-Demons had witnessed Alex's formidable strength.
Shortly after, the group withdrew from the fort walls and this was a sign of weakness in Gholug's eyes. As expected, these Humans lack the brave spirits of the Orc.
'Just look at them. Running away after facing some resistance. How weak!'
"Attack! Kill the scheming, hateful Humans!"
Gholug's tribesmen lifted their arms and yelled fiercely. Then, they charged toward the broken fort entrance.
However, at the next moment, a series of dazzling flashes blinded his eyes. The earth shook to a loud explosion and a huge blaze rushed into the sky while engulfing the Orcs.
"Argh!"
The powerful air stream struck Gholug head-on and he fell heavily on the ground. When he lifted his head, the scene before his eyes left him stunned.
The fort walls had completely crumbled. The corpses of his fellow tribesmen laid in a pool of blood everywhere. The 200 Orc riders who led the charge lost their lives in this sudden explosion. Not only that, but the crumbled walls had also buried their only path and they no longer had any other ways to enter the fort.
Facing continuous setbacks, the Orc riders had lost their courage. Their morale fell drastically after Johnson's Cavalrymen had fooled them previously. And now, they hadn't even touched a single hair on the Humans and they had lost almost half of their tribe. Even though they still had 300 tribesmen around and were still far advantageous against the Humans in numbers, the Orcs had grown timid. They came to an abrupt halt and paced about hesitantly.
'These Humans are too cunning and terrifying. We haven't even taken a good look at their faces and so many of us have died. If this continues…'
"What are you guys doing?!"
Gholug turned around and saw his tribesmen coming to a halt. He berated and pointed forward.
"Humans! Scheming! We must kill them! We, warriors, will not back down! Our tribesmen and children are inside! Kill the Humans!"
The hesitant Orcs raved fiercely to Gholug's words. They urged on their Rhino Beast and charged toward the fort with all their might. And now, they were getting closer and closer to the fort!
At this moment, they spotted a dark shadow leaping down from the fort wall. Then, a dazzling ray erupted and enveloped the Orcs like a wild rainstorms.
Alex had struck!
He leaped down from the fort wall and dashed toward the sea of Orcs in a dark shadow. The Half-Demons gazed in awe and even though they had been through training sessions with Alex, they had never fought alongside him. Therefore, they weren't aware of this young overlord's strength. They exclaimed in astonishment as he faced the 300 Orc riders alone. On the other hand, the group of mercenaries who had fought shoulder to shoulder with Alex looked on calmly.
They didn't fluster like the Half-Demons. Instead, they quickly hopped on to their preparations to coordinate with Alex in his attack.
The Orc riders bellowed fiercely. Not only did they fail to capture any Humans after being led about by Johnson's Cavalrymen like fools, but they also fell into the Humans' trap, where the fort wall collapsed and buried 200 of their companions. As soon as they witnessed a fearless human dashing toward them, they howled fiercely and challenged him. The skinny, fragile human wasn't worth a mention to them at all. They wanted to capture him, break his hands and legs, and leave him dying in endless pain. This was the only way to vent their frustrations!
"Human! Attack!"
A murderous glint flashed in Gholug's eyes. He stretched his hand out to push the Human down. But Alex lifted his head and swept a glance at him.
A cold, shimmering light flashed.
The earth-shattering, vast sky of stars dazzled and the razor-sharp sword aura whizzed toward the defenseless Gholug.
The flickering radiance ripped through his massive body without any resistance. Fresh blood splashed and the impact propelled him into the air. Then, he crashed lifelessly on the ground.
At the same time, Alex moved forward.
[Night Walking]
No one could keep up with his speed. A series of afterimages leaped across the snowy field and in the blink of an eye, Alex arrived in the middle of the Orc rider group. Even though he was surrounded by a dozen massive Orcs, he didn't fluster at all.
The beast have been unleashed.
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