A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 2304 - 1554: Assault

After all, they can only trust the Hero now!

Meanwhile, in the castle of the Lujiavia Duchy, the atmosphere was extremely tense.

"Although the enemy has temporarily paused their offensive, I believe it won’t be long before the Demon King’s Army attacks again."

Standing by the sand table was Gaius, the Captain of the Royal Guards of the Lujiavia Duchy, and opposite him stood a girl with long golden hair, dressed like an adventurer. She was none other than the Princess of the Lujiavia Duchy, and also an outstanding adventurer, Lizlet Ofer Lovia.

At this moment, she too was frowning, her face heavy with concern.

"With supplies and resources almost depleted, dragging it out longer will only make things worse."

"The whole city is sealed off now, escaping is impossible... Brave Lord, do you have any thoughts?"

As he spoke, the Captain of the Royal Guards turned his head to look at the five-member team standing on the other side of the long table — they were the heroes from the Guardian Country.

Upon hearing the Captain’s inquiry, the group exchanged glances, and then a black-haired man spoke.

"I think..."

"Woo woo woo---!!"

However, the black-haired man was interrupted by the sound of a horn in the distance. Everyone was startled when they heard it.

"It’s the attack horn!"

"Is the Demon King’s Army launching an attack?"

"Go check it out!"

The group hurriedly rushed out of the room, onto the city walls, looking outside against the cold wind. To their surprise, it was not the Demon King’s Army attacking. Instead, the army surrounding the Royal City was quickly turning, seemingly preparing to respond to an attack?

"Over there."

While everyone was still confused, a girl raised her hand, pointing into the distance. Following her line of sight, they finally saw an army gathering on a distant hill, and the banner they held high was...

"The flag of the Summoning Country! They’ve come to reinforce us!"

Upon seeing this scene, both the Captain of the Royal Guards and Lizlet exclaimed excitedly. Because the Royal City was surrounded, they couldn’t send for help, and several messenger soldiers sent out were captured and killed by the Demon King’s Army. In fact, they had lost hope of receiving reinforcements, but unexpectedly, reinforcements had indeed been dispatched!

"But... the numbers are way too few!"

Standing next to the girl, the black-haired man observed carefully, then showed a serious expression.

"They have less than ten thousand, and they seem to be infantry!"

"What? How can we fight like this?"

Hearing the black-haired man’s words, everyone was stunned, not knowing what to say. The Demon King’s Army not only had Demon Beasts but also thirty thousand Orc soldiers. Ordinary human infantry had no chance against Orcs!

Are they here to die?

Duanmu Huai stood at the forefront, with fully armed soldiers behind him. They were undoubtedly nervous and terrified because they faced thirty thousand from the Demon King’s Army, strong Orcs. Yet, they only numbered five thousand and were all infantry, which typically meant the battle was unwinnable.

But they stood there anyway.

Because leading them was the Hero!

Well, I have to admit, this is pretty awesome.

Duanmu Huai stood at the foremost, staring at the Demon King’s Army, his fingers opening and closing.

Alright then, let’s begin!

As Duanmu Huai’s thoughts shifted, a card appeared in his hand. He raised his right hand high and clenched it tightly!

[Chant: Sky Devouring Holy Dragon]!

"Roar---!!"

With a roar echoing across the battlefield, the sacred White Dragon spread its feathered wings, emerging behind Duanmu Huai. It raised its head, roaring to the sky.

Next... [Yera’s Prayer] [Holy Relic of Wishing] [Celestial Gate]

Sublime and sacred chanting filled the soldiers’ ears. They exchanged bewildered looks, not knowing where the prayers came from. Yet, with the chants, their deep-seated fears began to dissipate. Moreover, they felt an unfamiliar strength surging through them!

The heavy clouds dispersed, and sunlight shone upon the soldiers as they marveled at a huge, white door appearing from the clouds, surrounded by angels holding golden bells.

Duanmu Huai extended his right hand, and a Long Spear fell from the sky into his grip. He then drove the War Maiden’s Spear forcefully into the ground!

———!

The radiance from the spear bathed the soldiers, who were amazed to find their heavy armor now light as feathers. Moreover, an illusory layer of armor appeared around their bodies!

Is this a blessing from God?!

The sacred White Dragon had already settled before Duanmu Huai, bowing its head. Duanmu Huai, wielding a War Hammer, leapt onto the White Dragon. Turning back, he gazed at the soldiers behind him, raising his War Hammer and gesturing forward.

"Advance, warriors!"

As his words fell, Duanmu Huai grabbed the sacred White Dragon with his left hand, soaring into the sky, charging directly at the Demon King’s Army!

The soldiers hesitated for just a moment before...

"Oooohhh!! Charge!!!"

They raised their weapons high, charging like tigers down a mountain at the dumbfounded enemies below.

One must admit, what Duanmu Huai pulled off was indeed spectacular. When he, mounted on the White Dragon, charged into the Demon King’s ranks, they only realized too late.

But it was too late.

Pure white Breath erupted from the White Dragon’s mouth, piercing through the Demon King’s Army lines. Duanmu Huai swung his War Hammer, turning Orcs into pulp wherever he went. The soldiers exhibited a terrifying strength. Human soldiers usually stood no chance against Orcs, yet these soldiers easily withstood Orc attacks that could mash a human into pulp. Not only that, the Orcs, usually resilient, could not withstand the soldiers’ weapons, as their bodies became as fragile as tofu.

The soldiers merely needed to swing their Longswords to slice through Orcs and their weapons effortlessly!

Outnumbered and outmatched, typically, victory would be impossible. But now, against expectations, Duanmu Huai, riding the White Dragon, had shattered the Demon King’s formation. The soldiers following him unleashed a massacre, sending the Orcs fleeing in panic. After all, the Demon King’s Army shared a blood feud with the humans, especially the Orcs, who were the Demon King’s pawns. Most of the attacks on human villages and towns since the war began were carried out by these Orcs.

Many soldiers held deep personal grudges against the Orcs, and with the chance to avenge themselves, they would not let it slip away.

For the Demon King’s side, the initial visions from Duanmu Huai’s summoning had already left them terrified and dubious. Coupled with the formidable White Dragon and Duanmu Huai, who descended like a God of Death, and the frenzied soldiers following him, the Orcs were foolish, not mindless. Seeing no chance of victory, they naturally collapsed, beginning their retreat.

However, leaving won’t be that simple!

While the Demon King’s Army was thrown into chaos by the sudden assault, another horn echoed from within the besieged Luojia City. The gates swung open as the Hero and the soldiers of Luojia City charged out, seizing the moment to launch a counterattack on the Demon King’s Army!

At this moment, the outcome was decided!