Double battle

The next day, the demon troops began to gather together. At that moment, the real battle began.

A messenger read out to them: "As the enemy army number approximately 65,000 men, preparations must be made to avoid a bloodbath. Each block will be assigned a task that must be done under the penalty of death. Please take note of all the information written below.''

The wording was obviously well thought out, indicating that the important thing was that the task was done, not that they did it themselves.

Basically, it was up to them to arrange it. Also, the sentence might seem strict, but it was rarely - if ever - applied.

- - -

At night, Jean re-explained the mission assigned to his block in front of anxious looks.

''The objective is the 3rd enemy supply line. A difficult mission and one that would require more than a squadron.'' his words did not reassure them.

''However! The enemy will not suspect our actions, and even less so given our numbers. We've got the surprise element! And we will win! On the march!''

All the necessary food was laid out in their backpacks.

[The 'war option' menu has been updated.] Eloise opened the notification as she set off.

[Cleppe's bloc (squadron) - 143 men

Captain: Jean. 142 troops, 66 of whom are directly under his command.

1st Lieutenant: Alain. 39 troops, all under his command.

2nd Lieutenant: Benjamin. 35 troops, all under his command.

Mission: Prevent the supply of the 3rd road.

Note: The mission will be automatically stopped if more than 10% of the troops die.

Note: Each enemy killed will bring 10 energy units, each enemy captured will bring 50].

...

The next day.

''Charge!''

Although many missions were given the day before, the imperial power did not hesitate and charged towards the enemy lines. It was a kind of diversion with the prisoners and dangers as sacrifices.

They weren't badly equipped, but charging at 2000 against 65,000 revealed nothing but suicide.

''Shields up! This is what will save your life!'' The commander of this small army commanded from his horse. And even though he was in the front ranks, his strength as a Grandmaster Knight would surely allow him to survive.

The distance to the enemy was closing. At this point, the demons had time to position their weapons of war.

In an instant, the energy cannons fired highly concentrated impure energy whose pressure was comparable to a gigantic fire that the prisoners struggled to counter despite their shields.

''Hold on! If we don't succeed this time, we'll charge again.''

All around them, the prisoners saw humans being charred or pierced, screaming in pain.

But once they fell to the ground, without a shield, they couldn't survive for long. That's why each of them held on to their last hold, petrifying any inexperienced demon with fear.

''Now! Breakthrough the enemy formation!''

Once in hand-to-hand combat, less than 200 soldiers had died, demonstrating their will to live. At that moment, they proved to be even more terrifying. Each of them, even in 1-on-10 combat, managed to survive long enough to break through the formation.

One blow was not enough to take them down. The cries of pain and despair were their greatest proof of the will to live! It took 10, 20, or even 30 hits to knock them down.

Despite this, their numbers dwindled sharply. There were only 1700 prisoners left out of the original 2000. At this point, the imperial army that followed them attacked the demons under pressure.

30 minutes later, the imperial army returned without having killed many soldiers: they mainly attacked the non-commissioned officers and junior officers. Still, the pressure was enormous, and they had scored a big hit.

- - -

At the same time.

To the west, behind the army of humanity, a group with wagons was approaching the battle site.

After a moment, a light flickered from the leader's body.

''Here will be fine.'' The chief indicated

''Chief, are you sure about this? Cleppe is one of the fighting forces. If they find out what we are doing, they will never leave us alone!''

''What? Are you defying orders?!''

"I wouldn't dare!''

''This is one of the only ones the hybrids gave us, it must have an impact!''

''Sorry, I wasn't thinking far enough.''

''Continue the installation guys!''

Hearing these words, the group hurried to unload the drills. Putting their energy into it, the earth was dug deeper and deeper.

"Just a little bit more!'' The leader's body was sparkling more and more.

The next moment, however, the people powering the drills had their heads pierced by energy.

''Stop them!'' Voices could be heard in the distance.

''Fuck! It's the sects' alliance! How did they find us?''

''Keep going!'' The leader ordered before devouring drugs.

But in an instant, the group found itself surrounded, and all its members died protecting their leader.

"Fuck you all!'' In a burst of courage, he picked up a sphere that could barely fit in his arms before using all of his energy to blow up the materials stored in the carts.

''Stop him!''

Despite their efforts, they couldn't stop all of his energy. As the first cart exploded, the others followed in an explosion that destroyed everything within 10 meters, leaving the leader barely alive.

''For humanity! For the revolution!'' Jumping into the hole, he inserted energy into the sphere.

It was over.

The leader died instantly, as did the alliance of sects. They were literally vaporized by an explosion whose radius surpassed comprehension. At the same time, the trees and scenery flew up and vaporized, leaving only a gigantic crater in a wave of red energy. After a while, all that was left was a half-dead low Paladin and a flickering light: the artifact who had located the area of energy needed for an explosion of this size.