Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

“Don’t let them escape!” A furious roar drifted into their ears.

William could tell that it was the enemy cavalry commander, but he couldn’t care less. If they stopped here, they would be besieged on all sides led his troops to claw their way out of the enemy lines!

“Don’t stop! Keep eyes your eyes forward and kill anyone who blocks our path!” He shouted as he swung his sword without resting.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Clang!

Just then, he found himself unable to take another step as a towering figure blocked his path.

It was a warrior holding a two-handed broadsword. He was dressed in a mithril-plated steel armor with a flashy red cape.

William narrowed his eyes. He could sense that this guy was also a Transcendent Knight and he was more powerful than the cavalry commander he fought earlier!

We are so close! I just need to defeat this guy so we can break through this encirclement!

Thinking about this, he released a flurry of slashes and stabs.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Clang! Clang!

He was using an averaged-length sword so he had the advantage in speed.

“Not bad!” The other party remarked with a grin.

William could see the guy’s taunting smile, but he didn’t let it affect his emotions. With one wrong move, his entire army would fall apart!

“Butch, Fredrinn, lead the troops and force your way out of this encirclement! I will guard the rear!” William shouted, his face looking unsightly to behold.

Even with his speed advantage, he could still not land a direct hit on the other party. He didn’t want to admit it, but this guy was more powerful than him!

“Do you think I will let you guys escape?” The Transcendent Knight sneered. He then ferociously swung his broadsword in an attempt to cut off their path of retreat.

However…

William blocked his broadsword with a wave of his weapon.

Clang!

William gritted his teeth as he forcefully took the blow. His mount buckled under the immense force, almost making William lose his balance.

“Sir William!” Fredrinn and the others looked at him with concern.

“Don’t look back! I can take out of myself!” William shouted as he jumped off of his horse.

Butch stared deeply at the old Transcendent Knight and gave him a nod before he took command over the troops. “Have some faith in your commander! We must leave first! Charge!”

The warriors no longer hesitated after hearing Butch’s words. They followed him as they forced their way out of the enemy encirclement.

Meanwhile, William did his best to prevent the Transcendent Knight from interfering with the retreat of his troops.

Clang!

“You guys are a bit too late!” The Transcendent Knight wielding the broadsword laughed coldly.

William frowned at his words. “What do you mean?”

“My comrades should have captured those slaves by now! Hahaha!” The other party responded.

William’s face fell. Most of his subordinates followed him to stop the enemies. Only a few had stayed to protect the slaves.

If that cavalry commander went to capture the slaves, there wouldn’t be anyone who could stop him! Unless…

He thought about the demonkin who was together with the slaves. He was the unstable factor who could turn this battle around, but he couldn’t bring himself to trust someone from a race with a notorious reputation.

Dammit! I need to get out of here!

***

“The enemies are coming! You guys retreat immediately! I will try to hold them back!” Shouted Henry who was tasked with protecting the slaves.

His subordinates gritted their teeth, but they still followed his command. They took the slaves and retreated with great haste.

Henry was watching them leave when the ground suddenly trembled. He turned his head and looked at the approaching army with a grave smile.

“A Transcendent Knight as my last opponent? A worthy final opponent for this old man!”

He let out a carefree laugh as he unsheathed his sword. He then squeezed his legs, urging his mount to charge forward.

With unwavering determination, he rushed into the enemy’s formation with only a sword in his hand!

“If you want to capture them, then you will have to go through me first!”

I always wanted to say that.

Henry grinned as he swung his sword.

Whoosh!

Clang!

A fast spear suddenly blocked his sword, causing a violent ‘clang’ as their weapons collided!

Henry’s arms shook from the impact.

Such immense power!

He could feel his bones breaking, but he didn’t retreat. He expertly maneuvered his mount to get some breathing room, but more enemies suddenly attacked him from all angles.

Shit!

Just then, a barrage of crossbow bolts flew over and killed the warriors who had surrounded him!

“Sir Henry, where are the others?” Fredrinn’s voice drifted into his ears, making Henry feel a hint of relief.

“I told them to escape. They should have gone far enough.” Henry responded.

However, he discovered that there was someone missing from the enemy’s side.

“Wait! Their commander isn’t here!” His face darkened when he realized the situation.

His goal wasn’t to kill me! His target is the slaves!

Hearing his words, Fredrinn and the others ignored the enemies and went to follow the tracks left by the slaves.

“Faster!” Henry shouted anxiously.

***

“Did you guys think that you can escape from your fate?” A voice filled with contempt drifted into the slaves’ ears.

Everyone fearfully turned their heads. Behind them was a warrior holding a spear and a shield. The aura exuded was so intense that it forced some of them to collapse!

“That guy is a Transcendent Knight!” Apoy gritted his teeth. He quickly grabbed Faye and positioned himself in front of her.

“You guys flee! We will deal with him!”

The warriors who were escorting them rushed toward the Transcendent Knight without hesitation.

“Futile resistance!” The spear-wielding Transcendent Knight laughed coldly as he brandished his spear.

In one move, three warriors were decapitated!

The scene made the slaves terrified. Some of them cried on the spot, while the others trembled with fear.

At this moment, Azazel who was silent the entire time suddenly whispered.

“Apoy, please protect Faye.”