Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

Chapter 443: Chapter 181: Fierce Flame Engulfs the City · The War Ends (Part 2)

This mortal risk applies to Avril as well. As she bowed her head and dashed out of the castle, she laid flat on the horse’s back and galloped madly towards the south of the city.

Luckily, the south did not suffer a large-scale collapse like the west. When Avril was ambushed by a group of gnoll hunters, she swiftly received assistance from a unit of injured soldiers. Together, they easily slaughtered the small unit of gnolls that had infiltrated.

As soon as the battle ended, Avril immediately asked the leading captain holding a warhammer, ”I am the Lord’s attendant, ordered to relay military intelligence to Chief Steward Hilude. Which unit are you from?”

This captain left an extremely profound impression on Avril during the battle moments ago. Despite dragging an injured right leg, he easily crushed two towering, muscular gnolls with powerful legs.

It was as if he could catch the gnolls’ throat with his eyes closed, effortlessly predicting the monsters’ next attack direction, making it seem the gnolls repeatedly willingly collided with his warhammer.

Though his ability is far inferior to Avril’s, his kill efficiency surpassed Avril’s by a large margin!

Avril almost certainly believed that if this captain could survive, he would inevitably become a remarkable, renowned Elite Knight in the future.

The robust Armed Attendant glanced at the young Female Knight atop her horse and grinned as he said, ”I know, I’ve seen you around the Lord before, which is why I immediately stepped in to assist.”

”But, there’s no need for you to remember our names, as we are about to enter the next round of counterattack. What you see now are just a group of souls destined for death.”

”Chief Steward Hilude is in the second block heading south, not far from here. If you have messages to convey to her, do so quickly, as she may soon lead the Forbidden Guard Knights in a counterstrike. Any delay may deprive you of the chance to relay commands amidst the intense battlefield and encirclement to her.”

Upon hearing this, Avril was delighted. Chief Steward Hilude is about to decide on a counterattack herself?

That would be great! Even if she dies on the road, she would have fulfilled her mission.

Nonetheless, she hurriedly thanked these young people before resolutely charging towards the frontline. Now, time equates to life! It concerns not only the territory’s survival, but also rescues more soldiers and civilians.

The sooner she relays the offensive message, urging Hilude to launch the attack swiftly, the greater the chance of human victory. Ultimately, humans genuinely do not have time to delay further; the desperate battlefield situation in the west is likely beyond Hilude’s imagination.

Guided by the soldiers, Avril soon traversed the remaining blocks. Along the road, she saw numerous soldiers preparing for battle; their orderly array demonstrated they had received effective rest. However, they still bore many scars and were stained with blood.

It’s safe to say humanity has truly reached its limit. Should this battle not repulse the enemy, losing the Outer City District will be inevitable.

Therefore, many Free People, initially hesitating, voluntarily formed Brotherhoods and War Gangs to actively engage in monster attacks in the fallen zone and around the battlefront.

Yet, the effect is minimal since the scale of the Monster Legion is larger than the entire population within Hesse Town. Relying on civilian power to resist these monsters is practically impossible.

Victory in this battle rests on the knights creating miracles!

When Avril saw Hilude, she realized the brave Divine Chosen Knight was almost unrecognizable. She was bathed in layers of blood stains, her previously radiant Gilded Armor dyed in red-black hues, and her once fair cheeks splattered with fresh blood.

At this moment, she was blood-soaked, looking crazed, only her golden Rare Level weapon still shone brilliantly, helping her maintain clarity.

Avril hurriedly approached Hilude and said, ”Chief Steward Hilude, the battle in the west has completely deteriorated. Lord Rong’en Priest nearly can’t withstand the monster onslaught. The Lord commands you to immediately launch an attack.”

Hilude glanced distantly towards the west; flames and fierce flame burned throughout the city, implying the human army has lost their defense line in vast areas. Otherwise, the military discipline wouldn’t allow such massive fires within their defense zone.

”I have already observed. The bloody battle in the south has cost the monsters their sharpness; amid their brutal losses, their morale has waned. Attacking the monsters now, if we can behead Gael Regon, the Tree Demon Legion could collapse entirely.”

After speaking, Hilude sternly gazed at Avril and said forcefully, ”However, all this requires time! You’ve come at the right time; you need to go to the west again and order Lord Rong’en immediately to burn the city on behalf of the Lord’s decree!”

”Burn the city!?” Avril gasped loudly, as this was a tactic she’d never considered.

”That’s right! I don’t know how Lord Rong’en is commanding, but obviously, his line is almost collapsing. At this point, sending in more reinforcements is pointless; only by sealing off retreat paths with flame can the situation be stabilized. Quickly deliver the order; should any issues arise later, I’ll shoulder the responsibility before the Lord!”