Reincarnated as incubus: I didn't mean to seduce you!

Chapter 858 252 Kael's Domain: The Beginning of the War - The Fall of Gransham Territory (10K)_5

"Imre, I truly want you to understand, I believe you're not colluding with the Crusaders, but... this charge, you can't go!"

Imre's friend patted his shoulder and said:

"You are the legitimate heir to the Gransham Territory, and after the Marquis Gransham met with issues, you are the only one who can effectively manage this domain.

If the [Dawn Star] can successfully detonate, the arrangements for the subsequent affairs of Gransham City will require your handling.

You must live well, for the Federation.

The charge, leave it to me. I need to borrow Gransham City's Spin for a bit... most likely for the kind that won't come back."

Imre opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, could only bow his head dejectedly:

"I understand, I will assist you well."

Several members of the Silver Guard Army glanced at each other and smiled.

"What expression is that, kid? The things you're doing are to save our necks, at least until we lead the large troops into the Crusaders' depths, we can't die yet."

"Exactly, exactly, why? Such an important task is handed to you, and you're not happy."

"Don't waste time, the Crusaders have crossed the northern wilderness, coming to Gransham Territory, there's a big problem here, I'm afraid... it's a prelude to full-scale war.

This task must be completed, it must provide the rear with preparation time, otherwise the consequences are unthinkable."

Imre took a deep breath, stood on the high platform, and shouted loudly to the surrounding and below the territory's private soldiers:

"Everyone, as you see, Gransham has been invaded by outsiders, we have no retreat, beyond this city wall is our illusion.

Now, I need someone to execute a difficult mission, escort these fellow Silver Guards into the heart of the Crusaders.

This is destined to be a one-way battle, but facing them head-on is unfavorable, allowing them to massacre is unacceptable.

If we want to protect the families in the town, we must have those who are willing to make sacrifices.

Now, those who would tilt the heavens, step forward!"

As soon as the words fell, a dense sound of footsteps arose.

Several members of the Silver Guard Army laughed heartily, their laughter was so bold, it seemed to resound through the world.

Imre was also laughing, with a tinge of melancholy in his laughter:

"Very well... worthy warriors of our Gransham family! The blood has not cooled, with you all, what is there to fear?"

His face was full of the agony of choice.

Personally sending these people to their deaths, the heavy pressure was almost unbearable for him.

In the dusk, several members of the Silver Guard Army, silently bearing the [Dawn Star], along with a private army occupying half of the Gransham family, rushed out of the city gates, moving forward without hesitation into the boundless twilight.

To make the purpose of this operation less conspicuous, several members of the Silver Guard Army split into two routes, beginning to roam on the outermost circle of Gransham City.

These two teams knew very well what they needed to do now.

Related news was rapidly arriving at the Royal Court; for them, whether to use the finality bomb wasn't the key.

The most important thing was to delay the Crusaders' ascent to Gransham City, the [Dawn Star] was the final decisive force, only to be employed once it became clear all was lost.

However, this evening, both sides quickly unfolded a brief skirmish between cavalry and infantry on the outer grassland.

The moment hostilities commenced, Gransham Territory's private troops, owing to regular army training over the years, most possessed at least some decent archery skills.

As the hooves hit the ground, a meteor-like rain of arrows fell from the sky, causing considerable trouble for the Crusaders on the battlefield.

Some soldiers with inferior defenses were severely wounded in the first round.

Yet, these Crusader warriors, steadfast in their faith, hesitated not a moment to pull the arrows from their bodies, loudly proclaiming:

"Fellows, now is the time to offer everything for the god we cherish, to cleanse any enemy attempting to disturb world peace, is our rightful choice."

Hearing the opposition's cold, powerful shouts, Imre watched from afar, his eyes filled with rage.

The most troublesome situation had emerged.

This group was not the ordinary kind who merely prayed for godly blessings without any sacrifice.

Had they been that kind, even assembled as an army, they would be a mob lacking ideals and resolve.

But this time, the Crusaders were truly different.

They never lacked the resolve to bleed and sacrifice for their faith in god; both sides were resolute in their stances.

The victory elements created by man, under the unwavering faith of the opposition, became precarious.

After several rounds of engagement, the cavalry of Gransham rapidly scattered in disarray.

Several members of the Silver Guard Army caught sight of each other from a distance, then began planning a counter assault on the infantry-centric regiment.

They never intended to charge directly from the start.

For the cavalry, a direct charge was a quick death path, entrapping them in a surround by many strong foes.

Hence, the appropriate strategy was to use their mounts to constantly move, to harvest as many enemies as possible, creating an opportunity for the other side to breach the battlefield and deploy the [Dawn Star].