Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Chapter 411: Preparation

At first, the scouts approached, but Rain got rid of them with his magic. Just like before, he made them disappear underground and killed them by piercing their hearts.

Once that happened, the human army slowed down since they knew that something was off from the very moment they stopped receiving reports from the scouts, and there were no signs of them.

Three kilometers away from the capital, the human army came to a halt. In the dead of night, the soldiers worked diligently to establish their camps, their actions synchronized with military precision. However, only half of the soldiers focused on setting up the camp, while the other half fell into formation, preparing for an imminent task.

The night air was filled with an aura of anticipation and tension as they readied themselves for what lay ahead.

The King and Joanis decided to save half of their strength after marching almost nonstop for three days, but they still wanted to decrease the enemy's forces a bit while also making them get tired by forcing them to fight at night. Explore hidden tales at m,v l'-NovelBin.net

One hour later, an army of five thousand strong approached the Capital… It was such a small number compared to half of the strength of the human army, but only a few people could tell the numbers in the middle of that cloudy night… Even though they had been winning nonstop, they didn't drop their guard and kept using their heads to increase their chances of success while losing as little resources as possible.

The main unit leading the charge was an army of five hundred being led by the king's blade… without Karla and Branden, they had to work even harder to prove their worth, so they looked determined. However, their determination wavered when they found an army of magic people blocking their path and a familiar figure in front of them with his arms crossed.

The members of the king's blade couldn't hide their uneasy expressions when they recognized Rain among their enemies. A palpable tension filled the air as they faced the man they once knew as an ally.

Mixed emotions churned within them, as they came with the knowledge that they might have to fight against someone who had not only shown immense strength but had also saved many of their lives in the past.

Fear was evident in their eyes, not just because of Rain's known strength, but also because they were aware of the potent healing abilities he possessed and Terra possessed as well, which had saved countless lives during their previous encounters. Many felt a sense of indebtedness to him, knowing that his combat prowess had often drawn enemy attention away from them, allowing them to survive.

The conflicting feelings of fear, uncertainty, and the weight of past alliances were clear on their faces, creating an atmosphere of unease among the members of the king's blade as they faced off against their former comrade.

Many others who weren't members of the organization also recognized Rain, so they couldn't help but gulp nervously… a single punch would be enough for them to lose their lives, but they couldn't run away now. Dying facing the enemy was honorable. Running away would bring shame to their entire family. Even those who didn't come from military families valued that a lot.

The entire army kept marching, so the members of the king's blade didn't have the chance to hesitate for long… usually, some captains would be leading them, but not this time, they received the order to kill some of the magic people in one way or the other and they could only retreat once they receive the orders from the king and Joanis and it seemed that until now, they didn't receive the news that Rain was there or if they received it, they didn't care.

When they were three hundred meters away, several of the magic people took several steps forward and then pointed their hands at the enemies. Then, a barrage of water spears was fired at them…

The soldiers on the frontlines raised their shields and then it felt like they were being attacked by an army throwing buckets filled with water at them… even the sound of the impacts had been a joke. Some of them grinned from ear to ear.

The magic people didn't let that faze them, and they kept firing multiple water spears as the humans kept marching nonstop. Before long, the water snipers moved backward and another line of magic attackers arrived… in the next moment, countless wind blades flew toward the enemies.

The human soldiers kept holding their shields high, but this time, they slowed down a little… the wind blades were faster and had a bit more punch. Even if their shields had the power to nullify magic, they couldn't nullify weight. Moreover, the enemies were wet, and so was the ground… their footing wasn't perfect.

As the tension on the battlefield grew, a long line of heat sorcerers stepped forward. With practiced precision, they began summoning several fire tornadoes, their combined efforts creating a formidable display of magic. Although it wasn't daytime and the terrain was humid, the power of their spells remained high thanks to the mana used...

The sorcerers persisted in their spells, directing the fire tornadoes towards the human forces. The soldiers reacted swiftly, raising their shields to protect themselves and using them to dispel the flames when they came into contact. However, this defensive maneuver had an unintended consequence…

The intense heat from the fire tornadoes meeting the cold and damp terrain gave rise to a massive wave of steam that spread across the battlefield. The sudden veil of steam created an additional layer of chaos and confusion, obscuring the view and adding yet another challenge for the human army to contend with in their encounter with the magic people.

The wave of steam moved toward the magic people, so advancing didn't help the humans for a while… and then it happened…