79: Just go for it!

In the narrow mountain pass, massive bodies lay scattered across the ground, "slumbering" in twisted positions.

The thick smell of blood wafting through the air was almost tangible, pungent and nauseating.

The Soldier from the Viscount Territory who witnessed this scene was so shocked his jaw nearly hit the ground.

One had to consider how little time had passed from when the sounds of fighting first echoed to when these ambushing beasts were all slaughtered.

It had to be said that the strength and counter-killing efficiency of Red and the other three were absolutely terrifying.

But what surprised him most was that Lister had seen through the beast pack's ambush in advance.

Could a Baron from a small, impoverished territory truly possess such terrifying observational skills?

Amidst his amazement, the look in his eyes as he watched the four of them turned into profound awe.

The powerful are naturally revered!

Soon, under Lister's command, the battlefield was cleared.

After a brief rest, Lister said with a majestic tone, "Everyone, continue the march."

..."Roar!"

"Don't retreat! Everyone, hold the line!"

*Squelch!*

"Kill!"

In the heart of the Connor Territory, the roars of beasts, shouts, and wails intertwined constantly, making the place resemble a living hell.

After more than an hour of rushing at full speed, Lister's group finally arrived at the rear of the battlefield, which was also the rear of the Beast Tide.

On a small hillside, looking at the already tragic defensive line not far away, Lister's expression remained calm.

Although it was his first time witnessing such a scene personally, after being tempered for so long since coming to this world, his heart had long since become as hard as iron.

His gaze quickly swept across the battlefield, and he spotted the Silver Wolf King positioned at the rear.

It had to be said that it was extremely cautious and cunning—or to put it bluntly, it was afraid of death, as it had no intention of personally charging the defensive line.

Otherwise, with its strength, a defensive line without a single Silver Knight would have been unable to stop it.

The Magic Beasts under its command were the same; they roved through the beast pack, only launching half-hearted sneak attacks when the knights and Soldiers on the defensive line showed a weakness.

After all, they were just lacking in strength and cowed by the Silver Wolf King's "tyranny"; they weren't actually stupid. Who would truly be willing to give their all for something that might cost them their lives?

Lister was naturally pleased to see this situation. Whether it was a human knight legion, an orc army, or the Beast Tide before him...

As long as their hearts weren't united, they could never achieve great things. Currently, it was only because the overall strength of the Beast Tide surpassed that of the Connor Territory.

If the two sides were equal in strength, or if the Viscount Territory was slightly weaker, the winner of a war of attrition would surely be the side that was more desperate and united.

However, this didn't mean the Beast Tide before them wasn't powerful; their actual strength was still something that couldn't be ignored.

Maintaining a cautious mindset in everything he did, Lister asked, "Red, do you have any thoughts on the upcoming support operation?"

Compared to the less experienced Lister, Red, who had fought against races like the orcs, was clearly more experienced with such combat scenes.

Hearing this, Red rode his horse to Lister's side and analyzed seriously, "Reporting to Lord Lister, I believe that while the Beast Tide is powerful, it is actually full of holes."

"Not to mention their rear is empty—not a single Magic Beast has discovered us yet—even the beast packs attacking the defensive line are completely disorganized."

"Although their innate fighting abilities as Magic Beasts and wild animals are strong, they have no coordination or rapport with each other."

"For example, the beast pack led by two Magic Beasts attacking the far right of the defensive line; despite there not being a single knight on that line, they still haven't been able to break through."

"This is partly because those Soldiers are coordinating their defense well, but also because the beast pack's attacks have many weaknesses that are very easy to defend against."

"If that beast pack could attack in an orderly, intermittent fashion, they would not only save a lot of energy but also put immense mental pressure on the Soldiers on the line."

"Under such high pressure, those Soldiers would easily expose weaknesses themselves. Then, the two leading Magic Beasts would only need one charge to break the line and slaughter at will."

"Also, the left defensive line..."

Listening to Red's analysis of the current battlefield, Lister nodded from time to time.

To be able to observe the flaws of both sides so quickly and concisely and provide a counter-strategy, Red's command level was definitely not inferior to his own cultivation realm or combat strength.

This also gave Lister a new understanding of Red; he was truly a talent fit for a general.

However, while the two were deep in analysis, the Soldier from the Viscount Territory beside them was watching anxiously, thinking to himself: 'If you keep analyzing like this, I'm afraid I'll have to collect the Viscount's body in a moment.'

Perhaps having heard his inner thoughts, Lister and Red ended their analysis of the battlefield.

Ultimately, the support operation strategy Red arrived at through his analysis was... just charge!

Since the Beast Tide's attacks lacked any order, they didn't need to worry about much; they could just dive straight in and slaughter their way through.

Moreover, the Silver Wolf King's rear was now completely exposed to them, providing a perfect opportunity to capture the king to catch the rebels.

The next second, Lister, radiating the majesty of a lord, said loudly, "Red will deal with the Silver Wolf King. Spartacus, Dewey, Langman—the three of you will dive straight into the beast pack with me."

"The other Soldiers will advance from the periphery. Your main task is to use bows and arrows to suppress the beasts' movements and find the right moments to charge. If you encounter a Magic Beast, do not face it head-on; pull back with your horses immediately and use arrows to harass and suppress them."

"The Beast Tide invading the Viscount Territory today shall be your whetstone. Be sure to make the name of our Ironthorn Territory famous."

"Kill!"

As his voice fell, Lister, Red, and the other two knights charged out first, with the troop of Cavalry behind them following closely.

The Soldier from the Viscount Territory, who hadn't yet reacted, was left alone in the cold wind, but in the next moment, his gaze sharpened, and he rode his horse to catch up with the Cavalry.

"Clatter, clatter, clatter!"

As the sound of hooves shaking the ground rang out, the Silver Wolf King and the other Magic Beasts and wild animals at the rear of the tide suddenly trembled.

Turning quickly to look, the Silver Wolf King saw a human group of fewer than twenty people, and a trace of human-like disdain appeared in its eyes.

But in the next moment, it realized it was gravely mistaken.

Red, atop his galloping warhorse, suddenly had his longsword enveloped in explosive energy mixed with Combat Qi. With a "swish," five massive Red energy slashes shot violently toward the wolf's direction.

The terrifying aura radiating from them made the Silver Wolf King's fur stand on end, even from a distance.

"Roar~"