Magic Mech Wars Steel Torrent-Chapter 68 The Outbreak of War

On the Saint Continent, in the year 3250 of the Valer Calendar.

Summer, August 30th.

In this world where there is no distinction between big and small months, August 30th is the last day of this month.

Due to the heavy rain in the previous few days, the army of the Rankou Kingdom did not rush to launch a general offensive. Therefore, the roughly estimated decisive battle time in the original plan was postponed to today.

Moreover, both yesterday and today during the daytime, the weather was sunny, and the muddy ground had almost disappeared. Whether it was the advance of the soldiers or the unique knight mechas of the Rankou Kingdom, their mobility could be well guaranteed.

So, tonight might be the time for the decisive battle!

As expected, the scouts of the Yaminik Kingdom also detected the movement of the Rankou Kingdom.

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When evening came.

The Second and Third Army Corps in the west of the Rankou Kingdom, as well as 150 third-order knight mechas, 280 second-order knight mechas, and 670 first-order knight mechas of the Second Army Corps in the north, had already entered a standby state. The surging magic element power cores could be cl

early felt even from a long distance!

A large number of troops had also entered the hilly terrain covered with thick shrubs, and various types of soldiers had taken their designated positions as planned.

A total of 23,000 troops could attack at any moment!

The pressure suddenly fell on the side of the Yaminik Kingdom.

Even though they were separated from the enemy by a small river, and had built a defensive fortification ten meters high by the river, and there was even a fortress built against a large mountain in the rear. However, the whole country only had more than 50,000 troops. Due to the previous battle los

ses and consumption, including the wounded, the whole kingdom now only had 27,000 troops.

The number of troops that could be dispatched to this main battlefield was only 12,000.

All the third-order knight mechas that could still move were only 96. The total number of second-order and first-order knight mechas added together was only 375.

Even as the defending side, they were at an absolute disadvantage!

If they retreated to the fortress, they, who almost had no reinforcements, would only be a lone army trapped and killed in the fortress.

Therefore, they must hold fast to this small river that was at most 20 meters wide!

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"Whoo——!"

The magic horn of the Rankou Kingdom's attack sounded at sunset!

The whole army launched a general offensive!

"Warriors of the Rankou Kingdom! Capture the front position, and the Yaminik Kingdom will be ours!"

"Before the conscripted troops of the kingdom arrive, the money and beautiful women in the rear cities will be your spoils of war!"

"For the glory of the Rankou Kingdom and for the glory of our warriors, charge!"

With the leading shout of the frontline commander, and under the lead of the knight mechas clearing the way, the soldiers in various positions of the hilly area began to launch attacks towards the targets they had planned to capture!

"Charge——!"

"Charge——!"

"Slaughter these weak pigs of the Yaminik Kingdom!"

The morale of the soldiers was also maximized at this time!

At the same time, behind them.

The mage groups were chanting the inspiring "morale" magic. This kind of magic was a group joint casting, a spiritual magic aimed at large military groups, which could weaken the soldiers' fear as much as possible and increase their fighting will!

After the first wave of morale magic was successfully cast, they would quickly follow up with various group magic buffs until their magic power was exhausted!

The killing began!

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"Soldiers! The villains of the Rankou Kingdom are right in front of us. Behind us is our motherland, the place where our families are!"

"Pick up the weapons in your hands and repel these hateful invaders!"

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"For our motherland and our families!"

Prince Tewart also stepped forward personally to shout and boost the overall morale!

Their mage groups were also doing something similar to the enemy's. However, they were not mainly boosting morale but trying to eliminate fear as much as possible!

In the hearts of their soldiers, there was not only the fear of being defeated and killed soon, but also the fear of being unable to protect their families in the motherland behind them. They couldn't even know whether they could hold their ground in this battle, and even if they did, how many of th

em could survive?

Among the soldiers left in the country, under the personal leadership of the king, could they hold the last line of defense of the capital?

They knew nothing and didn't even dare to think about it in detail!

The only thing they could do was...

Fight against the enemy in front of them!

"Boom, boom, boom——!"

The magic cannons of the third-order mechas spewed out violent magic elements, unleashing their terrifying killing power!

The special fourth-order and fifth-order knight mechas of the main generals on both sides had also engaged in a fierce battle!

In the rear.

Su Lian and the others, on the highest platform of the fortress, were dressed in the military uniforms of the Yaminik Kingdom and wore masks, silently watching everything happening in front of them, the war that was almost within reach!

Su Lian, with his eyes attached with the Eagle Eye magic, was also closely watching every plant and tree on the battlefield.

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"There are many hills in the area, and the maximum height difference of the undulations is 100 meters. Even with a twofold difference in troop strength, with the defensive advantage, it's still impossible to determine the outcome in a short time." Angus analyzed the battlefield calmly.

In fact, he didn't have to say it out loud. Obviously, he said it on purpose for others to hear.

"This Prince Tewart is so brave." Su Lian stared at Tewart, who was in the middle of the defensive fortification, which was also a forward position.

"To concentrate the enemy's troops to the greatest extent and give us the best opportunity to cause maximum damage, without a better strategy to use, this is the best way for him to lure the enemy, attracting the enemy troops to kill him, the main general." Angus still calmly explained.

He seemed to be a cold-blooded person without emotions. Everything happening in front of him was just like ants colliding with each other in his eyes.

And in fact, in their line of sight, it seemed to be exactly such a scene.

Under the afterglow of the dusk, amidst the gorgeous magic attacks of both sides, from a distance, they looked like ants but were actually lives fighting each other.

"General Angus." Su Lian suddenly called out.

"You can just call me Commander." Angus thought he didn't deserve the title of general yet.

"Looking at them, do you have the thought that you absolutely don't want war to happen in your own country?" Su Lian asked.

The expressions of the others slightly changed.

This was almost the thought that would arise in the hearts of each of them. Seeing this scene, they definitely didn't want such a scene to happen in their own country!

But...

The tone of Su Lian didn't sound like what a twelve-year-old child should have at all?

Somehow, it made them feel a bit scared.

"Aren't we already doing that?" Angus asked in reply.

They came to balance the war between the two sides in order to ensure that there would be no existence that could threaten their country due to the mutual consumption of war around their country.

"This is just a defensive strategy." Su Lian said.

"What do you want to express?" Angus sensed something.

"By balancing the surrounding countries, we, who only have enemies in the east and south, can enjoy stability relying on our geographical advantages. This stability has lasted for hundreds of years and may continue in the future until our kingdom collapses due to internal problems on its own or a po

werful and invincible empire appears from the outside!"

"Will that kind of future exist if we just keep defending?"

"No... When do you think it will exist?"

Su Lian asked calmly with a tone and content that were completely unlike those of a child.

"Can I understand your words as treason? As a noble of the prince, you are actually imagining such a future." Angus asked indifferently.

The others around them suddenly tensed up!

Why did their conversation suddenly turn into this?

"Precisely because my surname is 'Suman', I should consider such things even more, don't you think, General Angus?" Su Lian turned to look at Angus and asked again.

And once again, he used the address of "General Angus".

It seemed to be asking...

Do you want to become a general?

...

"Then my answer is that it may come to an end when a powerful empire appears from the outside. Also, please call me Commander Angus." Angus corrected solemnly.

Did I fail? Su Lian's heart moved slightly.

"A very standard answer. Then what's the solution?" Su Lian continued to ask.

"There isn't one, and it's not a problem that I should think about either." Angus still gave a serious and standard answer.

The subordinates who were truly under Angus behind them didn't even dare to breathe loudly!

There was already a great deal of pressure faintly building up between the two of them during their conversation!

During the war between these two countries, they were actually discussing such a topic!

"The solution is very simple. There is one and only one."

"Defending is just waiting for destruction passively or a cowardly act of passing the problem on to future generations."

"Only by attacking can it be the best defense!"

There was an obvious murderous intent in Su Lian's tone at this time, and the subordinates behind him had also tensed up their bodies!

Only Angus, still as immovable as a mountain, showed no reaction at all.

"But it seems..."

"Commander Angus, you don't seem to share the same thoughts as naive me."

"As expected, you are one of the commanders that Grandpa often praises. You have unique and mature insights. You're so amazing, aren't you?"

Su Lian's tone suddenly changed sharply, returning to the tone that a child should have.

That feeling was as if a child had a heartfelt admiration for a powerful adult.

But at this moment, everyone knew that it was just...

Su Lian's disguise!

Since Angus was not on the side of his Prince Ursa, then everything he said just now was just the innocent words of a child!

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『The grandson of this Prince Ursa is so terrifying!』

...

In their hearts, this common thought couldn't help but arise!

A twelve-year-old child?

Are you kidding me!

A person with such scheming, words, and tone, even if their age were doubled, no! Even tripled, it would still be too young!

It's so terrifying!

...

At this moment, Su Lian's gaze returned to the battlefield in front of him again. It seemed as if nothing had happened just now. Angus's subordinates finally relaxed. When they came back to their senses, the backs of some of them were already soaked with sweat.

Su Lian's heart was also a little disappointed.

Tsk.

As expected, this Angus couldn't be easily brought into the camp like Tuttle. He truly deserves to be one of the worst candidates as evaluated by Grandpa.

However...

Caroline sent this commander to bring me here. It shouldn't be just because he didn't want me to win him over, right?

After all, before this, my appearance was just that of a twelve-year-old child who liked to do research.

Su Lian squinted his eyes and thought.