Merchant From Earth in the Magical World-Chapter 459 - 378: Squad Skirmish_2

As the bombs beneath the aircraft fell, Koleiji Knight swung his sword upward, sending an arc-shaped sword gleam cutting through the sky towards the Deer Hunter Dive Bomber.

The bomb missed its target, exploding fifty meters from the circular fortifications. Those inside felt as if they were in a frying pan, tossed into the air by the heaving ground.

The shockwave swept dust and debris across the ground, as mud and stones poured into the fortifications like a tide.

Koleiji Knight raised his shield to block the shockwave and debris, then lifted his sword and shouted, "The enemy is upon us! Prepare to fight! Kill!"

The Storm Knights raised their weapons in unison, shouting in response, "Kill!"

...

Yan Xing led the charge, advancing through the narrow trench with the heroes of the First Special Combat Squad.

After turning a corner, they saw a soldier in Wildwind Principality armor ten meters ahead, aiming a Sparrow Hunting Rifle at them.

The soldier, who had been pre-aiming at the corner, pulled the trigger the moment he saw Yan Xing emerge. The rifle’s responsiveness was far superior to the Charged Magic Wands they were equipped with. It had no short charging period, and the recoil immediately impacted his shoulder.

A bullet, spitting flames from the muzzle, shot towards the suddenly appearing enemy.

The bullet then struck a Magic shield that sprang up instantly. It ricocheted off the shield’s surface, creating ripples that altered its trajectory and caused it to burrow into the trench wall.

Damn... It’s a hero...

The soldier felt a numbness spread through his body, then lost consciousness.

Rushing out, Yan Xing didn’t dodge the rifle fire in the narrow passage. He strode forward, swiftly extending his left hand to deploy a pre-prepared Magic shield.

The shield deflected the incoming bullet, and Yan Xing immediately launched a chain of lightning, striking down the obstructing soldier.

The gunfire alerted the defending Wildwind Principality soldiers. Despite the dizziness from the recent close-range bombing, they raised their rifles and fired at Yan Xing.

Yan Xing maintained his Magic shield, angling it to deflect the incoming bullets.

This trench segment, about fifteen meters long, was the only passage to the circular fortifications ahead.

Breaking through would allow them to enter the inner part of the circular fortifications, giving his First Special Combat Squad a relatively spacious area to deploy. Otherwise, they would have to risk leaving the trench and advancing across ground riddled with bullets and whizzing Magic.

Fortunately, when Yan Xing decided to lead the team to intercept this group of Storm Knights, Chui Chui had timely diverted firepower to provide prolonged covering fire for this area.

The barrage prevented the Wildwind Principality’s Army’s subsequent reinforcements, effectively isolating this advanced enemy squad.

Then came the artillery barrage, followed by another bomb.

This assault prevented the enemy forces occupying the area from establishing an effective defense.

Firing hastily with their newly acquired rifles, the Wildwind Principality soldiers, still dazed from the bomb’s shockwave, had poor aim. Their missed shots and ricocheting bullets kicked up clouds of dust from the trench walls.

Shield raised, Yan Xing led his soldiers in a fearless charge. His longsword crackled with electric sparks from its accumulated lightning-aspected Magic energy. His left hand, holding up the shield, instantly altered its magical properties, forming a blast of compressed air that then exploded.

Like a shaped charge detonating, the shockwave surged forward through the narrow trench. It swept up wood fragments and stone debris, sending the soldiers blocking the path flying backward.

A single Magic spell cleared the path of enemies. Yan Xing and his men then charged out of the trench and into the circular fortification.

Just then, Koleiji Knight arrived with the Storm Knights. They counterattacked from higher ground, striking at the Eternal Domain heroes who had just burst out.

Moreover, Koleiji recognized the one leading the interception against his assault detachment... It was Yan Xing himself!

The Lord of the Eternal Domain, the spokesman for Thunderous Swamp.

He had actually led a team to the front line himself!

Not that genius Knight, Donna, who once fought alongside Lady Hibel at Anjik Fort.

Where had Donna gone?

Why was Yan Xing, the supreme commander of the Eternal Domain, here fighting this kind of battle?

Koleiji Knight couldn’t understand.

But he knew his chance for meritorious service had arrived.

If he could slay Yan Xing here, he could end this war.

His contribution would surely be enough to earn him the title of Earl.

Yan Xing’s unexpected appearance ignited all of Koleiji Knight’s fighting spirit.

He forgot everything else, his eyes and mind firmly locked on Yan Xing.

Invincible Strength

Bright Battle Armor

Bloodthirsty Technique

Attack Acceleration

Ready to Strike

Zealous Steel Blade

Koleiji Knight advanced step by step towards Yan Xing, layers of combat skills and magical auras radiating from him.

His armor was coated with a shimmering defensive enhancement Enchantment. His eyes turned crimson, fueled by his soaring fighting spirit, while acceleration Magic formed small whirlwinds at his feet.

The Knight’s sword, after Enchantment, grew wider and longer.

Yan Xing, who was organizing his subordinates into formation, sensed the approaching danger. He saw Koleiji Knight. Simultaneously, Chui Chui displayed the intelligence gathered on Koleiji via Yan Xing’s glasses.

The Wildwind Principality’s elite Storm Knights were divided into five detachments, and Koleiji Knight was the commander of the Fourth Detachment.

He excelled at leading assault teams and was extremely aggressive, having earned many merits under Anderson’s command.

Moreover, Koleiji Knight’s attacks were not reckless; he possessed excellent observational skills for assessing the battlefield’s developments. Thus, in critical situations, he could often lead his detachment to retreat unscathed.

In short, strong generals don’t command weak soldiers.

Those chosen by Anderson to be Storm Knights were undoubtedly powerful heroes. According to the Eternal Domain’s new combat hero standards, they were at least elite-level.

As one of the five detachment commanders, Koleiji Knight’s strength was naturally even more formidable.

Chui Chui assessed Koleiji Knight’s comprehensive combat power at 5,000.

This was only an estimate of Koleiji Knight’s combat strength based on available intelligence. Considering his extensive combat experience, battlefield performance, and other factors, his actual combat effectiveness would undoubtedly be somewhat higher.

Just like Donna...

Donna’s comprehensive combat power rating was less than 3,000. However, with the advanced weaponry provided by the Eternal Domain, along with various informational, material, and personnel support, she could still contend with Storm Knight detachment commanders in single combat.

Of course, talent was the most critical factor.

Even Hibel spoke endlessly of Donna’s combat talent.

Yan Xing quickly scanned the information from Chui Chui, gaining a general understanding of the advancing Koleiji Knight’s strength.

Currently, his First Special Combat Squad faced the Storm Knights’ Fourth Detachment and was at a clear numerical disadvantage.

They also lacked a terrain advantage.

Therefore, after charging out, they didn’t rush into battle but focused on maintaining their formation.

Waiting... for their surprise reinforcements.

The Storm Knights, numerous and holding the advantage of high ground, were full of fighting spirit.

They upheld their knightly honor, clad in battle armor and wielding warhammers, swords, and other cold weapons. Their bodies glowed with multiple buffing Enchantments as they charged the enemy heroes from various directions.

And above their heads...

Combat Puppet Guards in Winged Suits flew in.

At an altitude of one hundred meters, they deployed their parachutes. The drag slowed their descent as they simultaneously shed their Winged Suits.

The parachutes carried away the Winged Suits. The Combat Puppet Guards, now clad in black leather combat suits fitted with additional protective plates, accelerated their descent.

When they were about ten meters from the ground, they simultaneously drew their upgraded Special Guard Tang Swords and slashed down at the enemies below.

The Storm Knights on the ground sensed the danger from above. Their combat instincts made them quickly raise their shields or ready their weapons to defend.

But this strike concentrated the kinetic energy from the descent of the Combat Puppet Guards.

The point of impact was precisely calculated, allowing the Combat Puppet Guards to strike from the optimal angle, concentrating all their force onto a single point.

The resulting impact was like the crushing weight of a mountain.

The Special Guard Tang Swords, equipped with High-frequency Blades, proved devastating in this engagement.

Whether magical shields, physical shields, or weapons, all shattered instantaneously under this formidable strike.

The momentum of the Special Guard Tang Swords was not diminished in the slightest by the resistance, continuing downward to cleave the targeted Storm Knight in two.