Chapter 21:
Fobas was overjoyed to see his troops become so elite in just one morning.
Just as he was about to thank Rhode and Stigma, he saw a black line on the horizon.
Looking closely, the black line was actually still slowly growing bigger. Experience told him that it was a huge army attacking.
He suddenly realized that Rhode had already predicted the army's attack, which was why he wanted to train the troops.
" Sir Rhode!" He immediately ran to Rhode, who was still inspecting the troops under the city wall." They're here! It's the Egyptian troops!"”
Rhode patted his shoulder." Don't panic. Everything is within my calculations.”
Stigma raised his spear and shouted at the Athenian soldiers,""After a morning of training, now is the time to show your results!”
After a morning of training, although the soldiers were tired, their blood was boiling. They could feel the power of the formation Stigma taught them, and they couldn't wait to use it to severely injure the enemy.
Of course, what made their hearts bleed even more was that their family and friends had left them because of the plague. This hatred was left in their hearts, allowing them to erupt with unlimited strength.
"For Athens!"
"For my lover!"
"For freedom!"
They raised their spears and shouted loudly. They walked out of the city gate in an orderly manner and waited for the black shadow on the horizon to gradually approach.
On the city wall, thousands of archers were also ready. The logistics troops beside them transported bags of arrows up and placed them beside the archers.
Under the scorching sun, the air became distorted, and the black shadow gradually approached the distorted vision.
When he could vaguely see the figure, Fobas could not help but swallow nervously.
The enemy had more people than he had expected. He estimated that there were about 30,000 of them, while he only had 8,000 elite soldiers and 1,000 archers.
Moreover, the other party's troops looked fierce and imposing. They looked like the main elite troops of Egypt, while their side was mainly made up of soldiers who had just recovered. Some of them were even recently recruited.
The plague had drained the city's military strength. If it wasn't for Rhode's treatment, the city would have been handed over to someone else.
He was grateful to Rhode for allowing him to have soldiers to fight. Even if he had to die, he would die on the battlefield with the honor of a commander.
Rhode and Stigma walked out of the city wall and stood in front of the soldiers. The soldiers who were initially afraid of the difference in numbers calmed down after seeing their backs.
Rhode patted a soldier who was trembling in fear. It was scorching hot, but his hands were freezing cold.
"Don't be afraid. Your mission is not to fight head-on. Just protect yourself.”
"Yes, yes!" He gulped and nodded. His body gradually relaxed.
The army in the distance had already blocked the horizon. They stood in front of everyone and began to reorganize their formation.
In front of them, a man riding a white horse and a man riding a red horse were particularly eye-catching. They looked over at them.
Pestilence stopped his horse and looked at the Athenian army with a frown. As an archer, his eyesight was much better than ordinary people.
"How is this possible? They all look very healthy?”he said in surprise.
War laughed disdainfully." I'm just putting on an act. Look, there are less than 10,000 soldiers. As the capital of Greece, how can there be only so few people defending? They're just a group of patients who haven't died yet."”
Pestilence narrowed his eyes suspiciously, reined in his horse and turned to face his army." I think we should be careful.”
"Hah!" " Hmph!" War snorted coldly. He carried his greatsword on his shoulder and revealed a roguish smile." No need. With just this little army, I don't even have the chance to step out."”
With that, he shook his whip and drove his red horse towards the Egyptian army.
Although Pestilence was suspicious, he still had the advantage in numbers, so he smiled slightly as if mocking himself for thinking too much. Then, he followed the footsteps of the war and returned to the Egyptian army, preparing to watch the show and rest with him.
A scar-faced commander under them took over the command and shouted at the Athenian army,""Advance the formation and attack!"
After saying that, the 30,000 strong army marched toward the city of Athens. From afar, one could not see the faces of the army, and they could only see a cloud of dust behind them.
Pestilence and War stood behind them. Although they held weapons in their hands, they had no intention of joining the battle.
Rhode returned to the city wall and handed the command to Stigma. He then shot a Solar Fireball into the sky.
The explosion of the flames was not conspicuous under the sun, and it did not attract the attention of the Egyptian army.
"Everyone!" "Swallowtail formation!" Stigma shouted as he raised his spear.”
The soldiers immediately obeyed the order. Everyone split into two flanks, and the two sides intersected like the tails of a swallow.
The Egyptian army had already arrived at the distance where they were about to engage in close combat. The members of both sides looked at each other and vented the endless anger in each other's eyes. The bloody killing intent filled the air.
The bloodthirsty atmosphere on the battlefield made everyone clench their weapons tightly, their eyes bloodshot.
" Kill!!" The Egyptian soldier let out a roar, placed his shield in front of him, raised his spear, and then began to charge at the Athenian soldiers at close range.
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