On the battlefield, a commander who can accurately and perfectly use battle formation skills at the right moment is invincible.
During their brief respite, Luo Li had learned about several knight battle formations from Hilda.
Among them were a few particularly practical skills.
【Explosive Charge】—A burst of speed from a standstill that covers both the rider and mount in the formation's energy. It is a high-speed mobility skill that increases damage by one percent, allowing a unit to react instantly.
【Charge】—This skill requires a certain distance for a run-up and must be maintained at a specific speed. A heavy cavalry charge is an invincible force on suitable terrain, especially in this world where the skill increases speed by twenty percent and doubles damage.
This meant that every single knight in the unit would deal twice as much damage!
【Prayer】—A battle formation skill exclusive to holy knights, used before combat to increase endurance, defense, and courage.
There were also other skills like 【Trampling Awe】 and 【Frenzied Bash】.
In short, while heavy cavalry did not have many formation skills, they were a force that swept away everything in their path. Even three-meter-tall demonized orcs would be easily torn apart before them.
This was largely because the heavy cavalry in this world often benefited from level bonuses.
Temple knights, in particular, also received title bonuses.
Standing at the front of the carriage, Luo Li watched as the cavalry gradually slowed down, surrounding the vehicle like stars orbiting the moon.
Luo Li raised the Sword of Fidelity high.
"O God! Grant us the strength to face evil!"
In the next second, all the Temple knights raised their lances and shouted in unison.
"O God! Grant us strength!"
The moonlight suddenly became incredibly bright. The silver light spilling across the earth seemed guided by some mysterious power, enveloping the knights. Even Luo Li's carriage, positioned at the center of the formation, received the bonus effects of the 【Prayer】.
The knights' silver armor was flecked with shimmering points of light. Luo Li and the carriage beneath her feet were also shrouded in this luminescence.
Luo Li suddenly felt her own strength increase inexplicably.
Her breathing became deep and steady because her endurance had been boosted!
'How amazing.'
Most of her skills were meant for others, so this was the first time she had personally experienced the sensation of a skill's effect.
It was just as she had imagined—absolutely wondrous!
Her physical strength had increased for no apparent reason. Because her level was low and her attributes were poor, she could sense the change even more clearly.
She glanced at the faint glow on her body and then looked back at the dust rising behind them.
In this moment, she was truly on the battlefield!
This was something she had never imagined happening in her entire life.
Taking a deep breath, she looked toward the distance.
The battle beneath the West Gate walls had already ended.
A dark tide of demonized orcs was pouring into the western district of the city, and the sounds of fighting echoed from within.
The firelight nearly illuminated half of Brilliant City!
This night would surely leave a heavy mark on the history of Brilliant City!
Regardless of the outcome!
Luo Li did not know why the fighting had occurred outside the walls, but situations on the battlefield changed in an instant, and the knights surely had their own plans.
Shouts and the sounds of slaughter echoed in her ears.
Her mind went slightly blank.
This was the first time she had faced such a massive battlefield. In a world without firearms, the sheer brutality was unimaginable.
For a moment, she found herself staring blankly, dazed by the scale of the conflict.
"Your Highness! Your Highness! It is time!"
Hilda's voice suddenly rang in her ear, and the daze in Luo Li's eyes vanished instantly!
This was indeed a battlefield.
But... this was her battlefield!!
If they won, all would be well.
If they lost, everything would end.
No matter the result, she would witness it with her own eyes.
"Hilda... give the signal."
Luo Li did not look back. The knight rode her horse alongside the carriage. Upon hearing the command, she quickly pulled a cylinder from her cloak and yanked the cord at its base!
Swoosh... Boom!
A streak of fire shot into the sky and exploded, bursting into brilliant colors.
Just as the fireworks illuminated the night sky, a blood-pumping roar suddenly erupted from within the city!
The demonized orcs who had been swarming through the gates suddenly scrambled backward as if they had seen something terrifying. However, the rear ranks were still pushing forward, causing the orcs at the gate to be trampled or pushed into the moat!
Then, a blood-stained female knight charged out of the West Gate. Her beautiful pink hair was matted with black blood.
It was the Guardian Knight, Yuna!
"Knights! Her Highness the Saintess has arrived! For the Holy Church, charge with me!!"
"Charge!!"
Following Yuna's cry, hundreds of silver-armored knights poured out of the West Gate like a flood. The demonized orcs who couldn't escape in time were instantly crushed by the cavalry unit!
The entire demon army was forcibly torn open!
Seeing this, Luo Li raised her sword and secretly activated the skill 【Light Sword】. Although the level of the 【Light Sword】 was low, she didn't need it to deal damage right now. She only needed it to be eye-catching enough.
She pointed her sword toward the central command of the demon army. This was the most critical step in the plan.
If they couldn't crush the central command in one go, all of tonight's calculations would be for naught.
By then, the demon army would realize what was happening and could use their massive numerical advantage to completely consume the knights.
Even now, Luo Li still had a chance to escape. She could order the cavalry to turn around, sacrifice Brilliant City, and flee alone to avoid all danger.
But she did not do so.
Silver light enveloped the Sword of Fidelity. Perhaps because the Sword of Fidelity was a Sacred Treasure, the light on the blade actually granted her a significant boost in strength!
Staring at the demon army's central command, Luo Li cast aside all distractions and pointed her sword forward. Victory or defeat... hung on this single move!
"Knights! Follow me... charge!"
"Where the Saintess points her sword, our hearts shall follow... Charge!!"
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