World of Warcraft: Foreign Realm Domination
C43

Chapter 43

Carrie had a total of 1000 heavy infantry soldiers, which was already an incredible number for any region. The main reason is that it is very expensive to maintain a heavy cavalry army. Although it was not as strong as heavy cavalry, it was a money-burning machine.

Carrie lost about 300 heavy infantrymen to Demolishers, Glaive Throwers, and riflemen. Moreover, this number continues to increase due to the onslaught that continues.

Their retreating speed was extremely slow due to the heavy armor and shield. Moreover, they retreated in formation. If the heavy infantry dispersed then reorganizing the formation would be extremely difficult. Their movements into the formation made their speed much slower. The range of Demolishers was so far that they could attack heavy infantry from almost any point.

Xiao Yu did not plan on using the Destroyer to deal with the light infantry. He let them climb the walls so that the archers and grunts dealt with them. The right weapon should be used in the right place for maximum efficiency.

"Spreading! Spread it! Release formation! ” The heavy infantry commander issued an order when he saw the many casualties and slow speed they were facing. Once spread out, the attacks from the Demolisher would be limited and the number of casualties would decrease. If they continued the formation then they were just living targets waiting to be stoned to death.

Heavy infantry scattered as soon as they heard the commander's order. Actually, the front row of the phalanx was already panicking and would disperse at any time. Only the back of the formation that did not see the terror of the Glaive Thrower remained silent.

The commander quickly issued an order to disperse but at present more than 400 heavy infantry soldiers have been killed. Carrie's face paled as she looked at the situation. He fantasized about his heavy infantry breaking through the gates of the Lion town, then seizing the place. But who would have thought that let alone winning the battle, he would lose nearly half of his heavy infantry troops in the early stages of the battle?

“Why did I feed those heavy infantrymen? I have spent so much to train them and they cannot even defeat the Orcs! I will use them as my slaves when we return!” Carrie had lost her glorious image and was shouting right and left.

“Young master, the enemy has a strange weapon. It looked like an arrow but with two large wings. They could launch a sword nearly two meters long and cut the heavy infantry troops in half! Neither the shield nor the protector could withstand the impact. We will lose more people if we continue to advance”

A commander from the front lines reported to Carrie and at the same time waited for Carrie's instructions.

“Two meters long knife?! It could cut the heavy infantry in half?! What weapon is it?” There was fear in Carrie's tone because she had never heard of it.

“Master, I assumed it was the Glaive Throwers of the elves. I have seen this picture of Glaive Thrower in the book. It had two large wings and could transmit swords. The elves had used this weapon in the war with humans in the past. Several human kingdoms had collected those machines but their reproduction was extremely difficult. I assume, Xiao Yu has elves to make them help him in battle. Carrie's military adviser, Dotu, whispered her explanation.

“I've heard similar things but have never seen the pictures. It is said that the glaive pitcher is a terrifying weapon on the battlefield. Moreover, the victim will get worse if the formation intensifies. IT was a formation killer! ” Carrie's face is paler than snow.

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Carrie's army retreated as the heavy infantry suffered losses. In a short time, they had lost 6000 soldiers.

The triumphant cheers began to reverberate from the Lion town as they defeated Carrie's army's first attack.

Xiao Yu did not have many casualties on his side. There were some grunts that were seriously injured but no one was killed. He used a healing potion to treat that wounded grunt. The potion was good because it could save anyone as long as they did not die. It was a level 1 herb so the treatment effect was not amazing, but it was good enough to let the injured person survive.

Xiao Yu thought that it would be worth it if he could obtain this potion in his previous life.

Xiao Yu had not lost a single soldier, but Captain Hui had lost at least dozens of soldiers, who were brought down from the wall. In the end, the main reason for Captain Hui's army's death or injury to the grunts was the bow used by Carrie's army.

Military bows could launch arrows from a distance of tens of meters. Their threat is huge. The grunts were not afraid of close combat because their levels had reached new heights and they had armor. However, crossbows are another unavoidable problem. Xiao Yu thought of a solution to solve this arrow problem but was unable to find a good method.

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The first wave had just finished but Carrie's forces were already planning a second wave attack.

“Master, it is very strange that this Xiao Yu can get so many orcs and elves to help. There must be a demon who has taken over him. I think we can't be too aggressive and must carefully get the intelligence from Lion town before making the final attack! Military Advisor Dotu spoke his mind.

“Are you retarded? I have brought 20,000 soldiers to attack less than 2,000 and ended up with 6,000 losses! How do you think I'm gonna explain this to Dad? My other two brothers had started slandering me in front of my father. If I return this time with a failure then I will face severe punishment! My life is now uncertain, let alone me being the successor of our territory!” Carrie's eyes turned red as she shouted.

Carrie was aware that it would be very difficult to win the Lion town now. He had brought in 20,000 troops but had not expected to be so royally messed up.

“But, young master.” Military adviser Dotu tried to speak but was interrupted by Carrie.

“Not~ if I come back like this, I'll be disliked. I have to win! Moreover, if I take back a powerful weapon like the Glaive Throwers then it will be worth it even if I lose 20,000 soldiers. We can work on it and imitate the weapon. After that, we will be invincible. That bastard, Xiao Yu, must have other secrets as well... Once I learn it and can control its grunts, then I can conquer the world!” Carrie's gone crazy. Usually, madness will drive a man to ruin and Carrie in this condition. At this point, nothing or nothing can change your mind.

He thought that he should defeat Xiao Yu and take over the Lion town. He thought that he should learn the secrets of the Glaive Throwers and master the Orcs! He thought that he could regain his chance to become the first heir even if he lost 20,000 troops; he had to win!

“Tell the army! We will launch a total attack half an hour later! There will be no backup in the back. Infantry, magicians, warriors, catapults..Everything and everyone will participate in the attack!”.

Carrie loudly clenched her fists. His knuckles began to crack as a crazy determination shone in his eyes.