Chapter 87: Offensive and Defensive Battle of the Nameless Pass (1)
Just like that, this mixed demonic warfare brigade of the Holy Night Army began to move toward the battlefield in a mighty manner.
At the same time, Lei Xiao quickly figured out the specific configuration of this army.
The ones leading the way were the second-order heavy knight squadron directly under Vice-Captain Mora.
On the left and right wings of the team were two squadrons of light knights.
Sandwiched in the middle were three squadrons of magicians led by Captain Yes as the center, a squadron of healers who were a mix of priests and heavy infantry, and a squadron of light infantry at the rear.
"The marching formation is quite organized.
In the event of a sudden encounter with the enemy, a squadron of five knights, one heavy, four light, can use high mobility to quickly break up the opponent's formation.
After that, the magician troops of the Chinese army will give long-range fatal blows again and again. Even the heavy infantry phalanx with the most powerful defense may not be able to last for more than a few rounds."
While pondering, the temporary mixed squadron led by Lei Xiao also began to move forward.
As for the position of our own team, it is in front of the final security squadron, and is also responsible for the rearguard work of the entire team.
"It seems that the other party still doesn't take this temporary team seriously.
However, this is indeed the most reasonable arrangement.”
At this time, Lei Xiao, who was carrying the sword easily, continued to think while looking left and right.
After advancing to the second level, he can already wield these giant sharp blades weighing several dozen kilograms freely.
"Having said that, the area where we are currently is protected by cavalry on the flanks and a security squadron behind it. It can be said to be a relatively safe position in the entire brigade.
In this way, even if there is a sudden encounter with the Lengyan Army, our side will have more time to react and make arrangements."
Thinking of this, Lei Xiao slowly retracted his gaze, moved his gaze slightly upward, and began to look past the walking team of magicians in front of him, towards the commander of the central army, Baron Yes, who was riding a horse.
"The most important thing is that through this rare opportunity for actual combat, our side will undoubtedly be able to observe at close range the formation and combat situation between the Lengyan Army and the Holy Night Army.
Lay a solid foundation for possible conflicts in the future.
After all, the more you know about your opponent, the more likely your side will win."
Just when Lei Xiao thought of this, the team marching in front suddenly stopped.
At the same time, the middle-aged orderly soldier in the middle army began to gallop towards the rear team, whipping up his horse and whip.
He was seen raising a red command flag and shouting: "An enemy force of about one brigade size was found in the front. All units are in predetermined formation and are preparing to meet the enemy!"
"Good guy, is the fight about to start so soon?"
After hearing this, he first signaled to the five subordinates surrounding him not to act rashly. Then, Lei Xiao began to command the squadron and followed the instructions of the orderer to the designated standby position.
At this time, the four squadrons of light knights on both sides of the team had all moved to the position of the front army.
Together with the heavy knight squadron that was already there, they formed a cone-shaped formation like an arrow.
At a glance, there are five hundred-man cavalry phalanx, in strict formation, with dark blue battle flags flying.
The horses under the cavalry were marching on the spot and neighing in a low voice.
A total of five hundred polished lances more than two meters long were pointed directly at the enemy formation on the opposite side. There was no doubt that once they galloped out, they would bring only fear and death to the opponent.
As for the temporary squadron commanded by Lei Xiao, it was arranged with the two heavy infantry squadrons of its treatment squadron on the left wing of the three magician phalanxes of the Chinese army, responsible for protecting the flanks and rear.
Directly opposite, at a narrow pass a thousand meters away, flaming flags were flying.
It can be vaguely seen that a large number of heavy infantrymen of the Cold Flame Army holding giant shields are waiting in full formation. They have established a seemingly impenetrable defense line here based on the terrain.
Having said that, Lei Xiao had already observed this mountain pass before coming to this town.
The surrounding terrain can be said to be extremely steep, and it is the only way to reach the main battlefield from nearby areas.
However, this also means that the Lengyan Army on the opposite side cannot hide their ambush on the steep cliff.
"It seems that this offensive and defensive battle at the Nameless Pass is inevitable."
Thinking of this, through the gap in his helmet, Lei Xiao's gaze involuntarily moved to a small forest next to the pass, with a look of deep thought on his face.
There is no doubt that if the opponent has an ambush, it must be hidden here.
"Lord, there is movement in the forest." At this moment, the sound of knotweed sounded in Lei Xiao's ears.
"Oh? Is there really an ambush?"
On the other side, looking not far away, several scouts who had gone out for reconnaissance had just returned to the team. Lei Xiao said thoughtfully: "So, the other party secretly entered the forest to ambush after their own scouts completed their reconnaissance.
It seems that the commander of the other side is also a very capable person."
"Lord, this is not the most important thing."
Immediately afterwards, the rough voice of the knotweed sounded again: "These ambushing troops have been given a fourth-level advanced concealment technique.
Not to mention the two third-level commanders of the Holy Night Army, even if ordinary fourth-level experts come, they will not be able to detect them at all."
"So, there is a fourth-level strongman in the opponent's camp?"
Hearing this, Lei Xiao's face hidden behind the closed helmet couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise.
"When I returned to the lord, I didn't find the aura of the fourth-level powerhouse.
My subordinates guessed that the other party should have used a magic scroll that sealed the fourth-level group concealment technique."
While carefully sensing every move in the forest, Knotweed replied respectfully.
"In this case, our side of the Holy Night Army is probably going to suffer a loss. If the other side launches a counterattack, it might threaten our side soon."
He curled his lips helplessly and thought to himself, Lei Xiao couldn't help but sigh.
"Lord, what should we do now? Tell the other party directly that there is an ambush in the forest?"
In order not to attract other people's attention, Huzhang leaned closer to Lei Xiao again and asked.
"No, in this way, even if the crisis is solved, it will arouse the other party's suspicion."
Shaking his head resolutely, Lei Xiao pondered for a moment and then said to the knotweed: "Approximately how many people on the other side are ambushing there?"
"Lord Qi, if my subordinates' guess is correct, they should be two squadrons of long archers. Most of them are first-level warriors, with a small number of second-level warriors."
The knotweed tugged at the plate armor that didn't fit him well and responded.
"I understand, then let's simply take action and help the other party eliminate these threats." Lei Xiao nodded slightly, and Lei Xiao's eyes began to become sharper.
