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Chapter 24 The Hook

"Kill--" The roaring Valangi guard rushed towards the Latin knights with his steel-like body. Everyone was overturning wherever he passed, causing the Achai knights to take a sharp turn for the worse. Only then did they recognize that this was the Nordic guard who left them with terrifying memories in Constantinople.

This is Justinian's last trump card. Although there are not many people, the hundreds of Valangi warriors led by Neuski were enough to tear apart all the enemies in front of him.

Although the Latin knights were powerful, the more terrifying thing was that they charged equally against all living beings when charging. However, at this moment, the Achaian cavalry had reached the end of their strength, and most of the wooden spears in their hands were broken and discarded. Therefore, when they faced the two-handed battle axe in the hands of the Varangi people, they were at all defenseless.

The Valangi Guard, who was wiped out by the Norman Knights in the Battle of Dilasium, can be said to be familiar with the Western Europeans' rifles. However, they once suffered the first crushing defeat because they were not familiar with this new tactic. However, it has been more than a hundred years since the Battle of Dilasium, and the Valangi people are also growing step by step.

They are no longer just the king of infantry, and they are specially modified and extended long axes to kill the charge knights under the horse. Although this requires the skillful cooperation of two warriors, this is not difficult for the Valangi people of the royal guards.

The caught off guard Latins suffered heavy casualties in an instant, and the defeated army was no longer the Greeks before, but the arrogant knights of Achaia.

"retreat!"

"How could it be..."

"Escape!"

Unexpectedly, the Latins who had such a strong team on the other side finally couldn't stand it. The tragic casualties had exceeded the range these knights could bear. One knight turned his head and fled, and the other Latins also turned to flee and wanted to withdraw from the battlefield.

Viscount Sena, who was watching this scene, was only a little bit short of his ability to break through the Greeks' last line of defense, but he failed because of the sudden appearance of the Valangi people. At this time, even if he ordered a roar, he could not stop his subordinates from fleeing. These formerly proud knights had no determination to resist at all.

"Support me, come back and kill all the Greeks!" Viscount Sena, who was already dazed by his anger, roared and wanted to rush towards the Greek army in the opposite direction of retreat. He had seen the flag of the little fox, and he could not tolerate such a shame. In comparison, he would rather die in battle, but at this moment Senafani was stopped by Sir Baptiste on the side.

"Mr. Fannes, please retreat quickly, I will kill you. Please understand that we have failed, but if you make any mistakes, Argos City will be really lost!"

Sir Baptist's words suddenly awakened Senna, who was blinded by anger. Only then did he remember his duties. Sena, who knew that his plan for the assault had failed, had to retreat with grudges, but he looked at Justinian with resentment, and was still unwilling to admit defeat. Although the cavalry under his command had already been defeated, the infantry on both wings were still there.

As long as the final encirclement is completed, even if the Greeks cannot be severely injured, at least they can escape unscathed.

But Justinian, who had seen all this, had already figured out the other party's intentions and a cold smile appeared on his face.

"The Latins have retreated, why haven't Arslan and the others moved yet? If they continue like this, their previous efforts will be in vain!" Although Neusky had already understood Justinian's plan to deliberately lure the enemy into depth, he was puzzled by the young man at this time that the Turkic cavalry had not ordered the siege to put away the encirclement.

What is particularly noticeable is that the heavy armored cavalry, as the ace in Justinian's hand, has not been mobilized yet. However, Justinian said confidently: "Don't worry, Neuski, it's not the time yet, but they absolutely cannot escape. If you want to let the enemy fall into the preset trap, the best way is to let them have the illusion of a gambler who can turn the tables!"

Justinian understands the psychology of this kind of gambling after a crushing gambling. Once the losses exceed the scope of their original tolerance, any rational person will become a crazy gambler. What is more difficult to accept if you take it better is to accept failure.

But obviously, the Viscount Sena on the opposite side was not that kind of person. As Justinian predicted, Senafanis was preparing to move closer to his reinforcements with his remaining soldiers. Although the Turkic cavalry and the Pronian heavy cavalry were threatening, the Latin heavy infantry formation with long spear shields was enough to resist their attack.

He had not lost yet, and Senafani, who firmly believed in this, still had last hope in his heart. The Greek archers and engineers in the previous charge had been defeated by him. Taking advantage of the enemy's chance to lose firepower, Sena firmly believed that he could definitely turn the tables.

Baptist, who was standing aside, persuaded his lord to give up his risk of withdrawing the city and was once again left aside without being heard.

The gathered Latin heavy infantry immediately formed an array to form an impact formation from both wings to suppress the Greeks with the advantage of numbers, but all of this was completely under Justinian's control. While using the battle flag to command the Turkic cavalry to harass the army, he ordered the infantry to withdraw and create the illusion of cowardly fighting.

This greatly stimulated Senafanis, who witnessed this scene, to make the man more convinced that he could definitely give the Greeks the last blow at this time. Whether in terms of the number of troops or the quality of the army, the Latin army should be stronger than the Greeks. Viscount Sena, who firmly believed in this, ordered the entire army to accelerate the attack and pursue the Roman army that attempted to evacuate the battlefield.
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