Chapter 57: The End of the Road
When the steel storm shot by the crossbow archers enveloped the charge of the Roman cavalry, the victory and defeat were revealed. Without the protection of armor, even the bravest cavalry was just a living target on horseback.
The roar of the people and horses mixed with the unwilling roar of the cavalry, countless people were caught in the arrow and fell off the horse. Even though there were still cavalry rushing out of the arrow rain with their bravery and superb riding skills, what awaited them was a dense hedgehog formation composed of spears. After all, Byzantine cavalry was still one step away from tearing open the enemy's defense line and completing this beheading, but even so, they still chose to accept their failure and welcome death calmly.
Seeing the entire Greek cavalry that raided him, Alexander laughed proudly. It turned out that it was just a bluffing attack. Justinian wanted to scare himself with a flag as a guise. It was a fool! After eliminating this final threat, Alexander was sure that the Greeks were completely at a loss. The rest was to deal with the last Greek legion of Molia opposite, so that the entire Peloponnese would belong to him.
The proud Latin king no longer had any worries and sent his king's personal guards to the battlefield, preparing to defeat the main force of the Roman army with all his strength. However, the man had no idea that he had already stepped into the trap Justinian prepared for him at this moment. In the woods on the side of the hillside, Justinian was watching the scene that had just happened. As expected, the sent-out suicide squad was wiped out. Although the decapitation tactic failed, the Latins completely lost their vigilance.
Despite the loss of a group of cavalry, the real essence of the Grand Duke Anastasius is still in Justinian's hands. They are ready to rest and recover their energy after the time they exchanged for their companions' blood.
Now, Justinian has to wait for the last signal given to him by the other side.
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When the morale of the Latin soldiers who had recovered from calmness was high again, the Latin army gathered into a huge formation, pressed the Greek army formation against the war cry of the soldiers with a storm. The Moria noble army, who was the first to kill, was suddenly caught off guard by the opponent and immediately fled behind him. If it weren't for the strict formation of Mistras's new army, they would be afraid that the Latins who caught up would start a massacre.
Could it be that Lord Justinian failed? Seeing that the Latin people who were still panicked just now recovered and launched a more violent counterattack, Neusky couldn't help but feel a little panicked at this time.
The fierce Latins rushed towards the Roman army like a tide after the assistance of the new forces. "In this way, they rushed over and defeated these Greeks." The Latin nobles led clamored. They believed that they would definitely win this war, and the Greeks in front of them were just lambs to be slaughtered. But at this time, the new Mistrasse turned into a wall of iron to block the attacking Latins.
These fearless peasants rely on each other, holding their spears tightly, and remained unmoved by the enemy's fierce attack and charge. Although they did not take the battlefield for a long time, Justinian distributed them land and gave them honors, so that these brave soldiers could fight to the enemy.
Seeing the war stalemate, Alexander was puzzled for a moment. When did the Greeks become so tenacious? It was obvious that the last hope of the other party had been shattered by himself, but the Greeks he expected were defeated like a mountain but did not appear.
Just as he was anxious and annoyed, suddenly a panic sound came from Alexander's ear.
"Your Majesty, look where you want to see it"
Under the guidance of the attendants beside him, Alexander looked in the voice and saw an incredible scene. He didn't believe his eyes. He wiped it, and the other Latin nobles around him were stunned, because on their flank, the position originally defended by the Achaia vassal army had come out at some point. Behind the clearing, a red battle flag suddenly entered the Latin people's vision, and then led by the battle flag, a Byzantine array came out of the inconspicuous woods.
Alexander widened his eyes, as if he had never seen such a terrifying scene, because he saw that the Greek cavalry, who should have been destroyed just now, appeared before him again. This time, the lineup of this cavalry was even more majestic. From a distance, he saw a Greek nobleman surrounded by the gorgeous flags. There was no doubt that it was no one else, but Molia's little fox Justinian.
At this moment, the Roman cavalry, who had already accumulated their energy, were eager to try. At the command of Salius, the Roman cavalry set their bows and arrows and fired a deadly cluster of arrows. The Latin soldiers were caught off guard against the sudden attack on the flank, and the infantry that had no time to carry the shield defense were shot through, killing and injured.
Almost while shooting out the cluster of arrows, the Roman heavy cavalry charged towards the unprepared Latin position. The riders on the horse raised their shields and spears and looked ahead. Even though there was a mountain in front of them, they were determined to penetrate it. The war horses galloped down the slope, and the smoke and dust covered the sun, and the horse's hooves were thunder. This time, the Roman cavalry did not choose a wall-type charge, but instead fought out in several ways to launch an encirclement attack on the empty flanks and backs of the Latins.
Roman cavalry was unparalleled. Since the classical era, the imperial heavy cavalry could be equally matched with the Persians. In the Macedonian Dynasty, the reputation of the iron-armored paladins was well known. Even after the Komuning Dynasty, the empire declined and it was difficult to support powerful iron cavalry, but at this moment, the heavy-armored cavalry under Justinian was undoubtedly the purest bone and blood.
Justinian took the lead and led the way, pointing the sword in his hand at the Latin army.
Chapter completed!