Der Werwolf: The Annals of Veight, Volume 2 by Hyougetsu

Author:Hyougetsu [HYOUGETSU]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2018-11-29T00:00:00+00:00

The Azure Knights, which had until now been facing the western gate, did a perfect about-face. Like a single living organism, they reformed their ranks and readied their weapons. It was amazing how well-trained they were.

The Meraldian forces were no slouches either. They quickly reorganized into battle formation like the professionals they were. However, their formation was stymied by the fact that there was a lake to their left. They couldn’t spread out as well as they’d like to. Left without any other choice, they deployed their right wing further than usual. The cavalry uncouched their lances, readying themselves for a charge.

However, Baltze’s Azure Knights had no intention of letting them complete their preparations. Using the superior agility of their wyverns, they cut into Meraldia’s formation before it was completed. While wyverns lacked the explosive charging power of a horse, they were much better at close-quarters combat. Especially since the particular odor they gave off sent horses into a panic. Not even armor could protect horses from that.

“Wow...”

“They’re amazing...”

I couldn’t agree more. The battle was completely one-sided. The lances the cavalry had taken out for their charge were completely useless in a melee. They dropped their lances and tried to draw their swords, but the horses’ panic was making it difficult.

Furthermore, Baltze was maneuvering his forces to drive the cavalry into the lake. The horses were tall enough that the soldiers could fight even in the water, but if any of them fell, they were sure to drown. The last thing the cavalry wanted was to be forced to fight in the lake. However their horses were panicking, and the unit’s chain of command had long since crumbled.

Without any orders, a few of the soldiers drove their horses into the water in the hopes of putting some distance between them and Baltze’s knights. Others, however, stood and fought. Yet others tried to break through the dragonkin and flee toward Shardier. And some turned back north and fled outright. Those who fought suffered a tragic fate.

“My name is Baltze, of the Azure Knights! Face me and die, you cowards!”

With a spirited war cry, Baltze drew his scimitars. He was a master of dual wielding, and his twin blades flashed in the afternoon sun as he cut down soldiers one after another. Though his swings appeared light, there was immense weight behind each of them. His scimitars bit deep into the thick plate armor of the mounted soldiers, and more often than not hit, with enough force to knock them off their horse. In seconds, Baltze was surrounded by a knot of riderless horses. He’d already gained control of the battle. It was hard to believe the ferocious warrior was the same quiet guy who rarely raised his voice.

However, the Meraldian army wasn’t routed yet. The infantry drew their short spears and attempted to surround Baltze and his men. If they managed to complete their encirclement, it would be Baltze and his men who would be pushed into the water next. Fortunately, Baltze’s greatest strength as a commander was knowing when to retreat.

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