The Peony Mercenaries and Rodok Conscripts were surrounded by countless Nord infantry. Although Byron had tried to rely on heavy cavalry to maintain flank advantage in previous battles, the Nord army had a width of more than one kilometer. On the front line, Fattis and the hundreds of cavalry under his command simply couldn't take care of it. When they were fighting with one of Yal's infantry, another Yal's flag had appeared behind them, enclosing the flanks of Byron's troops.

The Swadia militia, which launched an assault with Byron’s forces, was defeated before the fierce Nordic heavy infantry attacked. Some of them were cut apart by the Nord forces and trapped together with the Peony mercenaries. Some of them were killed in large numbers by Nord archers when they fled back to the Swadia array, and they were defeated.

The Nord fighters launched rounds of attacks without fear of death. The mercenaries of the Peony Regiment and the Rodok troops were forced onto a hilly ground, huddled together, and formed a round formation on the high ground. Crowded, many people fell on the slippery soil slope, either being trampled on bones, or being chopped up with an axe by the Nord soldiers who kept coming up.

The surviving soldiers lost their horses and heavy equipment and fled to the high slope, where a peony banner was still flying. Byron’s mercenary warrior Kenrad was standing under the banner and commanding the remaining troops, while their cavalry allies were separated by the vast Nord army under the hillside, mixed in the crowd almost immobile. There is simply no ability to support them.

"Where are our reinforcements? Have you seen them?"

Under the desperate **** of dozens of pros and cons, Byron finally reunited with Fatis. But at this time, there were only less than ten cavalry and a group of exhausted dismounted heavy cavalry by his side. The Nords’ javelins and spears caused Byron to break most of the horses and nearly one-third of the cavalry. For Byron, both these horses and well-trained cavalry are a lot of money. So far, he has not suffered such a serious loss in such a short period of time.

"They are far from us, sir, the Nord army has already attacked, and we can only fight alone."

Fatis's voice came from the sturdy giant helmet. The bucket-like helmet was now full of scratches and dents. The cloth of the plate armor was torn apart, revealing the iron plate inside. The number of cavalry under him was also significantly reduced. Almost all of the cavalry’s lances were broken or stuck in the enemy’s corpse. Obviously, the Fatis troops in the fierce battle just now suffered no more attacks than Byron and the others. To be weak.

"We have to get Ken pull them back, they won't last long."

Byron was anxious at this time, and his infantry team was now all crowded on the hill, forming a circle around the peony flag at the highest point. This looks condescending and invincible, but in fact, because of the continuous light rain, most of the soldiers squeezed uphill again, and it was difficult for them to stand firm. Moreover, the soldiers gathered together have become the best targets for Nord’s archers. Javelins, throwing axes and arrows rained down from their heads. If they hadn’t had enough shields, there would be nothing left. The corpse was all over the place.

The most hateful thing is that facing the opponent's long-range firepower suppression, Byron's crossbowmen can't fight back at all. Their bows and crossbows had been uniformly protected by felt cloth on the carriage before, so they were not affected in the first round of shooting. But now, the power of the crossbow is greatly reduced under the rain. The Nords learned the Vekia longbow in bow and arrow. Their bows are very resistant to moisture and can fight for a long time in the rain.

"We have tried, but we can't rush through, my lord, there are more than a thousand Nords between us and the hillside." Fattis pointed to the countless Nord soldiers around them, helplessly. Try to stabilize the restlessness of the horse under your hips. Under the constant charge and arrow shooting, the horses in Byron's army were very exhausted, and even the physical fitness of the horse Thunder under his crotch was significantly reduced. If he charged again, the entire army would be in danger of being wiped out.

In fact, even if they don't support Kenrad and the infantry, their situation is still critical. The Nordjars assumed a posture that Byron would never stop, and even if the front and King Harous’s army had started a fierce battle, they were not willing to reduce the troops surrounding Byron, so that Byron’s soldiers had to face each other. To the enemy five times more than oneself, and most of them are brave and fierce infantry fighters. The two troops are like two isolated islands in the ocean, and they may be swallowed by huge waves at any time. Failure seems to be inevitable.

"We still have the ability to launch a charge. This can't defeat the enemies that surround us, nor can we save our comrades in arms, but if it goes well, I can protect you from the siege." Seeing Byron's solemn expression, Fatis sank. With a sigh of relief, he said to him solemnly.

"You are our lord, the owner of the peony group, as long as you are here, everything can be rebuilt."

"I can't abandon my officers and soldiers, especially since there are so many veterans and noble supporters who follow me. Abandoning them will discredit me, Fatis." When Byron said this, Noble The Germans tightened their encirclement again, and the loss of troops on the hillside increased by five more.

"Let them surrender, sir, we can tell them in semaphore. Not only can we rush over to save them, but we will also catch our cavalry. Being captured will at least allow them to survive, and even the Nords will not waste it. The ransom.” Fatis looked sideways at the surrounding troops. Amidst the heavy encirclement, their space for movement was getting smaller and smaller. The Nord archers kept pouring arrows at them. During the conversation, two arrows fell on his armor suit, but fortunately, these arrows could not penetrate his armor.

"Well, you are right~lightnovelpub.net~Fatis. Send a letter to Kenrad and let him surrender. I will use all the ransom broker-related relationships to redeem everyone, I hope They can live." Byron didn't want to abandon his soldiers, but he had no choice. He did not hesitate for a minute, ten soldiers loyal to him would die under the arrows or axes of the Nords.

"Warriors, it's time to test our courage, protect Lord Byron and rush out!"

After obtaining Byron's permission, Fatis immediately gave the order to the semaphore soldiers to give Kenrad a semaphore of surrender. Charge for the last time.

The neigh of the horses and the shouts of the soldiers mixed together. Down the hillside, Byron's cavalry rushed into the crowd. People were constantly knocked down from the horses, but they still desperately opened a gap in the Nord array.

On the hillside, Kenrad sighed and accepted Byron's order. In fact, if the fighting continued for a while, even if Byron did not order him, he would choose this path. The mercenaries dropped their weapons and shouted and raised their hands to announce their surrender. All this happened in front of Byron, he was angry, but helpless.

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