“Kill them all! Seize the goods!”The bandit leader roared, brandishing his long saber. His subordinates unleashed their battle aura, charging forward with high morale!Meanwhile, the slaves and serfs screamed in terror, dropping their dried rations and tools and scattering in all directions.The soldiers frantically drew their weapons, attempting to organize a defense, but the rain of arrows did not stop. Some were struck through the shoulder before they could raise their shields, collapsing with cries of agony.Yoen was jolted awake, his bowl falling to the ground and shattering. He looked around at the chaos with a face full of terror, at a loss for what to do.He was just bragging and drinking porridge, and suddenly they were ambushed by bandits!The knights quickly shielded Yoen, drawing their swords to meet the enemy. Silver-white battle aura shimmered on their blades, and their warhorses reared up, charging fiercely towards the enemies.“Engage!”Two knights bore the brunt of the attack, their battle aura erupting, their sword blades glowing faintly as they swung at the charging bandits.The sharp sword energy directly cut down the two approaching figures, sending them flying, blood splattering onto the muddy mountain path.However, these bandits were no ordinary foes; most of them were berserkers who had cultivated battle aura!A burly bandit leader swung his great axe, dark blue battle aura swirling around him, sweeping it out with immense force.He actually knocked a knight and his horse directly to the ground.The warhorse whinnied in agony, cracks appeared in the knight's armor, and blood spilled from his lips.Thus, both sides were fully engaged in a brutal struggle. The light of battle aura flickered continuously in the night, illuminating bloodshot faces.Yoen tried to calm himself and give commands, but the situation was already out of control.Though the knights were brave, their coordination was poor, and they were outnumbered. They were quickly torn through by the bandits.“Damn it!”Yoen watched helplessly as his knight was struck down by the bandit leader's axe, who then charged towards him. His heart trembled violently.What's going on?! Why are these bandits so strong?!Their attacks were swift, their coordination was seamless, and their objective was extremely clear.“Boss, this kid looks valuable!” a bandit shouted loudly. “Should we keep him for ransom?”“Keep him for what?!” The bandit leader snorted coldly. “The orders from above are to bring him back to be slaughtered for sacrifice!”Upon hearing this, Yoen completely panicked.Was his glorious journey to end here, just as it had begun?Boom!Suddenly, a loud bang echoed from the mountain path in the distance!Immediately after, the heavy sound of hooves accompanied by deafening roars rapidly approached.“Charge!”Yoen suddenly looked up, only to see a team of fully armed knights charging towards the battlefield from the nearby mountain path.Like a spear of thunder, they pierced fiercely into the battlefield!Yoen instantly spotted Louis commanding from the rear, his black hair fluttering in the wind.Louis appeared like a legendary hero, stepping on seven-colored clouds, making Yoen so emotional he cried!“Boss! You're here?!” Yoen shouted with all his might towards Louis.Louis ignored him, his gaze fixed on the enemy. With a single command, he ordered, “Attack!”The knight squad led by Louis was completely different from Yoen's team.They had undergone long-term training and now coordinated seamlessly. They had also prepared an ambush, not rushing to rescue, but waiting until the enemy relaxed their guard and their own side was in the most danger before striking.They delivered the most fatal blow to the bandits!“Kill!”The knights unleashed their full battle aura, charging into the battlefield like thunder. Dozens of warhorses swept through, and amidst the clashing of blades and swords, blood splattered!“Stop them!”Just as a bandit raised his weapon, a long spear burning with battle aura flew from a distance, piercing directly through his chest and pinning him to the ground!Then, Lambert swept out with a sword energy, directly overturning three or four bandits.Their bodies tumbled in mid-air, and by the time they hit the ground, they were a bloody mess.The bandits hastily responded, some not even having time to condense their battle aura before being successively cut down.The remaining bandits completely panicked. They tried to escape but found themselves already surrounded by cavalry.Some bandits managed to escape by chance, but the speed of the warhorses far exceeded theirs. After only a few steps, they were pierced through the back by long spears, falling to the ground lifeless.The knights did not entangle with the bandits at all. The momentum of their warhorse charge did not diminish; with every sword strike and every spear thrust, a bandit fell!They were not fighting; they were harvesting!Harvesting like the Grim Reaper!“Damn it!”The only remaining bandit leader with some strength roared, dark blue battle aura surging wildly as he swung his great axe fiercely!However, several knights quickly advanced, their long swords crossing to block his movements, and their shields heavily impacting his body, forcing him back half a step.The next instant, a cold light flashed, and a sharp blade broke through his battle aura defense, blood splattering.The bandit leader's eyes widened, unable to believe his fate, and he finally collapsed weakly.After the bandit leader's death, the bandits had no strength left to resist.The battle ended incredibly quickly; Yoen even felt as if the nightmare just now was merely an illusion.Louis sat on his horse, his gaze coldly sweeping across the surroundings.The scattered desperadoes had been completely cleared out.Only twenty-odd captives remained, tied up on the ground with various degrees of wounds, yet their [N O V E L I G H T] expressions were still filled with hatred.Lambert stepped forward and whispered, “It has been confirmed, they are all members of the Snowsworn.”Snowsworn, Louis had heard the name of this organization.A rebel organization originating from the Snow Country in the North.Their ancestors were once warriors of the Snow Country until the Imperial army conquered the North, destroyed their royal court, and killed their royal family.The surviving descendants hid in the wilderness, accumulating strength, vowing that one day they would have their blood debt repaid.“So it was them.” Louis nodded thoughtfully, then slowly walked towards the captives.When the group saw him approach, burning anger ignited in their eyes: “Dogs of the Empire... One day, all of you will repay your blood debt!”“Kill us, then, one day, you will be buried in this land...”“You invaders, may you not die well...”One captive's eyes were fierce, and he spat out curses full of hatred, then suddenly spat a mouthful of bloody phlegm at Louis.The knight next to him flared up in anger, kicked him over, and held his sword to his neck, shouting, “Presumptuous!”But even so, these captives still stared at them with deeply etched hatred in their eyes, showing no sign of submission.Louis silently watched this scene unfold.These people had been bandits for too long and were deeply entrenched in hatred; they could not be easily tamed or reformed.Keeping them would only become a ticking time bomb.So he no longer hesitated, calmly waved his hand, and said indifferently, “Execute them all.”The soldiers obeyed the order, dragging the captives one by one to the side. Blades flashed, and blood splattered on the muddy ground.

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