Fredrinn Firecrown: The Weakest Villain

(On top of the western wall before the energy shield collapsed.)

'The defensive array formations wouldn't be able to hold out for long. We also can't destroy the artillery since they are tightly guarding it.' Fredrinn racked his brains.

The opposing side had over 1000 martial practitioners, while they only had a few hundred men. Once the energy shield fell, they would have to prevent the enemy from breaching the wall. However, that would be difficult considering the number of soldiers they had. Furthermore, the individual strength of the enemy's soldiers was also significantly higher.

[Defeat the 1000-man army and reveal your strength to the world! Rewards: Flame Dragon Crescent Blade, 5000 Fate Points, Spear Talent Upgrade Card x1, and Magical Beast Pellet x10!]

The sudden appearance of the system prompt interrupted his thoughts.

'Flame Dragon Crescent Blade? That looks like a strong weapon…' Fredrinn was lacking a good weapon. The sword he had right now was only for temporary use since it was only a rare-rated sword.

Fredrinn closed the system prompt and stayed silent for over five minutes. During this time, more cracks appeared on the energy shield and it looked like it was about to collapse.

"My lord, what should we do?"

It was Gunnar who spoke.

Fredrinn looked at him and said. "We will fight them."

"Huh? What do you mean, my lord?"

"Have the men prepare to engage the enemies! The guards unit will be the vanguard!" Fredrinn's words stunned him.

"My lord, isn't it too risky to clash with them? They have superior numbers and stronger martial practitioners. We will be at a disadvantage if we fight them head-on."

Gunnar's words were right, but he had a plan.

"I know that. We will use the narrow path of the entrance to prevent them from surrounding our troops. This way, not many of them could enter at the same time. Take a look at them." Fredrinn pointed at the cavalry beyond the wall.

Gunnar followed his gaze and saw the enemy cavalry that numbered in the hundreds.

"They are preparing their cavalry. I'm sure that they will use them to destroy the western gate. However, there is one fatal flaw to their plan… The entrance is too narrow and only three cavalrymen could enter at the same time or five if they squeeze themselves together."

Hearing this, Gunnar finally understood his plan. "I see. I understand now, my lord." He admired Fredrinn's quick thinking.

"Go and prepare our men! The energy shield is already about to collapse!"

"Yes, my lord!"

At this moment, a messenger came to Fredrinn's side to make a report. "My lord, the teams of Vice Captain Aurelius and Sir Cain are here!"

"Oh? They came right on time." Fredrinn smiled.

"Tell them to follow Captain Gunnar's instructions."

"Yes, my lord!"

After the messenger left, Fredrinn took out the Lithinum Shield. It was the reward he got after his subordinates captured Brielle.

Lithinum Shield [Epic]

- Gives the user the Endurance attribute (🛡️). Can block the attacks of Nascent Soul martial practitioners.

(🛡️= 10% physical and magical resistance)

With this shield, he would have the ability to defend himself against the Nascent Soul martial practitioner leading the Blackcrow Household's 1000-man army!

"Kristine, tell the team to get ready!" Fredrinn turned his head to Kristine.

She had no clue about his conversation with Gunnar, but she saluted without questioning his command. "Yes, my lord!"

After she left, Fredrinn looked at Olivia and Alice who were being taught how to operate a ballista. 'This will be a valuable experience for you two.'

He went down the wall and joined the troops to defend the entrance.

When Gunnar saw him, he immediately came to his side and whispered. "My lord, it's not safe here! You should stay on top of the wall!"

Fredrinn shook his head. "I have to be here." The attribute effects of the Crown of Eternal Glory would only work if he was close to his allies.

Fredrinn looked like a mighty general in his battle armor. His presence also made the uneasy soldiers feel composed.

"I know that everyone is nervous, but we need to defend this place at all costs! We must make those bastards from the Blackcrow Household pay for underestimating the warriors of the Firecrown Household!" Fredrinn's words ignited a series of cheers from his troops.

'The Crown of Eternal Glory is taking effect. Their attributes should be strengthened now.' Fredrinn jumped on top of his mount and stood at the very front of the formation.

Looking at his valiant and fearless figure, everyone felt that no one could break past them as long as he was standing!

Suddenly, the sound of something shattering echoed from above the sky.

Everyone looked up and saw the energy shield collapsing under the fierce bombardment of the enemy artillery.

"Open the gate!" Fredrinn shouted.

The soldiers immediately lifted the gate, slowly revealing the army beyond the wall.

As soon as the gate was lifted, the enemy cavalry charged toward them with great momentum.

Fredrinn narrowed his eyes. With his battle scouter, he quickly noticed the man leading the enemy cavalry.

[Nascent Soul 1st Layer]

[Blake Blackcrow] Favorability: -10

Seeing the information from the battle scouter and the favorability function, Fredrinn frowned. 'So it's him!'

"Gunnar, Cain, Aurelius! Stand behind me! Soldiers, prepare to engage in combat!" Fredrinn roared as he pulled out his sword.

Fredrinn felt nervous as the enemy cavalry moved closer to them. Even with the enhancements from his items, he didn't know if it was sufficient to stop a Nascent Soul martial practitioner. Not to mention the elite troops behind him.

He took a deep breath and glared at Blake Blackcrow. 'I must stop him!'

At this moment, the enemy cavalry finally reached the entrance.

Three cavalrymen rushed out from the narrow passageway and fiercely brandished their weapons at Fredrinn.

"My lord!"

Gunnar and the others cried out in panic.

Fredrinn lifted his shield, effectively blocking the three men on his own. He then swiped his sword, decapitating their heads in just one slash!

Everyone was stunned by his mighty power, but they had no time to celebrate since more enemies entered the passageway.

"Avoid killing their horses as much as possible! Just kill the riders!" Fredrinn shouted to his men.

"Yes, my lord!"