Chapter 170: The Defeat of Nick Kingdom

Chapter 170: The Defeat of Nick Kingdom

With the absence of unified command from the two commanders, chaos ensued on the frontline where both the Dark Elf Army and the Human Soldiers became increasingly disordered.

In the end, it was a total mess—nothing resembling a proper battle at all!

Even the Orcs on the opposite frontline were performing significantly better.

Amidst such battlefield chaos, the Dark Elves had it a bit easier.

At times like these, individual combat skills were key.

In that regard, they were definitely superior to the humans.

But that really didn’t matter anymore.

Once Mork and Duke Ogg determined the victor, the outcome of the battle on this side would essentially be decided as well.

If Duke Ogg triumphed, he could organize the human army to encircle the chaotic Dark Elf forces.

Conversely, if Mork won, he would lead the Dark Elf army to break through the human defenses.

The result would be quite brutal for humanity.

Although Duke Ogg was giving it his all, he still fell short of being a match for Mork.

Mork was an undeniable Twelve-tier Warrior, while Duke Ogg had merely scratched the surface, not even reaching that level.

Despite having elite bodyguards around him, who were formidable warriors themselves, they were all in the same boat—humans matched the Dark Elves in this aspect.

Ultimately, after a fierce struggle, Duke Ogg was defeated.

He only barely survived with the desperate protection of his loyal guards as they retreated from the battlefield.

Those guards courageously rushed forward to block Mork’s advance, covering Duke Ogg’s escape.

Shortly after Duke Ogg’s withdrawal, the entire human frontline collapsed.

“Your Grace, we’ve lost.”

Watching the fleeing human soldiers, one of the guards who had taken Duke Ogg away, spoke solemnly.

Duke Ogg shut his eyes, unable to bear the sight before him.

All their efforts had gone down the drain!

“Quick, inform Duke Rayman to break through with his men!”

This battle could no longer continue.

The priority now was to minimize losses.

The gap between him and those others was far greater than he had imagined!

Reflecting on his recent fight with Mork, Duke Ogg sighed internally.

“Yes, sir!”

One of the guards promptly took the order and dashed off.

Meanwhile, Duke Ogg began to regroup the disoriented human soldiers.

Every bit of strength counted at this moment.

It wasn’t just him—others were doing the same.

And those others were none other than Crown and Georges, the brother duo.

With one as the prince of the kingdom and the other as the duke’s son, plus their previously established good reputations, they possessed considerable influence.

Under their organization, numerous fleeing human soldiers rallied around them, placing their hopes for survival in these two.

At that moment, perhaps even Crown had not noticed that he was beginning to change.

He now exuded a certain leadership quality.

Even Georges, who was far more mature, found himself overshadowed by Crown.

More and more soldiers flocked to his and Georges’ side.

Slowly, Georges realized he no longer needed to say anything.

He had already perceived the change occurring within his cousin.

In such circumstances, he genuinely didn’t know whether to feel pleased or troubled.

Meanwhile, Duke Ogg noticed the situation on their side.

Having been busy restructuring the shattered human forces, he was surprised to see a well-organized contingent, but when he saw Crown still working to restore order among the soldiers, a smile crept onto his face.

Considering that, one could say they had achieved something after all.

With his mood lifted, Duke Ogg felt invigorated, working diligently to organize the scattered human troops, guiding them back into formation.

However, time was not on their side; Mork, lost in the thrill of battle, had picked up on the irregularities.

Regaining his senses, he glared at the newly gathered human forces and seethed with rage.

Then, he charged towards Duke Ogg with his elite guards.

On his way, many human soldiers inevitably suffered the consequences.

“Your Grace, that guy is charging at us!”

A guard’s warning directed Duke Ogg’s gaze toward Mork.

Seeing Mork charging forth, as if ready to obliterate anyone in his path, Duke Ogg’s expression changed, and he promptly commanded, “Don’t engage them; follow me to break through!”

With that order, he took the lead, distancing himself from Mork.

He became the vanguard for the entire contingent, hacking through the chaos.

On the other side, Duke Rayman had also begun preparations to withdraw his troops upon receiving the news.

While their situation remained relatively stable, the opposite side had already collapsed, and it wouldn’t be long before they too fell apart.

This battle was nearing its conclusion.

Overall, humanity was caught off guard by the sudden emergence of the Dark Elves.

Adding to that the Dark Elves’ impressive capabilities, it was unsurprising that the human army faced defeat.

After chasing the retreating human army, the Dark Elves and Orcs withdrew.

They drove the humans back to their territory, specifically Mark Fortress.

Upon reaching there, facing the strong defenses of Mark Fortress, the two armies had no capability to take it head-on.

However, this had already imposed a massive impact on the entire war situation.

Nick Kingdom’s northern expedition not only yielded no good rewards but had also suffered heavy losses.

With such injuries, they were momentarily gasping for air.

And this was enough to significantly influence the overall war dynamics.

The pressure on the Orcs decreased considerably, allowing them to allocate more forces to deal with the Machia Republic and Posia Kingdom.

Especially the Posia Kingdom; the land of horsemen was truly a headache for the Orcs.

When the Orc army rampaged through Orc territory, they behaved more Orc-like than the Orcs themselves—burning, killing, looting—doing it all.

Yet the Orcs felt quite helpless against them.

The mobility of Posia’s troops was just too strong.

Not only could the Orcs not outrun them, but when it came to direct combat, those prairie warriors wouldn’t necessarily be bested by Orcs.

Moreover, the Orcs struggled with organizational skills, making it difficult to corner the Posia troops, which unwittingly increased their challenges.

On top of that, they had a powerful ally—the Dark Elves.

When news from the western front reached Machia, the entire realm was shaken.

Due to geographical proximity, they were the closest to the western front, and the upcoming challenges loomed large.