NABC Chapter 151 Battle Concluded
Chapter 151 Battle Concluded
The knights murmured amongst themselves, their apprehension turning to awe as Michael readied himself.
"He's attacking alone?" someone whispered.
The doubts vanished as Michael mounted Marcus, bow in hand, and descended toward the enemy.
High above, Michael steadied himself on Marcus's back, surveying the enemy convoy below. The supply wagons formed the heart of the column, flanked by soldiers on all sides.
Michael nocked five arrows simultaneously and aimed at the enemy column below. As the bowstring released, the arrows shot through the air with a piercing sound, striking down five targets instantly.
The precision and speed of his attack left the enemy dumbfounded. Panic spread as soldiers looked around in confusion,
When the battle concluded, Michael descended from Marcus's back, surveying the wreckage.
"Miaomiao, check the perimeter. Make sure no one escaped. Take the other beasts with you," he ordered.
[Understood,] Miaomiao replied, summoning other beasts to assist in the sweep. The disciplined hierarchy among the beasts was evident as they followed her command without hesitation.
Meanwhile, Michael and the task force began gathering the fallen soldiers' bodies into a central area.
Michael knew better than anyone the dangers of leaving corpses unattended. The risk of disease was high, and in a world filled with magic, there was always the possibility of malevolent spirits or dark entities taking advantage of such remnants.
"Bring all the bodies here. Ensure none are left scattered. Let's finish this quickly," he instructed.
While the soldiers moved the bodies, Michael enlisted a few beasts to dig a massive pit. Their powerful claws made short work of the task.
[Is this deep enough?] one of the beasts asked.
"Perfect. Now, toss the bodies in," Michael replied.
Once the bodies were piled into the pit, Michael turned to Marcus.
"Burn it," he commanded.
Marcus unleashed a torrent of flames, reducing the corpses to ash. The fire roared fiercely, its heat and smoke spreading across the plains.
The task force stood silently, watching the flames consume the remains. The acrid stench of burning flesh filled the air, but no one flinched. They knew this was a necessary step.
Amidst the carnage, one surprising discovery lifted their spirits. Upon inspecting the enemy's wagons, the soldiers uncovered a trove of supplies—food, weapons, and other valuable resources.
"This is incredible," one soldier exclaimed, his voice tinged with awe. The excitement rippled through the group as they explored the unexpected bounty.
Michael allowed himself a rare smile.
"Looks like we got lucky. These supplies will be well-received back at the fortress."
After ensuring the spoils of war were distributed among the beasts, Michael urged them onward. Marcus, who noticed a golden chest on the back of another beast, let out a sorrowful whimper, but Michael pretended not to notice.
"Miaomiao," Michael called softly.
The small creature perched on his shoulder, busily grooming its fur, lazily raised its head. Its bright green eyes met Michael's.
"Select a few beasts with keen eyesight and have them scout the surroundings. Cover all directions—north, south, east, and west—within a 30-kilometer radius," he instructed.
Letting out a sigh, Miaomiao nodded.
"Understood, but include this reconnaissance as a special mission and compensate me accordingly," the creature replied telepathically.