Chapter 679: The Battle of Avalon Fortress Begins

The surprise attack on the vanguard of the Hiran Army was a great success.

Under the powerful combat power of the cavalry, more than 10,000 enemies were killed. Among the more than 10,000 casualties, a large part of them died in the stampede, while the Knights only suffered 202 casualties.

A great victory, a hearty victory.

The entire Hiran Army did not expect that the Michael Knights, who were at an absolute disadvantage in terms of numbers, would take the initiative to attack them.

After learning that the vanguard was attacked and seriously injured, the entire Hiran Army was extremely shocked.

Dominic immediately ordered the vanguard to withdraw and rest.

Seeing the success of the surprise attack, the morale of all the soldiers of the Michael Knights from top to bottom was greatly boosted, and the haze brought by the 300,000 troops was swept away. Everyone was full of the belief that they would win, and the morale and fighting spirit of the Hiran Army also suffered a certain blow.

Unfortunately, this kind of surprise attack can only be carried out once. After this surprise attack, the Xilan army will definitely be on high alert, and it will not be so easy to launch a surprise attack on them again.

Su Cheng, who knew that this kind of surprise attack could not be carried out again, ordered the north gate of the fortress to be closed and sealed after Raymond led his troops back, waiting for the arrival of the Xilan army. Relying on the geographical advantages of the fortress, he defended to the end until the Xilan army could not fight.

Therefore, after the success of this surprise attack, the Aighar Corridor fell into a strange silence.

The Xilan army accelerated the assembly of troops and silently waited for all combat troops to be assembled.

The Knights of Michael stayed obediently in the Avalon Fortress, quietly waiting for the Xilan army to attack.

Finally, the combat troops of the Xilan army assembled and marched to the Avalon Fortress in a mighty manner...

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May 13, 292, the Imperial Calendar of the Britannia Empire.

Britannia Empire, North, Avalon Fortress.

It is early morning now.

The sun rises slowly from behind the mountains in the east, the golden dawn lights up the sky, dyes the mountains yellow, and illuminates the earth.

Under the blue sky, the dark formations of the Hiran army are neatly arranged on the vast green fields outside the Avalon Fortress.

Long spears pierce the sky, armor, shields and weapons shine with thousands of cold rays in the dawn, and large flags flutter in the morning breeze.

In the dark formations of the Hiran army, there are siege crossbows, catapults, siege vehicles... layer upon layer, which makes people shudder.

In terms of momentum, the Avalon Fortress is not giving in.

The inner and outer walls of the north wall of the Avalon Fortress are full of the flags of the Knights of Michael and the flags of the Britannia Empire Army, fluttering in the wind.

The inner and outer walls were full of soldiers ready for battle.

The infantry climbed the outer wall, ready to fight the enemy troops climbing up the wall.

The archers climbed the inner wall, ready to attack the enemy troops inside the outer wall.

The inner wall was also full of siege crossbows and catapults, responsible for long-range attacks on the enemy's formation.

The north wall of Avalon Fortress is more than 4,000 meters long. Su Cheng divided this huge north wall into four war zones, namely the 1st War Zone, the 2nd War Zone, the 3rd War Zone, and the 4th War Zone.

These four war zones are respectively led by Raymond, Samuel, Gary, and Dale.

On average, each of the four Raymonds is responsible for the defense of about 1,000 meters of the wall.

The 5th and 6th armies were weak in combat power because they were basically recruits, and they did not even have a commander, so Su Cheng left them in the rear and used them as reserve troops.

At dawn, Su Cheng, wearing armor, held the knight's sword at his waist, climbed the inner wall of the fortress, and looked at the densely packed Xilan army in the wilderness outside the fortress. Willy, the deputy commander of the Knights, naturally followed closely behind Su Cheng.

Looking at the endless army, Su Cheng murmured:

"The scale of this army is really amazing."

"After all, it is an army of 300,000." Willy behind Su Cheng continued.

"Ten thousand..." Su Cheng continued to murmur, "This is the first time I have fought such a battle with such a huge difference in strength... I really hope this will be my first and last time to fight such a battle."

At this moment, Su Cheng's pupils shrank slightly.

Because he noticed that the Xilan army in the wilderness had unusual movements.

"Is it about to start..." Su Cheng said in a deep voice, "Willie, go tell the whole army - the attack of the Xilan army is about to begin, be prepared for the battle."

"Yes!"

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Outside the Avalon Fortress, in the Xilan army's formation.

"No matter how many times I see it, the Avalon Fortress is so scary..." Dominic looked at the Avalon Fortress with flags in the distance and whispered, "This kind of fortress with double wall design is simply a nightmare for attackers..."

The north wall of the Avalon Fortress is a double wall structure with inner and outer walls.

After conquering the outer wall, there is another higher inner wall.

In the large-scale offensive against the Britannia Empire four years ago, which was the "288 North Defense Operation" in the words of the Britannia people, under the command of Dominic, the Xilan army once conquered the outer wall, but the last inner wall could not be conquered no matter what, and finally had to withdraw.

But the reason why they were able to occupy the outer city wall at that time was largely because the leader of the Knights of Michael was incompetent.

Although there are more troops at hand now, the total number of troops of the Knights of Michael is less, but the commander of the Knights of Michael has changed.

Dominic has never fought with Su Cheng, and has only heard of Su Cheng's reputation and deeds.

Although he has never fought with Su Cheng, Dominic has studied Su Cheng's information seriously.

Although Su Cheng has not participated in many battles, Dominic can see from the battles that Su Cheng has participated in that Su Cheng has participated in that in terms of military management and military level, Su Cheng and the former leader of the Knights of Michael are simply a world of difference!

Dominic is a staunch opponent of this "Iron Hammer Operation", and firmly opposes the use of troops against the Britannia Empire when Su Cheng is still the leader of the Knights of Michael and is still in charge of the Avalon Fortress.

But there is no choice - His Majesty has made up his mind and insisted on launching this offensive.

Now even the army has arrived at the gates of Avalon Fortress. No matter how unhappy or upset Dominic is, it will be useless.

Dominic has no idea whether he can capture Avalon Fortress, which is commanded by Su Cheng, with 300,000 people.

Dominic can only do his best.

After taking a deep breath and adjusting his state and emotions, Dominic raised the flag in his hand with a serious look, and then waved it down heavily.

"All troops attack! Take down Avalon Fortress!"

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Britannia Empire Royal Calendar 292/Holy Hilan Empire Royal Calendar 214.

May 13.

300,000 Hilan troops vs. 120,000 Michael Knights.

The battle for the attack and defense of Avalon Fortress - the war begins!