Extraordinary in Reality Through Magic Games

Zhang Mu never believed the war would end with the defeat of the Alliance. On the contrary, this was the start of the war, perhaps even just the warm-up.

The real enemies were those distant empires occupying the wealthiest regions of the Saul Continent.

”What are you thinking about?” Seeing Zhang Mu lost in thought, Avril reached up and pinched the tip of his nose.

”Hiss—” He was jolted awake by the chill from her fingertip. ”Senior’s magic cultivation has improved again.

When will you reach Saint Level?”

”I’m only half a step away, but when exactly I can cross that half-step is anyone’s guess.”

Breaking through to Saint Level was indeed difficult, even for Avril who possessed the inheritance of the Ice and Snow King.

”No rush, take it slow. I’ll help you win some time...”

”Her Highness Avril, Lord Marshal.” A Guard appeared at the door. ”Legion Commander Domit seeks an audience.”

”Who? Domit?” Zhang Mu turned around, his expression surprised. ”Isn’t he... tell him to come in.”

The Guard took the order and left, returning ten minutes later with a travel-worn Domit behind him.

”Greetings, Your Highness Avril.

Lord Marshal, the Alliance has deployed Rhinoceros Cavalry, and our sniper squads have suffered heavy casu... uh, am I here at a bad time?” Entering the room, he spoke as he walked, his peripheral vision suddenly catching sight of several dishes laid out on the table.

”You’re already here, so stop with the nonsense. Speak quickly.”

”Oh.” Domit scratched his head, then his face turned solemn. ”The Alliance has formed dozens of Rhinoceros Cavalry squads to patrol the plains. Our sniper squads were no match and suffered many casualties.”

”Cavalry squads...” Zhang Mu pondered for a moment. ”How many people in a squad?”

”Anywhere from ten to fifteen.”

”I remember the Mutated Rhino-Ox is a Elementary magical beast; it only threatens high-level Professionals when in large numbers... Oh, they’re quite clever.”

Zhang Mu grasped Novak’s intent. Instead of rushing to explain, he asked, ”Why couldn’t the sniper squads win?

The skin of the Mutated Rhino-Ox has magic flowing through it, so bullets can’t pierce it, but can’t they pierce the cavalrymen on top?”

”After fighting for a long time, they’ve become quite familiar with sniper tactics.” Domit said somewhat helplessly, ”They’re now equipped with shields forged with magic crystals mixed in. Sniper bullets only leave a white mark when they hit.”

”Then no need to wait. Go and mobilize the Armored Legion.”

Domit was stunned for a moment before saying, ”Lord Marshal, didn’t you plan to save that trump card until...”

”How was I to know the Alliance was this useless, unable to even scrape together ten Saint Levels?

I originally planned to lure the enemy deep and swallow this Alliance army. Looking at them now, they won’t be able to push forward anymore anyway.”

”Uh, speaking of Saint Levels.” Domit scratched his head in confusion, ”The war has been going on for several months. Why haven’t we seen a trace of the Alliance’s Saint Levels?”

”There are gaps even between Saint Levels, and... you wouldn’t understand even if I told you. In short, don’t worry about the Saint Levels; I’ll deal with them.”

”Then I’ll go handle it immediately.”

”Right.” Zhang Mu called out to the turning Domit. ”Don’t expose the entire Armored Legion all at once.”

”I understand.”

”Alright, go on.”

Domit walked out and disappeared to the left. Avril retracted her gaze. ”What kind of unit is the Armored Legion?”

”They... are a pack of steel monsters.”

”Steel monsters?”

Avril clearly didn’t understand how steel could be qualified as a monster. She blinked, her ice-blue pupils filled with curiosity and inquiry.

Quite beautiful.

Zhang Mu couldn’t help himself; he leaned in and kissed her fair, smooth cheek, then shivered from the cold.

”Whew...” Rubbing his arm, he said with a grimace, ”You’ll understand when you see them.

Also, take care of yourself. Whether the Alliance risks everything for a general offensive or retreats, they will use Saint Levels. I have to go to the front to oversee things.”

”Mm, you too.”

”I will.”

...

Ten days later.

The edge of the plains.

An Alliance patrol squad was on duty. Today they were responsible for a hilly area.

It happened to be a clear day. Under the azure sky, short grass covered the rising and falling slopes, stretching into the distance. Everything in sight was verdant green.

The knight captain was in a good mood, carrying his shield at the front, squinting as he gazed at the beautiful scenery.