I JUST WANT A PEACEFUL LIFE

"Start the resonance!!" yelled Moi.

"Ouu!!" shouted all the Sur knights.

A moment later, the temperature in the surrounding area near the Sur knights starts to rise. At the same time, a thin invisible layer covers the whole knight. A few minutes later, the layer becomes more apparent with a red hue.

In the meantime, near the Fort Destroyer, a knight came towards the middle-aged general.

"Sir, we detect they sent an unknown fifth-grade combatant and a group of elite knights less than forty people consisting of fourth-grade combatants. However, they seem to stop just before our forces attack range." reported the knight.

'Hmm… an unknown fifth-grade combatant? It may be from a mercenary or that rumored Sur people. I believe it is the latter since a fifth-grade mercenary is rare and difficult to hire in a short time.' thought the middle-aged general.

After thinking for a while, "Alright, keep monitoring them while instructing the others to stay vigilant. We don't know what they are doing, but they surely will target the Fort Destroyer." commanded a middle-aged general.

"Yes, sir." replied the knight.

Another few minutes passed and the Sur knight was still not moving from his spot. Still, the nearby Traynia's troops could feel an invisible pressure each passing second. Some of them couldn't help but feel anxious.

However, they are ordered to stand on their ground and not recklessly leave their position. Their task is not to kill the enemy but to delay the enemy from reaching the Fort Destroyer. If their enemy is wasting their time staying still, it will be a great situation for them.

Still, this didn't mean they could handle the invisible pressure that Sur knights release each passing moment. The pressure is not only from the mana but also from their bloodthirst and others.

Currently, almost all the weak-willed soldiers in the span of a dozen kilometers couldn't help but shiver from them, especially those who had never experienced a bloody battle. Just as some soldiers start having panic attacks or mental breakdowns, the pressure suddenly disappears.

*Whoooshh* Suddenly, the entire Sur knights, along with their Slazers enveloped by bright crimson mana.

"Charge!! [Joint Skill - Flare Blitz]" yelled Moi.

The entire Sur knights immediately move fast and travel a few kilometers in a minute like a loosened arrow while accelerating. They keep charge forwards while going through every obstacle and trap.

None of the attacks, spells, or traps managed to stop them as the crimson mana protected them. Combining their speed and momentum, they are like an unstoppable bull that goes through everything on its path.

Soon, they managed to cover fifty kilometers and started to see the humongous Fort Destroyer and a massive army in front of it.

"Joint Skill!! Defender, raise your shield!! Show them the might of Traynia!!" yelled the middle-aged general.

Soon a large group of heavily armored knights comes to the front. They all bring a massive tower shield that could easily hide their huge figure. They are a heavily armored knight squad specializing in defense for this situation.

As soon as they raise the shield in front of them and channel their mana, their whole shield starts to glow and create an invisible barrier. This is not a skill but only a way of manipulating mana in a group. It could be said it is the very beginner stage of joint skill.

Joint skill is a very complex skill used by more than one person. It may look easy to use since it seems like two or more people are using the skill simultaneously. Almost everyone thought with just some practice. They may be able to use joint skill techniques.

However, it is one of the most complex techniques in the world. Joint skill is not only combining or releasing skills simultaneously. Joint skills require people to pair their mana wavelength, breath, aura, timing, movement, etc.

Despite their difficulty, Joint skills can also multiply the skill power many times and become more potent. Some rumors said that a group of sixth-grade combatants used a joint skill to shoot a seventh-grade combatant to death instantly.

Still, no one could prove it since to use joint skill itself requires a lot of preparation like what Sur knights did. There is no way a seventh-grade combatant will stay still and let them prepare for using the joint skill.

Although Sur knights only consist of fourth-grade combatants, it is still enough to break through all the obstacles created by Traynia's army. Looking at the Sur knights' fast momentum, the middle-aged general knows their heavy armored knight will not be able to stop them at all.

"Damn it!! Duke Faltos, it seems we need to stop them personally." said the middle-aged general as he took out his uniquely shaped greatsword.

At the same time, a man that looks in his thirties opens his eyes from his meditation. The man is quite slender and tall with a charming temperament. No one will expect that such a slim man is actually a full-fledged fifth-grade warrior.

Without saying anything, the man takes out his twin blade and runs towards the approaching Sur knight along with the middle-aged general. Currently, the Sur knight is just about to clash against Traynia's heavy armored knight.

Soon, both the general and Duke Faltos jump on the top of the heavily armored knight. They plan to release a long-range attack to reduce the Sur knight's momentum. Looking at this, Moi, who is in the front as the spearhead, couldn't help but smirk.

"Ilgor now!!" yelled Moi as they reached hundreds of meters from the heavily armored knights.

Hearing the signal, Ilgor, who is positioned at the end back of the formation, immediately releases a thunderous roar [War Cry]. *GROWWLL* The roaring is very loud that could be heard from dozens of kilometers away.

However, the loud sound is not the only effect. Every soldier in the surrounding area except the Sur knight couldn't help but stagger and hammer with massive killing intent. This effect hampered anyone in using any proper attack or skills.

Although the effect is only momentary, it is what they need to break Traynia's heavy defense. *Brak* *Brrttt* Before the soldiers and the two enemy fifth-grade combatants could recover, the Sur knight easily passes through the heavy knight's defense as if they are made of paper.

Pieces of body parts and blood are left behind as the trail of Sur knights group. Despite the gruesome killing, like a truck hitting a crowded pedestrian, Sur knights didn't stop and even accelerated further.

They know it will not be long before their mana is bottomed out. They need to reach the Fort Destroyer at least before their mana is completely depleted.

Still, it is not easy to do since each attack and people who hit their crimson layer also consume their mana to maintain their skill. Now, they could only accelerate in the hope of reaching the Fort Destroyer sooner.

Halfway through Traynia's army, the general and duke Faltos start to get their bearings while shaking their dizzy heads.

Among the other soldiers, they are the ones that receive Ilgor's War Cry directly. Still, they managed to recover faster than everyone. Without wasting any moment, they immediately chase after the Sur knight.

"Shit!! How come there is an Orc among them?!!" cursed the middle-aged general while massaging his temple as his head was still quite hurt.

On the contrary, Duke Faltos looks fine, but his sluggish movement shows that the War Cry also affected him. War Cry is not an ordinary skill. It is a special skill that elite orc warriors often use.

This skill could not be defended or fought since it does not hit them physically but hit straight to their mind. Unless they have already protected their mind with some spell or prepared their mind for it, almost everyone will definitely be affected by the cry.

Some weak-willed people could even go straight to death when they heard it. Furthermore, this kind of skill is quite hard to control and affects everyone, be it foe or ally.

The only reason the Sur knight is not affected is because of their Joint skill and Ilgor's able to direct skill power towards others. As the subordinate of Angus, Ilgor is trained heavily in terms of control.

After one year of full training, Ilgor was finally able to somehow control his roaring skill power. He could at least retain some glass cup near him without breaking it while using the skill.

Soon, the two fifth-graders catch up to the Sur knight. The Sur knight also starts to slow down with all the soldiers on their way.

Noticing the incoming fifth-grade combatant, "Scatter everyone!!" commanded Moi.

The Sur knights in the middle formation immediately jump out from the formation and fight the surrounding soldiers. The front row of the Sur knight also stopped the Joint skill and grouped together while chugging a high-grade mana potion.

At the same time, Moi, along with a few other Sur knights, go back to hold the enemies' fifth-grade combatants.