LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 325: The Gap
"That's fine, let them get some early exposure. It will save them from many losses in the future and teach them valuable lessons." Jamie said slowly.
Nathaniel then shifted his focus from the level three Beast Masters who were about to engage in battle to Charles, and he spoke up:
"Charles, what will you do next? The level four Beast Masters from the Stellar Empire are quite powerful."
On the ground,
The other observing Beast Masters continually analyzed the current situation in the live stream.
"Dear viewers, the battle is about to begin, and I have some good news to share. Our level three Beast Masters are incredibly smart, they've chosen a very advantageous position!"
"Some experienced Beast Masters in the live stream can see that this is a defensible spot that is hard to attack. The Beast Masters from the Stellar Empire, as the attacking side, will be at a disadvantage!"
"But I wonder who came up with this idea. I think I just saw Charles giving some instructions to the first person who entered. Could it be him?"
In an instant, the viewers in the live stream expressed their astonishment. Ordinary Beast Masters marveled at Charles, who was truly a monster, as he seemed to know about strategic knowledge!
Meanwhile, those who had actually experienced the battlefield felt an even stronger shock because they understood that Charles had never been in a real battle.
Even so, he could immediately identify the advantageous positions in the surrounding environment. Charles was simply a genius of war!
They began to discuss:
"The Cyber Academy hasn't taught any war knowledge yet, right? Did Charles discover this purely by intuition?"
"Not really, but Charles must have studied this kind of knowledge beforehand. It seems like he spent a significant amount of time to become this perceptive."
"What if it's possible that Charles hasn't learned anything about this and is relying entirely on instinct?"
"That can't be true. If that were the case, it would be terrifying. He would be a genius born for war!"
"I think it's possible. After all, Charles has broken our perceptions more than once. Perhaps he has a talent for warfare in addition to his other genius abilities."
"I agree with you. Didn't you notice? From Charles's mobilization, he could keenly sense his companions' tension and anxiety, and he even boosted their morale! That's the talent of a commander, the gift of a leader!"
As the viewers in the live stream continued to discuss, the level three Beast Masters from the Stellar Empire had already arrived at the foot of the mountain!
In an instant, a dazzling hexagram array appeared, summoning various mystical beasts. Under the command of the Stellar Empire's Beast Masters, they began their assault towards Genosha!
"Beast Masters with long-range attack capabilities to the back, those skilled in defense to the front, and the rest of the Beast Masters, take action as needed to disrupt the enemy's offense!" Jace shouted frantically, repeatedly echoing what Charles had just told him.
Quickly, the Beast Masters from Genosha formed a defensive formation, preparing to face the attack from the Stellar Empire.
However, when the two sides truly began to battle, an unexpected situation arose.
The level three Beast Masters from the Stellar Empire unleashed various attacks that were extraordinarily powerful, exceeding the typical strength of a normal Beast Master!
"What's going on? Are all the level three Beast Masters from the Stellar Empire this strong?" Jace gritted his teeth, filled with confusion.
Without thinking too much, he pushed his mystical beast to the front lines!
All eyes were focused here as the Stellar Empire's Beast Masters launched continuous offensives. Even with attacks far surpassing the usual level three Beast Masters, they couldn't break through in a short time.
Both sides fell into a stalemate.
"Damn it! I've already had them take the strength-enhancing miracle drug early, we can't possibly lose like this!" Silas cursed under his breath.
He was extremely tense. Using his status as crown prince to make such arrangements had already drawn some criticism. If they lost, he would face serious consequences.
Moreover, if the level three Beast Masters from Genosha achieved victory, the pressure on the level four Beast Masters entering later would be immense.
"If things go south, I'll have to let others take the hits. I must get the Golden Devouring Enhancement Stone!" Silas thought about his next plan.
His gaze was fixed intently on the distant battle.
Meanwhile, the level four Beast Masters from Genosha, who had yet to enter, were cracking their knuckles in anticipation. They were already anxious, having seen someone sustain serious injuries.
"Retreat, injured Beast Masters! Let others take over!" Jace shouted while fending off the attacks, echoing what Charles had told him earlier.
"I can hold on a bit longer, I'm fine!" A level three Beast Master, though injured, refused to back down so easily.
However, at that moment, two ice spikes pierced through his earth shield.
The icy spikes, radiating chill, struck his arm and thigh, and the intense pain made him collapse to the ground!
Immediately, a Beast Master with healing skills rushed over, pulling him away to begin treatment.
"Don't worry about me, I can still hold on! This injury is nothing! Go treat those who are hurt worse!" he shouted.
Others hesitated, wanting to continue treating him, but to their surprise, he pulled the ice spike out of his thigh, hastily sprinkled some medicine on the wound, and struggled to stand up.
"We promised Charles we would hold out until he arrives, brothers! We can't go back on our word!" he yelled.
Many young fighters were experiencing a battle so close to a real battlefield for the first time. Moreover, the level three Beast Masters from the Stellar Empire were considerably stronger than they were.
The geographical advantage they had built was now leveled out, and they found themselves at a disadvantage.
"Just hold on a little longer! The live stream is still going. If we give up now, we'll be looked down upon when we go back!" Someone, initially frightened by the brutality of the battle and wanting to escape.
Recalled Charles's encouragement, the glory of Genosha, and the ongoing live stream. They gritted their teeth and abandoned the thought of fleeing, focusing instead on resisting the Stellar Empire's Beast Masters.
Finally, as time passed, someone who was too heavily injured was swept away by the vines summoned by Jamie, taken outside.
"Hurry! Heal him!" Ruby rushed out, pulling out the miracle drug she had prepared in advance and began administering treatment.
"You're fine, your injuries aren't life-threatening." Ruby reassured him as she treated his wounds.
The first boy to be brought out turned his head in shame, looking at Charles, and asked with a hint of reluctance:
"Charles, I just had bad luck, otherwise, I could have held on longer. I..."
He wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Charles.
Charles's face was filled with praise as he replied firmly, "You did great. When I enter the battle, I'll definitely take down another Beast Master from the Stellar Empire for you!"
"Really? Charles, I believe in you!" the first boy to enter the battle replied, struggling to express his confidence.
Charles nodded and continued to focus on the distant fight.
As time passed, more Beast Masters from both Genosha and the Stellar Empire were brought out by Jamie's mystical beasts.
These were all individuals who, due to their injuries, were no longer fit to continue fighting.
The atmosphere on the Stellar Empire's side grew somewhat somber. Many of the returning Beast Masters felt a complex mix of emotions, on one hand, they were relieved to no longer have to fight.
On the other hand, being sent back meant they had gained nothing and had sustained significant injuries.
"Useless! You could have used a skill to help your comrades when you were retreating, but out of fear of pain, you missed the opportunity!" Silas shouted angrily.
He knew he should offer comfort, but the worries in his heart prevented him from remaining calm.
Moreover, as the crown prince of the Stellar Empire, he felt he shouldn't have to do that.
"Your Highness, I was just..." the scolded Beast Master instinctively tried to defend himself. This was his first time facing such a situation, and simply managing to fight on was already commendable.
"Do you know that if you had acted as I instructed, at least one of Genosha's fighters would have been sent back?" Silas said coldly.
Other Beast Masters who had also been sent back heard his words and fell silent instantly.
These severely injured Beast Masters silently turned their heads away, watching the distant battle, thinking, "You fought so hard. Have you considered facing scolding when you return injured?"
They had also seen the situation on Genosha's side, observing how others cared for the injured Beast Masters and how some constantly offered comfort. The injured Beast Masters from the Stellar Empire felt a twinge of discomfort.
Why was the treatment so different for those who were all wounded?
No one answered that question.
The other four-level Beast Masters present, aside from watching the distant battle, occasionally looked up at the four level eight Beast Masters in the sky, wondering when they would be able to enter the fray.
Charles paid no attention to the four level eight Beast Masters hovering above, his focus was entirely on the battle unfolding in the distance.
The young geniuses from Genosha, experiencing a near-death struggle for the first time, gritted their teeth and held on, none of them turned to flee.
"It won't be long now. Once I enter, none of those Stellar Empire Beast Masters will escape!" Charles thought to himself.