The Guardian: Legend of Leo

Ch.63 The True War

On the frontline, the sound of a clash between flesh and metal roaring filled the hearing, among all the people standing there a young man appeared to be leading the army of the King's Hall.

His one command annihilated hundreds of enemies on the front lines, while each swing of his sword ensured that no enemies infiltrated the forces beneath him.

"Retract the formation, the shield users exchange with the sword users, the knights in light armor can retreat and rest for a moment, the war will not be finished so easily." His calm voice while giving direction also helped to awaken the morale of the troops, quickly the frontline of the battle became more stable and the situation slowly began to exchange in the battle.

"Who is that young general? I've never seen him before, is he a noble?"

"I know, though? But judging from his attitude, it doesn't seem like you're wrong to call him a noble."

"But still how could there be such a talented young noble? Didn't the rumor say there was only one person who could do something like this first?"

"You mean ... Z-Zheira! Yep! He must be his disciple, I heard he had long since disappeared so it was possible that the young man was his disciple!"

The soldiers whispered to each other and rumors of a young leader bringing victory on the front lines spread quickly.

His cold appearance, black hair fluttering in the wind, his sharp and cynical gaze became the hallmark whenever people talked about him, the soldiers nicknamed him the God of Death.

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"You rest first, I will go around arranging the battlefield for a moment" Leo said as he began to step away from the exhausted soldiers.

Moments before, the enemy troops on the frontlines had already retreated and the battle had begun to pause for a while.

The result of the battle was clearly defeat, the army which originally numbered 90,000 was now left with 70,000 while the enemy side which originally numbered 130,000 was estimated to still have 119,000 remaining. The difference in losses was quite large and the weakening of the strength was clearly more inclined to the King's Hall.

Leo frowned, trying to find a way to convey his war strategy to the army leadership, only he did not understand and did not know where and how to convey it.

As he was still immersed in his mind a soldier approached him, he was the soldier that Leo had saved earlier. He automatically honors Leo with all his heart.

"Greetings to the young Commander, this soldier pays his respects!" The soldier sincerely lowered his head and saluted Leo.

Leo looked at him flatly as usual, others might be annoyed with his unexpressed gaze but not for some, one of whom was the soldier before him.

Leo sighed briefly before telling the soldier to get up. "Stand, I'm not the commander. I was just passing by and happened to be on the same side as you guys, so just drop the formality." Leo explained.

"You may not be the Commander, but compared to those Commanders, you are the one who deserves to be called the Commander. Other than that ..." The soldier tried to convey his wish, "S-In addition, please keep leading us during this war! With your leadership we can reach this point. I'm sure we can definitely win the war if you continue to lead this army, I beg you to remain our Commander!" The soldier bowed his head as low as possible, in the Euthorea Kingdom this was an attitude of full respect and loyalty to his master, in other words his oath of loyalty.

Leo knows this code and only sees it in silence.

"I'm sorry, I can't be your commander." Leo answered briefly.

The soldier immediately lost his expression and slowly became dispirited, he was well aware under the leadership of the Generals and Royal Commanders that the present defeat would definitely welcome them.

In the midst of his despair, "But I will continue to lead you. I understand the situation now, please stand under my leadership, I need a sword to help me protect my loved ones" Leo for the first time smiled at the soldier.

Although he showed indifference, in fact he greatly appreciated the soldiers who were loyal to his Kingdom and wanted the best for his Kingdom.

Immediately after hearing the young man's reply, the Soldier who was in Leo's presence smiled happily. In his heart he is so grateful to meet Leo today, he hopes to serve Leo personally after this war, then he expresses his feelings.

"Thank you! I'm very appreciative of your decision sir ..." The soldier was silent for a moment he was confused what to call Leo like, then Leo interrupted "Leo, just call me Leo."

"Yes! Mr Leo, I'll follow you! I will be your sword now and forever, I will be your Knight if you want!" The excited soldier misunderstood something.

Leo scrunched his forehead before replying, "How do I make you my Knight? I'm neither a noble nor a Royal family, so what authority do I have to have Knights under me?"

The young man's words finally brought silence long enough until finally the loyal soldier got and understood the situation.

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