Zhong Chen looked at the battlefield where countless people fell every second, without a trace of pity in his eyes.
At first, he was like a commoner who had just gained power, feeling uneasy whenever he saw someone die.
But as he constantly experienced grander scenes, he had now grown accustomed to the sight before him.
The most crucial thing was... it wasn't his people dying, so why would he care how many died?
Besides, even if it were his people dying, he could still revive them.
"Gobuta, order the troops to advance. The Imperial side can surrender and be spared. As for the other races, I don't like them."
Receiving the order, Gobuta nodded and said to Gobuzo, who served as the Imperial Guard's second-in-command:
"Gobuzo, you can order the troops to attack now."
"Alright."
"Everyone, attack!"
As the order was given, the Imperial Guard charged forward with howls, like ferocious tigers unleashed from their cages.
As for formations? Sorry, there were none left. The current situation was a matter of 'first come, first served'.
If you actually followed a formation, you wouldn't even get a sip of the soup.
"Awooo! Finally, we can attack!"
A Storm Fang Wolf howled excitedly as it ran.
"Charge! It's all mine!"
An Imperial Guard soldier at the very front shouted with a deranged expression, sticking out his tongue.
"Get out of my way!"
Kicking a comrade in front of him, the soldier shouted with madness in his eyes:
"Wahahaha, first place is mine! My little darlings, wait for grandpa's caress!"
Behind him, the kicked soldier continued to crawl forward frantically, using both hands and feet.
Even though his body was covered in footprints from his own comrades, it didn't stop his desire to snatch kills.
Now, let's switch our perspective to the Imperial Army and the other races' army.
Both sides stared blankly at a group of bizarre creatures, neither human nor ghost, charging towards them with various deranged expressions.
At this moment, not only them but even Zhong Chen and Rimuru were stunned.
"A Chen, this... this... is this still the Imperial Guard? Where did this zombie army come from, or are they unblemished giants?!"
Rimuru stammered, pointing at the charging Imperial Guard.
"It... it should be, right? Did some outer realm demon curse them right in front of me?!"
Zhong Chen also spoke haltingly.
"This is all your fault, Lord Zhong Chen!"
Gobuta looked speechlessly at Zhong Chen, who had completely shirked his responsibility.
"Nonsense, how can you blame me? Did I tell them not to attack? That was a war necessity!!!"
"They are the Imperial Guard. If they leave, who will protect the fragile me and Rimuru?"
Hearing such shameless words from Zhong Chen, even Grayfia couldn't help but show a 'do you still have any shame' expression.
You fragile? Your statue is fragile, that's more like it!
No, the statue was specially made by Rigurd, who asked Kajin to forge it. It was also incredibly hard, always being stolen, never destroyed by anyone.
And that 'war necessity' thing, what a joke.
When you and Lord Rimuru were fighting demons, why didn't you say to call the Imperial Guard to protect you?
Seeing everyone looking at him with strange expressions, Zhong Chen couldn't help but blush.
"Ahem... Even if I'm wrong, setting aside the facts, aren't you completely blameless?"
"A Chen, are you some kind of little fairy?"
Rimuru couldn't help but loudly question Zhong Chen.
"I... I just let them vent, didn't I? Look at each and every one of them, how happy they are."
Zhong Chen muttered awkwardly, pointing at the strange, grotesque creatures.
"Hahaha! Interesting, too interesting! Let me have a go at you!"
Esdeath also saw this group of bizarre creatures. She felt a considerable power within each of them.
As for Numa Seca in front of her, he was directly ignored.
"Someone came to stir up trouble. It seems our duel will have to wait until next time."
Numa Seca looked gravely at the enemies charging towards him.
"I'm just playing with my toy. A duel? Are you worthy?"
Through their brief exchange, Esdeath had already understood the opponent's strength. Although it was decent, it was still too far from her own.
"Wahahaha, an enemy, a living enemy! Take a slice from your grandpa!"
An Imperial Guard soldier finally reached Numa Seca, tears of excitement flowing from the corners of his mouth.
"Thump!!!"
Seeing the incoming greatsword, Numa Seca hastily raised his lance to block.
However, a huge force suddenly came from above, causing his legs to fall to his knees with a thud.
"What terrifying power!"
"Hmph, you actually blocked my strike. Take another slice from your grandpa."
The soldier, using magic to imbue his blade, brought his greatsword down again.
Crack!
Numa Seca watched helplessly as his lance was easily cut in half.
The greatsword instantly came before his eyes.
Thud, a body split in two fell to the ground, accompanied by fresh blood.
"What!!! His Royal Highness actually..."
"Impossible! His Royal Highness is invincible, how could he die?!"
"I don't believe it, I don't believe it!!!"
The other races' soldiers, seeing Numa Seca split in half by a single strike, shouted in disbelief. As the news of the Hero of the North's death spread further and further.
All the other races' soldiers on the entire battlefield learned of this news, followed by a rapid drop in morale.
The Imperial Army seized this opportunity and began a fierce assault. Finally... "I don't want to die, I want to go home!"
"His Royal Highness is dead, we can't win, we can't win, run!"
The hundreds of thousands of other races' troops finally began to collapse, and the Imperial Army began to pursue and slaughter them.
Seeing this, the Imperial Guard was displeased. What the hell, I haven't even exerted myself yet, and you're already about to finish the fight?
No, none of you can leave.
Thinking this, the Imperial Guard suddenly sent thousands of soldiers flying to the edge of the battlefield, encircling the hundreds of thousands of troops.
"Magic Wall Barrier, rise!"
A pale blue light shield enveloped the entire battlefield.
"Hehe, let the slaughter begin! Today, either you die, or we live!"
"Jie jie jie jie jie!!!"
"Wahahaha!!"
Seeing the barrier rise, all the Imperial Guard soldiers' eyes began to glow red, and they involuntarily let out 'jie jie jie' laughter.
"My goodness, with these guys' laughter, even the elders of the Soul Palace wouldn't be enough!"
Zhong Chen covered his forehead speechlessly, an expression of not wanting to look.
"Hahaha, you must be their leader, right? Come and fight me! As long as you defeat me, I will be your possession!!!"
Esdeath excitedly jumped in front of Zhong Chen and Rimuru, her eyes filled with madness, staring intently at Zhong Chen.
Zhong Chen's smile grew wider and wider upon hearing this, but he spoke with an embarrassed expression:
"Oh my, wouldn't that be improper? 'Possession' and all that, how could I possibly..."