The Synthesis Wizard

"Kill!!!"

The deafening roar of battle cries and screams echoed above the city walls.

Countless siege ladders were propped against the walls, and waves of mercenaries and soldiers swarmed up.

From a distance, the walls looked like they were crawling with ants.

On the Starlight Continent, where knights reigned supreme, the defensive capabilities of tall city walls were not particularly impressive.

Even apprentice knights could force their way up the walls under a rain of arrows and falling stones.

As for true knights, a mere height of several dozen meters was no obstacle; a few powerful jumps would suffice.

Thus, city walls often became critical points of fierce contention during battles.

Within half an hour after the war had broken out, the walls had transformed into a bloody meat grinder, with blood spilling through the cracks of the stone bricks, quickly soaking the ground.

**At the rear of the battlefield.**

In the center, heavily guarded, four armored knights coldly observed the carnage unfolding on the walls.

Devin furrowed his brow and said, "The resistance from Blackstone City is surprisingly strong."

"That's to be expected," the tall Zolf replied in a deep voice. "In the end, expanding an army comes down to money. With Kyi controlling the Blackstone mine—such a treasure—if his military strength had shown no improvement, that would be utterly pathetic."

Norwood chuckled. "There's no need to worry; our forces are several times greater than theirs. There's no way we can lose."

With that, he turned to the man beside him, flashing a smile of ingratiation.

"Besides, we have Lord Mathel here; with you leading the charge, defeating Blackstone City will be a piece of cake."

Mathel, a rugged-looking man in his forties, was one of the new lords appointed by Owen after taking control of Flashing Territory, and he was also one of Owen's confidants.

Mathel was also a senior knight.

This time, under Owen's orders, he had come to lead troops into battle, eager to make a name for himself and secure more land.

Hearing Norwood's words, a look of pride crossed Mathel's face as he chuckled, "Lord Norwood is right; with a numerical advantage like this, I truly can't think of a reason we might lose."

Devin, being the more seasoned, couldn't help but remind them, "Don't forget that there's a wizard in Blackstone City."

"Are you talking about Sunan?" 

Norwood scoffed.

"That kid has grown up before our eyes; he was weak and timid as a child, and his body couldn't even handle basic breathing techniques. How could such a useless person possibly be a wizard?"

"Moreover, whether the rumors about him being a wizard are true is still uncertain."

Mathel also appeared unconcerned.

Even if he were a real wizard, a senior knight like himself wouldn't be afraid.

Devin harbored some doubts about the rumors himself, but seeing the two of them so dismissive, he chose not to press the matter and returned his attention to the distant battle.

The first wave of attackers comprised mercenaries and soldiers brought in by the three lords, and their combat effectiveness was far from stellar.

As a result, their forces hadn't yet managed to take the walls, and the fierce tug-of-war continued.

In fact, due to the prolonged assault, their offensive had begun to show signs of fatigue.

Seeing this, Mathel could no longer restrain himself and led the elite troops from Flashing Territory into the fray.

With Mathel's forces joining the battle, the pressure on the defending side increased dramatically.

In just a short while, the area of the wall occupied by the attacking forces expanded further.

Mathel, displaying fearless bravery, carved a bloody path through the defenders, causing their lines to waver.

From afar, Devin and the others observed this scene through their brass telescope, their expressions lighting up.

"Indeed, Lord Mathel is formidable!"

"This is the power of a senior knight!"

But just as they reveled in their excitement, the situation on the walls suddenly changed.

A group of panther-like creatures suddenly charged up the walls, viciously attacking the siege forces.

These beasts were unexpectedly powerful, able to engage knights in fierce combat, causing the momentum of the siege forces to stall.

**Meanwhile.**

Kyi appeared on the wall, alongside a Blackstone Panther, blocking Mathel's advance.

Though Kyi was only a junior knight and lacked Mathel's strength, he had a fierce Blackstone Panther beside him, a knight-level creature that fought fearlessly.

The synergy between man and beast was seamless, making it difficult for Mathel to overpower them.

"What are those things?" Norwood exclaimed in shock.

Devin and Zolf also wore expressions of disbelief.

Coming back to reality, Devin hesitated, "Those look like the mounts of the Blackstone Cavalry."

"Mounts?" 

Norwood and Zolf exchanged incredulous glances.

They knew that Blackstone City had formed a cavalry unit, rumored to have some peculiar panther-like mounts.

At the time, they had scoffed at the idea and hadn't given it much thought.

While many exotic beasts were indeed stronger than warhorses, strength didn't mean they were suitable for the battlefield.

For cavalry, the more important factor was the level of training and obedience to their rider's commands.

Only then could the mounts and riders combine their strengths effectively.

However, large-scale training of such beasts that could adapt to the battlefield was extremely rare.

Devin and the others had initially dismissed Blackstone City's claims as mere showmanship.

But now, seeing it firsthand, they were astonished to find that the panthers displayed coordinated movements and fierce combat skills, surpassing even the most elite soldiers!

They were perfect for the battlefield!

If all the mounts of the Blackstone Cavalry were like these beasts, then the combat prowess of that army was truly terrifying!

With two hundred Blackstone Panthers joining the fray, the previously gained ground by the siege forces was quickly reclaimed.

The battle once again fell into a stalemate.

"Damn it! Blackstone City has such a trump card hidden!" Norwood fumed.

Zolf frowned, "This is troubling; with those beasts in play, taking Blackstone City will be far from easy."

Devin also wore a furrowed brow.

The unexpected variable made it clear that even if they could eventually capture Blackstone City, they would suffer significant losses.

"Attacking the city will incur heavy losses; surrounding it might be better."

After some contemplation, Devin looked at the other two.

"Winter has just ended, and Blackstone City surely has little food stored. If we surround them for a month or two, they'll undoubtedly run out of resources and have to come out and fight us."

Both Zolf and Norwood's eyes lit up, nodding in agreement.

"Good idea."

"When Mathel returns, we should propose just that!"

In a direct confrontation, the main force would be Mathel's elite cavalry.

This way, they could minimize their own casualties.

Just as the three were pleased with their clever strategy, a piercing scream suddenly pierced the air.

Turning to follow the sound, they were astonished to see chaos erupting on the right flank, where Mathel's elite cavalry was stationed.

Hundreds of warhorses scattered in panic, their neighing filling the air.

Many cavalrymen were thrown from their mounts, trampled into pulp by the stampede.

More cavalrymen, while trying to calm their steeds, were flung away as if struck by a charging elephant, crashing over ten meters and screaming in agony.

Some unfortunate souls twisted grotesquely in mid-air, landing without a sound, dead before they hit the ground.

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