Chapter 204 - Experiencing the Front Lines for the First Time!

The elite training program’s instructors would typically go to the frontlines to complete some missions. Still, they would not go too frequently.

However, the Magical Beasts had begun to behave strangely, so the instructors had no choice but to go there more frequently.

The last time Flying Wolf went to the front lines, he and Falcon finished their missions and chatted. Falcon even mentioned Moss. He became more interested in the knight when he discovered Moss was preparing for his entrance exams in the training camp.

He practically begged Flying Wolf to bring such an ambitious young man to the front lines so he could experience it himself.

Flying Wolf remembered Moss was still a vital candidate he would recommend to the EDC and realized it was essential for Moss to experience the front lines in advance. Therefore, when Flying Wolf returned from his mission, he first looked for Moss and invited him to go to the frontlines alongside the instructors.

“That would be great! I’ve wanted to experience life at the front lines for a long while now!” Moss immediately agreed when Flying Wolf mentioned the front lines.

Moss was a descendant of knights, so it was common for them to fight on the front lines. He always showed great interest whenever Ray and Lloyd discussed the war they experienced on the front lines.

He thought he would also one day go to the front lines when he grew up and protect humankind’s safety. So, Moss’s heart burned with desire when Flying Wolf invited him to the front lines.

Moss immediately asked, “When will we depart?”

“Tomorrow night,” Flying Wolf replied.

Hearing Moss’s words and seeing his expression, Flying Wolf knew Moss would inevitably ask him about the front lines if he did not invite Moss beforehand.

Flying Wolf thought of something and asked curiously, “Moss, what level are you at now?”

“I tested it the day before yesterday and found I’m already at level 28 now,” Moss calmly said as he looked at Flying Wolf.

“You’ve jumped by three levels in less than a month. I’m marveling at your leveling speed, kid. You will be a force to be reckoned with if this continues.”

“You flatter me, sir!”

“All right, you might just contribute to the front lines with your current level. Don’t bring too many things tomorrow, only your necessary equipment. The training camp will take care of the rest.”

“No problem, Deputy Chief Instructor Flying Wolf! I’ll go get ready right now!” Moss instantly disappeared from Flying Wolf’s sight after that.

“We’re not leaving until tomorrow night. It seems the kid is pretty excited,” Flying Wolf muttered as he looked at Moss’s receding figure. Then he smiled in relief.

…

At 8:00 pm, twenty-one figures in camouflage clothing appeared before the foot of the Great Wall. The twenty-one figures included Moss and 20 instructors from S Country’s elite training camp.

Moss and the others had just lined up when a loud voice echoed from afar, “Flying Wolf, it seems you guys have moved up quite a bit!”

Then a tall and sturdy figure appeared in front of everyone.

After exchanging a few words with Flying Wolf, Falcon turned to the others and said, “Thank you all for coming to assist us today. The Magical Beasts have been behaving relatively strangely recently, and there have been more sightings of beasts we have never seen before.

“It has caused our city guards to suffer considerable casualties. We lost ten brave soldiers yesterday, and 34 of us got injured in varying degrees,” as Falcon spoke, he became teary-eyed.

“I want you all to tell the city guards about the beasts’ characteristics and skills and provide them with more effective ways to deal with the Magical Beasts that have been running rampant.”

Moss and the other 20 people nodded in unison as Falcon’s emotions affected them.

Moss became emotional, especially when he heard that ten city guards had sacrificed their lives the day before. News of that instantly ignited Moss’s desire to go into battle and kill his enemies.

“All right, everyone, follow me. I will divide you all into different teams in a second.” Falcon waved his hand and took the lead in walking toward the beacon tower.

As he walked, he filled the others in on the current situation: “The main battles are taking place at sectors NB6, MV8, and LK2.”

Everyone was stunned by the battle before them when they reached the other side of the Great Wall, and so was Moss. There was a dense mass of beasts as far as the eye could see in front of section NB6.

The beasts resembled meat shields and spears, charging into battle and partially destroying the city walls. Meanwhile, the other beasts behind them took the opportunity to launch their attacks on the city walls.

Still, the city defense soldiers were bold and courageous. They used shields and sometimes even their own bodies to stop the beasts from attacking the city walls.

Moss’s battle awareness, Holy Belief, and knight’s spirit instantly activated when he witnessed the bloodshed before him. Before the others could react, he summoned four shields and rushed to the soldiers’ aid.

At the same time, Moss used his Holy Light Strengthening. Although it was his first time using this skill, its effects were beneficial. It increased his stats by 20% as he also passed it to the surrounding soldiers.

Due to Moss’s actions, the soldiers who were struggling erupted instantly with formidable strength.

Meanwhile, Moss continued to summon more shields to protect the nearly fallen city walls and shot bullet-like shields toward the Barbaric Elephants, Evil West Bulls, and other massive beasts below the city walls.

“What an intelligent use of skills!” Falcon praised as he witnessed Moss’s attacks for the first time. ‘This kid is undoubtedly an expert in city defense.’

Flying Wolf saw Moss charging forward and ordered the others, “Comrades, let’s split up into three groups. Go and support sectors NB6, MV8, and LK2!”

Then he dashed toward Moss’s direction.

…

With everyone’s joint efforts and four hours of fierce battles, they finally got the situation under control.

“Woo-hoo!” The soldiers could not help but cheer when the tide of beasts retreated.

Then the war drums of victory sounded as they shook the entire Magical Beast territory. The drums resembled a threat to the retreating beasts.

Moss also felt excited and proud when he heard the inspiring war drums since he had also contributed to the battle. However, he could not help but become teary-eyed when he looked at the damage to the city wall and the many injured soldiers.

Moss thought of his father, grandfather, and all the ancestors and seniors who had sacrificed their lives to protect the human race against Magical Beasts. Their selfless efforts and generations of city guards led to today’s relatively peaceful life.

Moss thought his current life was not easy to come by when he thought of his experience on the front lines. It made his desire to protect even stronger.

Flying Wolf revealed a gratified and approving smile when he looked at Moss, who was deep in thought and had a determined expression.

Falcon patted Flying Wolf’s shoulder and whispered, “That kid is impressive. You should bring him here more often. I think he was born to be here.”

“Hahaha, we already consider him a vital candidate for the EDC. We’ve submitted his name to them too. I believe you will have plenty of opportunities to interact with him in the future,” Flying Wolf replied.

When Falcon heard that, his eyes lit up as he looked at Moss again.

Then a burst of refreshing laughter came from Flying Wolf and Falcon.