A Villain's Journey Begins in the Type-Moon World

However, the infected quickly disappeared into a fog. Seeing this, the vanguard halted, clearly sensing a trap.

Just as they stopped to report the situation, a plume of smoke rushed in and engulfed them. Instantly, the vanguard's vision was limited, and even communication was disrupted.

They immediately realized that this was the enemy's Originium Arts, and it was precisely because of Originium energy that communication could not be transmitted to the outside world.

"Retreat! Retreat quickly! Get out of this smoke first!"

For seasoned veterans, obstructed vision does not significantly affect their close-combat capabilities. Even when facing enemy ranged attacks, experienced veterans can immediately pinpoint the enemy's location and launch an assault.

However, fearing that the enemy's tactics might not stop there, they decided, after careful consideration, not to fight in terrain advantageous to the enemy.

Unfortunately, just as they began to retreat, the enemy's offensive began.

"Bang bang bang bang!!"

It sounded like a short, rapid sound, and something slammed into the spell shields, which flickered and were on the verge of shattering within seconds.

"Get down! Find cover!"

The group of veteran warriors were shocked. They didn't understand what kind of "magic" attack they had encountered. They only knew that with such firepower, once the magic shield broke, they would surely die.

They immediately lay down on the ground, and some found cover nearby and hid behind it.

However, the strange sounds continued, indicating that the enemy's vision was unaffected by the smoke, and they directly shattered the magical shields of the vanguards who were lying on the ground without any cover.

Then, several muffled groans were heard, and the vanguards completely lost the strength to get up, collapsing and dying in the thick fog.

"Damn it, what kind of magic is this? It's so powerful!" A veteran who was lucky enough to survive hiding behind cover cursed angrily.

"Compared to this, our warlock guild should have already noticed something's wrong, so why haven't they dispersed this smoke yet!?"

Another veteran looked around at the gray fog that was completely still. The visibility was already very limited because of the night, and now, shrouded in smoke, it felt like he was in complete darkness.

Now, every veteran warrior shrouded in the gray fog felt unease and fear creeping up their legs and up their entire body, as if they were being swallowed by darkness.

Not only in their area, but also in many other front lines, eerie fog appeared, relentlessly swallowing the sounds of war. The warlocks, having clearly noticed the anomaly, immediately used Originium magic to conjure a strong wind, intending to disperse the fog imbued with Originium energy. (The last sentence appears to be unrelated and possibly a separate thought: "You Yongmei, are you free, Lin Zaizai, are you...?")

However, although the mist looked swaying, when the winds summoned by the sorcerers blew, it seemed to take root and could not be dispersed at all, remaining motionless in place.

"Damn it, what is this fog? Why are our dispelling spells ineffective!?"

Upon seeing this, the sorcerers clearly sensed something was wrong and immediately reported the situation to their commander.

Upon hearing this, Quan Duo'er's keen battlefield intuition immediately led him to order his troops to halt their advance and instruct his sorcerers to begin scouting through the fog ahead. For a moment, the battle strangely came to a standstill, undoubtedly a relief to the infected.

Alex, who shared the same field of vision, couldn't help but exclaim upon seeing this:

"Sister Liu, when did your Originium Arts become so powerful? So many spells cast by so many sorcerers couldn't dispel your mist."

"Do you really think this can still be my Originium Arts?" Lyudmila shrugged helplessly and said, "My Originium Arts were dispelled long ago."

"Huh? If it's not your Smoke Originium Arts, then it could be... (Ursus profanity)!! Teacher Wang Chong made his move?!"

Alex immediately realized what was happening, and his face lit up with joy.

Chapter 325: Preparing to Charge

“Skadi, Specter. You two start by clearing out the vanguard from the middle. Surtr, Arcueid, stand by, prepare to fight your way out with the Sharpshooter Squad. Albion, on my orders, prepare to draw enemy ranged fire.”

Wang Chong stood beside Helag, using the power of the black mist to guide everyone to get ready.

"Such powerful Originium Arts of the Black Mist. I never imagined that even when those warlock guilds used dispel spells together, they couldn't dispel your spell, Mr. Wang Chong. The strength of such Originium Arts is probably only comparable to the Witch King of Letania or the most powerful royal ruler of the Sarkaz."

Seeing that the entire army of sorcerers in Dor was completely helpless against Wang Chong's black mist, Herag finally glimpsed the tip of the iceberg of Wang Chong's strength:

"So it seems our real trump card isn't the 800-man sharpshooter team you trained, but yourself." (You're thinking, empty, Lin is here...)

“You flatter me, sir, but I do not take the entire army of Dortmund seriously,” Wang Chong replied slowly. “However, this is ultimately a struggle between the people of Chernobyl. If I were to simply sweep through their ranks, the people of Chernobyl would never truly awaken.”

"As I promised the old man before, I will use my black mist to protect most people as much as possible. As for more offensive strategies, they can only be left to my subordinates and you, the old man, as you are the main force in dealing with the army group."

“I understand what you mean. However, having such a powerful ally as you as a safety net undoubtedly gives me a lot of peace of mind.” Hrag nodded, then looked at the “young leader” who had been watching them both, and said:

"Zao Lu, it's your turn to command a portion of the area next."

"Me?" Zao Lu was taken aback. She had originally thought that she was going to be like Skadi and the others, preparing to charge into battle.

"Yes, we can't hide Dor's little tricks from him. His flanks are continuing to advance around the sides of the battlefield, and it looks like he's planning to surround us."

"More importantly, some motorized units and scouts, through the reconnaissance of the heavy guards on both flanks, were preparing to bypass the battlefield and reach the entrances of various underground passages in the outer city, ready to ambush the escaped citizens."

Herag slowly said, "Therefore, someone needs to be responsible for clearing out those scouts and mechanized units, otherwise, not only will those civilians still be in danger, but our rear will also be invaded by all of Dor's forces, resulting in us being attacked from both sides."

Upon hearing this, Zao Lu instantly understood the situation. She nodded and said, "Those private soldiers, the police officers, and most of the citizens still follow my orders. I will arrange for them to deal with those scouts and motorized units."

"Prepare for an ambush. There are only a few spots around the entrance to the underground passage. After the counterattack, immediately have the citizens return to their homes and hide, ready to face any further battles," Wang Chong added.

Zao Lu nodded, and finally, under the watchful eyes of the two, ran towards the underground passage.

Then, Wang Chong looked at Helag and said, "Next, we should prepare to flex our muscles. Otherwise, the entire Dortmund might really think they can wipe us out with their current forces."

"And I guess they'll send a small force into the black fog to investigate, using ropes tied to their bodies to make it easier for them to return from the fog and relay information."

"They will soon realize that melee units have no way to deal with this area of ​​black mist. They will inevitably choose to use overwhelming firepower again, continuously casting all offensive spells into the black mist area."

"And they will choose to completely avoid the Black Mist territory and slowly wear us down by surrounding us. After all, in their view, such Originium Arts must be very physically demanding, and as long as they remain inactive, the Black Mist will eventually dissipate."

Hrag nodded and added, "If we adopt this bypass tactic, our retreat will be cut off by all of Dor's forces, and the entire Black Mist region will become an isolated island."

"That's it, old man. It's our turn to attack, while they're still confused about our situation... Look, it's this position and direction."

Wang Chong pointed to a team of veteran soldiers and said:

"This unit here has lost most of its men in our black fog. They haven't finished handing over to other units yet, so their location will be our breakthrough point."

"Once they send small teams into the black fog and focus their attention on scouting the fog itself, I'll lead my team out to fight their way out!"

"Grandpa, are you also preparing to charge into battle?" Wang Chong couldn't help but ask, hearing Herag's tone.

"Well, if the goal is to intimidate all of Dortmund, then I have to charge in. They all know my exploits, and only I can flex my muscles and intimidate them."

Herag drew his sword and spoke slowly.

……

On the other side of the battlefield, Quan Duoer was still waiting for news from the warlocks. When his communicator rang, Quan Duoer immediately answered and asked, "How is it? Is there a solution for that smoke?"

"My lord, this is probably a large-scale sorcery created by the enemy's sorcerer team, and it must have been planned for a long time to achieve this effect."

"To break through this barrier, we can either send small groups of troops deep into the area to see if we can find the group that set up the formation, or sacrifice the soldiers still in the smoke and unleash all our offensive spells into the smoke field for fire coverage."

The voice of the warlock leader came through the communicator. These were the two safest options offered by the other side based on the current situation.

"...In that case, have a small contingent of the Hundred Battles Vanguard scout out the situation first, and use your magic to strengthen that contingent. If things don't go well, then execute the second plan."

After considering it carefully, Quan Duoer immediately made a decision.

"Yes!" came the reply from the communicator, and then the call ended.

"Ston, have the troops on both flanks prepare for a quick encirclement. Judging from the current situation, those people in the underground city seem to have concentrated their forces in this smoke-filled area. Firepower coverage may not be effective against those inside."

"We need to trap them here. That way, even if we can't get in, they won't be able to interfere in the situation in Chernobog!"

Quan Duoer said slowly, "I don't believe that this Originium spell can be cast continuously."

“But General, what if this gray fog territory happens to cover the location of the underground passage as well? What if they can enter and exit through other exits?” Stonnov couldn’t help but ask.

"So you also need to send the motorized forces and scouts to the other passages as quickly as possible to scout out the situation. If necessary, we can directly occupy these passages and then fight on two fronts, directly attacking their underground levels and destroying their main base!"

Quan Duo added.

After hearing this, Stonnov immediately began to carry out the orders.

As Wang Chong had predicted, Quan Duo'er's troops began to move. When Wang Chong saw the enemy's sorcerer group concentrating all their spells on that force from within the black mist, he understood their purpose.

So he waited for the troops to enter the black mist, and when everyone's attention was fully focused on the black mist and the situation of the troops, he immediately shouted:

“Surtr, Arcueid, you and I will lead the way. Skadi, Specter, take care of the flanks. Grandpa, keep up with us. Albion, take off.”

"Finally, all members of the sharpshooter squad, listen to my command! Follow us—charge!!"

"Victory is certain! Victory is certain!"

Eight hundred archers, already assembled and ready, brandished the most advanced weapons on the continent, and shouted in unison. A fierce fighting spirit gleamed in each of their eyes. This would surely be the beginning of their path to fame.

Chapter 326: The Might of the Sharpshooter Squad

"boom!"

"Leivadin—! (Very loudly)"

Surtr roared, and a massive lava giant appeared behind her. She then charged forward, and the fire giant behind her slammed its greatsword into the battle-hardened vanguards who hadn't had time to react.

"The Way of the Person".

At that moment, two chains suddenly struck Surtr in the back, but had no effect on him.

And then, another lava giant rose up from behind Surtr, its enormous figure causing Surtr to turn his head in surprise.

Although Surtr had seen Wang Chong use his Originium Arts more than once, each time he saw it, Surtr felt intense suspicion and couldn't help but subconsciously wonder how the other party managed to do it.

However, Surtr's combat instincts quickly returned to her mind, thanks to her special forces training. She immediately found a path through the enemy's chaotic formation and then commanded the Lava Giant to clear the way.

Meanwhile, Wang Chong also used the Flame Giant to widen the path. With Wang Chong's strength, the Leivadin he unleashed would only be stronger and more terrifying than Surtur's.

Meanwhile, with Wang Chong's magical enhancement, Arcueid was also able to use some of her own conjured magical attacks. Ice swords materialized from Arcueid's wrists, piercing directly through the bodies of the battle-hardened vanguards who were protected by magical shields. (The last sentence appears to be unrelated and possibly a fragment from another text.)

As for Specter and Skadi's performance, it goes without saying that they consistently swept away their enemies with overwhelming force.

What truly created a unique scene on the battlefield were the troops wielding dark muskets, constantly firing in all directions, causing the seasoned vanguards who tried to plug the breach to fall one after another.

They are protected only by a thin layer of black mist, but this is enough to give them the same terrifying defensive and self-healing abilities as the Sarkaz forces of the Reunion Movement.

Now, they are more like a terrifying war machine than the Imperial Army, ruthlessly reaping the lives of the soldiers around them.

"Damn it! It's a gun!!"

Without the smoke to conceal their presence, the seasoned veterans eventually recognized this terrifying weapon of mass destruction. The magical shields were utterly useless against these gunfire bullets; a single shot shattered the shields and pierced their vitals.

"What kind of gun is this! How can it have such terrifying destructive power! And such a terrifying rate of fire! Even most members of the Sarkaz race couldn't do this, right!?"

Experienced veterans immediately recognized that the power of this musket was beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. It should be noted that the low damage ceiling of muskets was a consensus in warfare that was universally acknowledged by military groups throughout the Terra continent.

Even among the Sarkaz, ordinary people can only use guns skillfully and slightly increase the maximum damage by one level. They are nothing like the Black Mist people in front of them, who have the killing power to kill a veteran with a single shot and also have a considerable attack speed.

"Using the exclusive etched bullets, their power is indeed extraordinary. Before they were equipped with bullets, they needed to fire more than five spell bullets to shoot those battle-hardened vanguards with shields. After hitting the live bullets, they can kill them with one shot."

After glancing back at the strength of his elite marksman squad, Wang Chong couldn't help but sigh that his reputation points had been well spent after all, and he wondered how much he would get back this time.

These seasoned vanguards were as fragile as paper; they couldn't even get close, and their lines were being pushed back. Some vanguards simply hid behind cover, too afraid to engage the sharpshooter squad.

Helag, standing behind Wang Chong and the others, showed the most dramatic change in expression at this moment.

He was initially somewhat shocked by Wang Chong's ability to use two completely different Originium Arts simultaneously, but his attention was quickly drawn to the sharpshooter squad behind him. The squad's effectiveness in combat far exceeded his expectations.

He had initially thought this would be a perilous operation, and his sword was already prepared to engage the vanguard. But who would have thought that he would live to see the army group's battle-hardened vanguard being utterly defeated by a force that had only been trained for less than half a month?

This completely overturned his understanding of war.

Hrag took a deep breath, his heart trembling as he recalled the thousand or so of these fog guns still piled up in the warehouse. If such a force could double in size, what kind of results could they achieve?

"But at least it lets this old man have a go. Your impressive performance makes me feel like I'm the most superfluous one."

Hellagur gave a wry smile, looking at the sword hanging at his waist. It seemed he wouldn't be able to easily draw it in this battle. In short, Hellagur's K/DA remained at 0/0/0, a typical case of being carried to victory.

While Wang Chong's troops were advancing with unstoppable momentum, the reaction on the other side was practically insane.

"What do you mean by a gun lance capable of firing continuously, breaking through a spell shield in a single strike, and losing a third of my Hundred Battle Vanguard in just half a minute?!"

Listening to the battle report, Quan Duoer felt as if he were hearing a fairy tale. His troops were being slaughtered without any resistance? This forced him to risk getting out of his tank and picking up his tactical goggles to observe the situation.

Then, Quan Duo'er's expression changed drastically, and he said in shock and anger:

"This old bastard actually had this trick up his sleeve?! Where did he get the money to train this musket squad?! And what's with these muskets?! Why do they have such terrifying destructive power?! Does this old bastard have some kind of shady relationship with Sarkaz?"

As a general himself, he was well aware of the difficulty and expense of training muskets. Creating such a powerful force was not just a matter of money; in fact, it was something that even with money, it was impossible.

Unfortunately, aside from the Sarkaz, there are very few outsiders with the talent to use guns. Moreover, the guns currently available on the market are extremely rare, often to the point of being priceless and unavailable.

Therefore, Quan Duoer could not understand what kind of connections Helag had that enabled him to build such a powerful and elite archer force.

But Quan Duoer was certain of one thing: he had forced the opponent to reveal their trump card. Clearly, he had failed to withstand the opponent's attacks against those five powerful hero units and this elite archer force.

If I let them get so close without any restraint, my life will truly be in danger.

"Damn it, I thought we only needed to guard against those powerful individuals, but I didn't expect this old man to have such a trump card. Ha, what do you mean by being indifferent to politics and letting things drift? It was all an act after all."

"That's right. Since that civil war, even a nobody like me has been secretly working my way up to become the supreme commander of the border army. How could this general, who has already achieved so many military exploits, have spent the last ten years doing nothing?"