Berserk: The Prophet

Chapter 171 Defeat the Enemy

"You coward who only knows how to run around!! Do you dare to fight me to the death!"

Just as Trunks was preparing to organize the Holy Dragon Knights for a third charge, the giant serpent tyrant Ovos charged out of the battle formation, alone, brandishing his battle axe and shouting insults at Trunks.

A body over two meters tall and a heavily armored battle axe—that's a two-handed battle axe that ordinary people would need both hands to wield. Yet the man before him, clad in heavy armor, could still easily wield it with one hand, making him an absolute warrior rarely seen in the world. Even the warhorse he rode was at least two people tall, with an exceptionally robust physique.

Trunks had a premonition that even the Holy Dragon Knights charging forward wouldn't stop him from advancing. It had been a long time since he'd seen such a formidable opponent. Trunks's armored Akhal-Teke horse was pawing restlessly, clearly anticipating the duel.

"I accept your challenge!!"

"My lord..." Vice-General Wilder was about to dissuade him, but only received Trunks' order to clear the area for the Knights.

"Oh? You've got guts. I'll try my best to make your death less painful." The giant python tyrant Ovos was a little surprised. Although the red-armored young general opposite him was much taller than ordinary people, he obviously did not look as fierce as himself.

Ovos spurred his warhorse forward at breakneck speed, each step seeming to tremble the earth. Trunks gripped his knight's halberd tightly, a hint of excitement in his eyes as he charged toward Ovos.

The two warhorses passed each other, and Trunks used the metal blade of his halberd to deflect Ovos's battle axe, simultaneously swinging his heavy halberd. Ovos narrowly escaped, then swung his axe back at Trunks.

The two sides exchanged blows, neither giving an inch. The two heavy weapons clashed, producing a crisp metallic clang. The soldiers watching held their breath, intently observing the fierce battle.

After a few rounds, Trunks seized an opportunity and cleaved through Ovos's heavy armor with a single blow. However, Ovos was unharmed and roared as he launched another attack.

The battle reached its climax, with Trunks and Ovors fighting with all their might, determined to defeat each other. They remained locked in a stalemate for nearly a hundred rounds, their warhorses belching heavy breaths.

A hint of mutual respect between martial artists was revealed in their eyes; their golden, round, vertical pupils met his amber eyes as they locked in a contest of strength.

Trunks's hand was showing faint cracks; this guy's strength was simply inhuman!

Suddenly, Trunks defused the unfavorable stalemate with a clever move, his heavy halberd knocking Ovos's serpent helmet away.

"...Ugh!!" Ovos' helmet tumbled in the air, revealing his true and ugly scaly face. His face showed a moment of surprise, followed by a shocking bloodstain from Ovos' chin to his forehead, and the anger in his eyes was self-evident.

"Die!!" Overs spurred his horse and charged at Trunks again, this time swinging his full power, determined to knock Trunks off his horse.

Trunks, undeterred by the impending war, managed to stand upright on his horse even while clad in heavy armor. He gripped the saddle with his left hand and adjusted his stance with his heavy halberd in his right. As Ovos' battle axe swung down, he leaped forward and used the axe to execute a double jump slash, immediately using the momentum to decapitate Ovos with his heavy halberd.

"Thump thump thump..." The warhorse dragged Ovos' headless corpse a few steps before the tank-like body collapsed.

The onlookers were all stunned, and the knights of the Holy Dragon Knights erupted in cheers!

"Trunks! Trunks!!"

When his teammates erupted in thunderous cheers, he knew he had made the right bet.

Trunks's mount returned to his side, snorting loudly and sweating profusely. It was very excited because its master had won another battle.

With victory in sight, Trunks immediately mounted his horse and roared, "Holy Dragon Knights, charge!!"

"kill!!"

Inspired by Trunks's bravery, the Knights of the Holy Dragon Order charged forward like a torrent of steel. Their lances gleamed in the sunlight, resembling a golden dragon as they fiercely pounced on the giant python legion.

Seeing their leader killed, the morale of the giant python legion plummeted. But they knew that if they couldn't break through, they would also face certain death. Enemies stretched as far as the eye could see on all sides, and an atmosphere of despair permeated the giant python legion.

In desperation, the soldiers of the Serpent Legion put up a last stand. Their defenses crumbled rapidly under the combined assault of the Holy Dragon Knights and the Silver Knights. Their soldiers scattered and fled across the battlefield, but unfortunately... no matter where they fled, Barkley's soldiers were always there to pursue and intercept them.

Only the Cobra Warriors and some Viper Shadow Walkers who fled at the beginning when the situation turned bad managed to escape by using grappling hooks to climb over the wall.

The battle quickly ended with the complete annihilation of the Python army, and the civilians in the port gradually boarded the ships. When they heard that Barkley's reinforcements had arrived, they all kept a close eye on the fierce battle raging in the distance.

The shouts of impending doom gradually subsided, and the flag belonging solely to the Holibar family still flew atop the fortress of Yaoyang Port. Meanwhile, the stragglers of the Serpent Cult were fleeing towards the port, preparing to hijack ships and escape by water. The citizens and sailors of Yaoyang Port picked up hammers and pitchforks, disembarked, and beat the drowning bastards.

The small oars quickly wiped out the remaining members of the Serpent Worship Cult who had stolen the boats and were trying to escape. Only a very small number managed to flee to the shore outside the city.

As those who had escaped were also wiped out, the joy of victory enveloped Yaoyang Port, and the people cheered with jubilation.

Aleris arrived at the port, gazing at the sea, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

He thought of his former comrades and his father, all of whom were brave men who sacrificed their lives for Yaoyang Port.

The Serpent Worshippers have now been defeated, but the wounds of war will never be healed.

The soldiers began clearing the battlefield and treating the wounded. Trunks also rode his horse to the shore, dismounted, patted Aleister on the shoulder, and stood beside him, his gaze following Aleister as he looked out at the distant sea.

"You successfully held out until our arrival. For a young person, being able to hold out for half a month in the face of such a situation is already a very good achievement."

"Thank you," Alessi said softly.

“You’re too kind. We’re all Barkley’s brothers. I believe that after today, your name will resound throughout Barkley.” Trunks patted Alleris on the shoulder.

Aerys turned to look at Trunks, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"...Yes, the war is finally over, but my father will never come back." Aleris's voice was tinged with sadness and sobs.

Trunks was silent for a moment, then said, "Your father sacrificed himself to protect this city. He was a hero, and your protection of Sunburst Harbor is the best proof of that."

Aleris nodded slightly. "Yes, I will definitely restore this city to its former prosperity."

The two stood calmly by the sea, gazing at the surging waves, their hearts filled with emotion.