COSG - Chapter 46.2: Unconventional Battle

"We've hit the jackpot! Hahaha!"

"Whoa, damn! There are horses! And so many too! Can we capture them?!"

"It's no use even if we capture them. 'Identify' shows that these regular horses cannot be ridden by undead!"

"F*ck!"

Players expressed their regret at being unable to acquire mounts through "seizure," but that didn't stop them from letting up on taking prisoners and looting equip.

Not a lot of people were needed to follow after the Holy Legion cavalry and deal with a bunch of unarmed and weak old people. Moreover, due to the lack of time to hire proper mercenaries, these groups were actually the enforcers and local thugs from various plantations selected by Viscount Lynne and the mayor of Camore.

Being household guards for the affluent was often the best scenario for those who lacked talent or the opportunity to become professional-level fighters.

While their combat prowess couldn't compare to true professionals, it didn't require great combat capabilities to deal with troublemakers or beat up obedient farmers and serfs.

Even in the event of a territorial war between nobles, these well-fed and well-built household guards could be more effective than hastily conscripted peasants.

In short, this bunch would be mere cannon fodder on a proper battlefield and would only be laborers were they to join a merchant caravan. However, they could still handle the dirty work of bullying men and dominating women, relying on their false authority and the strength of numbers.

…If it were engaging in one-on-one battles against the newly-advanced players, they might actually stand a chance.

Unfortunately, it happened to be the peak online period for players at this point in time. Even the "skeletal remains" that had been brought along by their friends were online, and with over 200 armed and armored skeletons, they held a three-to-one advantage in numbers and could easily deal with this bunch of household guards.

Not to mention, these household guards had initially thought they were only here to deal with the old, weak

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