Chapter 3563
The Opportunity to Save the Empire
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After realizing the significance of this order, Luciano also understood the course of the previous war and, within that context, the importance and uniqueness of Trajan's army.
Compared to other legions, Trajan's legion's high mobility, strong breakthrough capabilities, and formidable combat prowess were the key factors in controlling and countering the Parthian legions.
Parthia's elite forces were mostly cavalry, possessing extremely high mobility and battlefield selectivity. To counter them, one could either attack where the enemy had to defend, or use a similar type of legion to slow down their speed.
Perennis is leading the Imperial Guard to attack Vologus V primarily to accomplish this task: to ensure the enemy's defense is at risk.
Whether the purpose was to completely eliminate Vologus V or to use this action to attract other Parthian legions, it could be for any purpose.
Previously, the most important opponent and the most important Parthian target was only Vologius V, but now, it seems that an additional Legion of Souls will be added.
Luciano's views on the Legion of Souls were, to some extent, the same as those of Vologius V.
Luciano, who personally led the 11th Legion, was well aware of the major flaws in the 11th Legion's promotion system, and also knew how long it would take for a new recruit in the 11th Legion to become a qualified veteran.
Compared to the way the Eleventh Legion grows, the way the soldiers of the Soul Legion grow makes Luciano very envious.
When the self-circulating sacrifice is activated, everyone is a legion of the same level, but the difficulty of replenishing troops on both sides is completely different.
It can take a new recruit more than ten or even twenty years to grow into a qualified veteran.
With such a precedent existing, anyone who wants to reach the same level will have to spend the same amount of time and follow the same path.
It was precisely because Luciano had suffered so much from this promotion system that he was well aware of the advantages of the Military Soul Legion in replenishing troops.
If the Parthian military spirit legions cannot be completely eliminated, and given their limited sphere and distance of control, it is impossible for them to truly solidify and permanently establish a foothold in Parthia.
This means that the Parthians they face will still be a powerful, highly mobile legion with a vengeful mentality, formidable combat strength, and rapid troop replenishment, making them a decisive battle-level legion.
In terms of sheer size, Rome has no reason to be intimidated, and may not even deign to take the other side seriously.
However, if the subsequent Parthian military spirit directly chose to engage in movement and harassment, combined with the capabilities of this military spirit, even the Roman Empire would not be able to turn a blind eye.
Therefore, with the war still ongoing and the Parthian army still surrounded, the best option is to completely eliminate the Parthian forces once and for all.
Whether it was Volognes V or Parthia's Legion of Souls, dying on the battlefield was the only correct and best option for Rome. Therefore, Luciano led his Eleventh Legion into a state of full-scale attack.
Multiple self-sacrificing cycles are activated, allowing the attacker to flank a Parthian burning infantry legion, quickly eliminating enemy soldiers, and then sacrificing the enemy to enhance their offensive capabilities, further improving their breakthrough ability.
The terrifying and overwhelming fighting spirit, the undisguised fighting will, and the fact that the legion was newly joined and had almost no physical exhaustion, Luciano's rapid advance quickly attracted Babak's attention.
This also caught the attention of the Second Trajan's Legion, namely Camillo. Upon seeing this friendly force, soldiers from the Fifth Lark Legion appeared around Camillo, and they relayed the relevant orders and intelligence to him.
Upon receiving the order, Camillo gave Babak a very serious look, a hint of resentment in his eyes, which he then forcibly suppressed, and coldly snorted, "Consider yourself lucky this time!"
After speaking, Camillo ignored Babak's surprised and puzzled look and launched a burst of energy, forcibly widening the distance between them. Then, relying on his high movement speed and agility, he quickly ran along the cleared path behind him, and after a brief detour and flanking maneuver, he headed towards the location of Vologus V.
Although I don't understand why the enemy is distancing themselves from us, I adhere to the experience and judgment that preventing the enemy from succeeding is the key to our own success.
Almost immediately, Babak led his troops in an attempt to catch up with Camillo, who was about to leave the battlefield.
However, under Severus's orders and command, he casually commanded an ordinary legion to complete the rearguard blockade, forcing Babak to focus his attention on the legion in front of him. After Luciano arrived, he shifted his attention to the enemy.
The undisguised imposing aura meant that the opposing legion was on the same level as their own, and that their stamina had not been significantly depleted. This level of strength required a full-scale response.
Although he desperately wanted to rescue Vologis V, his own situation and predicament were far from ideal. All Babak could do was delay the enemy's advance as much as possible and inflict heavy casualties and skill upon them.
As a general on the battlefield, this is all he can do for Parthia.
"The 11th Legion!" Taking a deep breath, Babak fixed his gaze on the 11th Legion's banner, his brow furrowing. He then set aside his inner thoughts and focused all his energy on preparing for the impending war, the war against the 11th Legion.
As the 11th Army Corps is frequently stationed on the border, its formidable combat strength is beyond doubt. This battle with its opponent is highly likely to end badly.
However, once he stepped onto this battlefield, Babak had long since disregarded life and death.
Finally, he turned his head to look in the direction and location of Vologius V, and prayed in his heart for Atlas Tomé, hoping that she could rescue Vologius V and that she herself could break through the encirclement.
The Military Soul Legion—though the actual outcome is unknown, its existence, so cherished by His Majesty, must be the key to saving the empire.
Now that the opportunity has presented itself, all that's needed is to move forward! (End of Chapter)