Chapter 3582
There is no second choice
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The unexpected choice of target for the attack greatly surprised Atlas.
Trajan's decision to use his already accumulated strength for an attack is not surprising, but the target of that attack was him, which was completely beyond normal expectations.
Humans have the instinct and will to survive, especially for Rome. Rome already had the advantage on the battlefield, and as long as they could stall for time, victory was a foregone conclusion.
Trajan's decision to launch an offensive when he had an extremely high probability of winning is truly puzzling.
"But with an attack of this magnitude, you're dreaming if you think you can kill me!" Sensing the threat emanating from the attack, Atalanta didn't feel any sense of mortal danger. She immediately brandished her weapon, preparing to deal with the attack, while conveying her confidence in words, encouraging the surrounding Parthian soldiers to maintain their high morale and willpower.
It was precisely because she sensed the threat posed by this attack that Atlas's doubts deepened.
Trajan's accumulated power was not lethal, and this non-lethal power did not fight against the world's rejection, nor against the attacks from the Parthian knights, which seemed abnormal.
In fact, for Trajan, adopting an offensive strategy was the most cost-effective approach.
As the emperor of Rome, and the only person who truly held power in Rome, Trajan was well aware of what his existence meant.
It might not be very obvious during the war, but if it persists after the war ends, it would not be a good thing for Rome at that time.
As a true emperor, a true Roman emperor, Trajan was well aware of the contributions he had made during his reign and the frenzy his remaining power would create upon his return.
This fervor and support, to some extent, reflects his excellence as a Roman emperor.
But for Rome at this time, especially for Rome after the war, it was a huge hidden danger.
Even if Rome wants to win this war, the price it will have to pay is considerable.
If Rome were to fall into internal turmoil and chaos during this process, how could it remain powerful?
With this in mind, Trajan would naturally make the most correct choice.
As long as the Parthian Empire's will is eliminated, the current strength is sufficient; maintaining its current existence is itself a manifestation of Rome's power and strength.
There's no need to offend the current Roman emperor over this.
Trajan's own existence was ultimately limited, and given these limitations, he had no interest in challenging the current Roman emperor.
Being able to calmly accept his own death and passing away, Trajan, as the Roman emperor, naturally chose the method most beneficial to the Roman Empire!
Therefore, facing this attack that embodied the will and military spirit of the Parthian Empire, Trajan, with a slight smile on his face, looked calmly at Atlatomé, opened his mouth, and said softly, "Tactics and strategy, which have you won? Trajan has never lost!"
Almost simultaneously, Atlas Tomé, who witnessed this scene, felt his body being impacted by some kind of force. This impact was not strong, and could not even be described as fatal.
Atalanta, who felt no pain anywhere in her body, showed no joy or happiness whatsoever; in fact, her expression instantly darkened, becoming extremely unpleasant. As the legion commander of the Parthian Divine Knights, the one who mobilized and utilized the willpower of the Parthian Empire, Atalanta felt no joy at the fact that her body, which had not suffered any obvious damage after the attack, was completely devoid of happiness. The core reason for this was...
The Parthian Empire's will, which was originally perceptible, could no longer be felt after this attack.
There was no feeling of the imperial will shattering instantly, nor the feeling of the imperial will being torn apart; it was simply that the imperial will could no longer be felt.
Without the support and support of the imperial will, legions like the Parthian Cavalry instantly felt the unique nature of the military spirit they carried.
The entire legion became heavier and more strained, but this heaviness and strain also made the Parthian Knights stronger, with a higher rate of will conversion, and they became even more terrifying.
However, this real improvement in strength did not bring Atlastome any joy.
This kind of strengthening is essentially the embodiment of the imperial will, and it has lost its corresponding existence and protection.
This also means that the existence of the Military Soul Legion must be carried on and passed down by themselves.
The difficulty of passing on the military spirit of the legion without relying on the power of the empire's will and solely on one's own strength is unimaginable.
"Without the will of the Empire, even if Parthia's army manages to break through, can the Soul Legion still stand on its own? If the Soul Legion cannot stand on its own, how can it be said to have a legacy?" Trajan was quite satisfied with the effect of his attack.
Given that Parthia is currently facing a situation where it is impossible to completely eliminate the enemy in the shortest amount of time, the solution is to find a way to destroy Parthia's future.
The imperial will that could destroy Parthia a hundred years ago can still do so a hundred years later!
As for the Parthian Empire, it is indeed surprising that it was able to mend itself after its imperial will was broken. But if the imperial will collapses again, can it be repaired?
Looking at the result he had created, and then at Trajan's army at this moment, Trajan's phantom slowly dissipated beside the banners of Trajan's army.
Seeing Trajan's phantom disappear, Camillo's mentality collapsed. His will and thoughts were immediately overwhelmed by the rage of revenge.
That was Emperor Trajan, the great emperor in Roman history, His Majesty Emperor Trajan, who was killed by the Parthian Legion while under the protection of Trajan's Legion?
This is a disgrace, a tremendous disgrace, a disgrace to the Legion!
"For Trajan!" At this moment, Camillo, driven only by revenge and with the thought of avenging Trajan, charged directly at the Parthian knights.
Every soldier in Trajan's army, with similar awareness and courage, charged directly at the Parthian knights.
alive?
What right do soldiers who couldn't even be protected by Emperor Trajan have to talk about living?
In this battle, either the enemy is completely annihilated, or they are all annihilated; there is no other option!
Bearing this sin and advancing to atone for it, the Second Trajan's Legion, with truly fearless courage and determination, forcefully attacked Atlatomé's Legion. (End of Chapter)