Summoner in One Piece

The Dakan Plains still rumbled, a vast, hungry beast consuming Qin's 4th Army. The first wave of Wei's war chariots had already ripped through their ranks, leaving a bloody swath of chaos and death. Now, an even louder, more terrifying rumble filled the air, signaling the approach of the second, larger wave. Despair tightened its grip on the surviving Qin infantry, but within Shin's small, desperate squad, Kyou Kai's voice, though quiet, cut through the din with chilling clarity.

"We need to build a rampart," Kyou Kai stated, her eyes fixed on the approaching dust cloud. "With corpses. Pile them up. Shields too. We'll divert them."

Taku Kei, seeing the desperate logic, snapped into action. "Alright, everyone! Start piling! Move! Before they're on us!" Bi Hei, skeptical but desperate, joined the frantic effort. Other scattered survivors, spurred by the improbable idea, began dragging fallen comrades and shattered shields, forming crude barricades against the overwhelming onslaught. "We need spears!" Hai Rou shouted, adding to the desperate scramble. They worked with frantic energy, racing against the thundering hooves.

Miles away, from his commanding position on a ridge, Count Alex observed the chaos. His enhanced perception, subtly aided by his system advantages and Basic Unit Coordination skill, allowed him to see the imminent catastrophe unfolding for Qin's infantry. The second wave of chariots was a threat that Duke Hyou's main force, still engaged, might not counter in time.

"This is it," Alex stated, his voice firm, addressing Erza, Akane, and Kaelen. "Wei's chariots are about to break the line entirely. We move now. Our Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry are the only ones with the speed and force to turn this."

He swung onto his powerful, summoned warhorse. "Activate 'Thunder Charge'!" Alex roared. The 300 Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry surged forward, their magnificent steeds tearing across the plains. The 20 Tier 3 elites in the vanguard, their armor gleaming, became a living battering ram, 'Charge Heal' subtly replenishing their stamina with each crushing impact.

Shin's makeshift ramparts bought mere seconds of reprieve before the second wave of chariots swerved for a flanking attack. But their moment of vulnerability was brutally exploited. Alex's cavalry crashed into their flank, a steel avalanche from an unexpected direction. Wei's disciplined formations, formidable against infantry, buckled and shattered.

Akane, a shadowy streak among the thundering horses, moved with impossible speed. Her swift sword flashed, targeting the chariot drivers with lethal precision, severing limbs and sending the machines into uncontrolled, crashing chaos. Erza, leading a contingent of Imperial Sentinels, quickly followed the cavalry's breakthrough, her heavy shield and versatile spear forming an unbreakable wall, securing the newly opened breach. Kaelen, with another section of Imperial Sentinels, systematically cut down any Wei infantry attempting to reform, his poleaxe a relentless force. The Shou brothers, leading their 1000 Trained Soldiers, poured through the gap created by Alex's charge, providing critical support and ensuring the momentum wasn't lost.

The Wei soldiers, caught between Shin's desperate counter and Alex's overwhelming elite cavalry, found their lines collapsing. Their dreaded war chariots, once instruments of terror, were now being dismantled or turned against them. Casualties among Alex's Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry were minimal, a testament to their superior training, gear, and Alex's strategic timing. The Qin 4th Army, on the brink of annihilation, was not just reinforced but decisively saved.

With the chariot threat neutralized, Alex wasted no time. The strategic high ground, Kyuu Gen's hill, loomed. "To the hill!" Alex commanded, his voice ringing with renewed purpose. "Kaelen, bring the Sentinels! Shou brothers, follow with the Trained Soldiers! We breach their defenses now!" Alex intended to keep the momentum, sweeping Shin's battle-hardened remnants along with his combined force.

Alex himself led the renewed charge up the slope, his Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry thundering at his back. They smashed through the initial Wei lines on the incline. Erza, fighting with the precision of a seasoned knight, moved like a whirlwind, her sword, spear, and shield adapting to the changing terrain and engaging any Wei officers who attempted to rally the desperate defenders. Akane, now more focused on penetration, darted through the fray, silently eliminating key Wei commanders who tried to organize the upper defenses.

Behind them, the 700 Imperial Sentinels, led by Kaelen, formed a disciplined, unyielding wall. Kaelen's poleaxe swung in wide, brutal arcs, exhorted his men to keep pace, their 'Advance' skill pushing through the enemy with devastating thrusts. The Shou brothers (1000 Trained Soldiers) followed, their glaives cutting down any Wei soldiers attempting to flank or reinforce higher positions. Shin's unit, drawing on a desperate, new energy, sprinted behind them, their small numbers fueled by the overwhelming force they now followed.

The climb was brutal. Wei archers rained arrows, spearmen braced, and every step was an arduous fight. But the Qin forces, particularly Alex's elites, were unstoppable. Casualties mounted on both sides. Some Imperial Sentinels fell, pierced by arrows or overwhelmed, but they fought with unbreakable discipline. The Shou brothers' men, though taking heavier losses, pressed on, their resolve hardening with every fallen comrade.

Halfway up, Alex ordered a brief regroup. "Sentinels, form a defensive perimeter! Cavalry, secure our flanks!" This crucial pause allowed the infantry to catch their breath. Kou Ri Gen, Wei's archer, from a higher vantage point, unleashed a volley of precision arrows at Alex and his commanders. But Akane, moving with preternatural speed, deflected the arrows intended for Alex. Erza, meanwhile, used her shield to protect Kaelen and the surrounding Sentinels, roaring defiance.

After the quick respite, Alex gave the command. "Forward!" The Qin forces surged upwards once more, hitting the demoralized Wei lines with renewed ferocity.

At the very summit, in a desperate last stand, stood General Kyuu Gen and Commander Kou Ri Gen. Kou Ri Gen, renowned as one of the Ten Bows of China, immediately aimed a lethal arrow at Shin, who was now close behind Alex's push.

"You Qin dogs send children to fight your wars now?" Kou Ri Gen sneered.

Before the arrow could reach its target, Alex spurred his summoned warhorse forward, reaching Kou Ri Gen faster than the archer could react. "An archer who hides behind his men," Alex's voice cut through the din, "is a coward. Come face me!" Kou Ri Gen, furious, drew a short sword and engaged. He fought with the desperation of a cornered man, but Alex's sheer strength, combined with the crushing precision of his sword and the supporting attacks of his Tier 3 Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry, was overwhelming. With a final, crushing blow, Alex's blade descended, cleaving through Kou Ri Gen's defenses and striking him dead. The renowned archer fell, his final arrow unloosed.

Meanwhile, Erza, her eyes fixed on General Kyuu Gen, surged forward. Kyuu Gen, a master swordsman, roared defiance, engaging Erza directly. He was a powerful foe, his blade flashing with dangerous speed, every strike carrying the weight of desperation. Erza met him, shifting expertly between her powerful sword and her sturdy shield. Kyuu Gen's attacks were relentless, but Erza's defense was impregnable, a testament to her training and unique adaptability. She used her shield to deflect his heavy blows, then countered with swift thrusts of her spear, forcing him to adapt. After a tense exchange where both exchanged wounds, Erza saw her chance. Feinting with her sword, she brought her shield around in a wide arc, smashing into Kyuu Gen's side, knocking him off balance. Before he could recover, she closed the distance, her sword flashing, delivering a decisive blow that ended his command. General Kyuu Gen collapsed, his sword clattering beside him, his spirit broken.

With their commanders fallen, the remaining Wei forces on the hill utterly broke. The Imperial Sentinels, led by Kaelen, systematically swept through the last pockets of resistance, their discipline unwavering. The Shou brothers, with their Trained Soldiers, ensured no Wei soldier could escape the summit, cutting down those who fled. Shin, witnessing the fall of the Wei generals and the sheer power of Alex and Erza, felt a new wave of awe and inspiration.

The hill was taken, drenched in blood, but firmly in Qin's hands. The Qin flag, battered but defiant, was quickly raised, signaling their hard-won success across the Dakan Plains. Beside it, Alex's personal standard, bearing the emblem of the Blaze Family—炎, unfurled proudly, a powerful declaration of his command and his faction's pivotal role.