The Knight hurriedly reached out and fumbled at his waist, producing a white scroll. I had seen this before. It seemed to be an item used by the legion to signal for help. Unless it was an emergency, the bearer wouldn't use it casually, even if it meant death. Moreover, the scroll was enchanted; the moment the bearer's vital breath faded, it would instantly lose its magic, preventing others from exploiting it.
Seeing that the cavalryman was about to crush the scroll, I rushed forward without hesitation. Raising my sword and bringing it down, the half-health Knight was instantly frozen by the effect of Frozen Slash. Not wanting to waste time, I thrust my longsword forward fiercely, and my Level 10 Heavy Strike skill shattered the ice directly, piercing straight through the Knight's chest. He stared in disbelief at the sword protruding from his chest before tumbling off his horse with a thud, the scroll rolling away into the grass.
The warhorse let out a neigh and galloped down the slope, plunging straight into the nearby woods. I was too late to catch it, and even if I had managed to grab hold, it wouldn't have made any difference. I had no beast-taming skills, so there was simply no way I could tame such an animal.
Chapter 422