Way of Overlord
Chapter 182: The Difference Between Them

Chapter 182: The Difference Between Them

Belarion is like a force of nature, an embodiment of relentless fury and unyielding strength.

His every move is a maelstrom of violence.

His fists, like sledgehammers, struck with an unyielding force that shattered bones upon contact.

Each kick he unleashed was a hurricane of power, sending his foes flying through the air as if they were mere leaves caught in a tempest.

His eyes, once clear and calm, now glowed with an eerie red hue, a reflection of the battle rage that had consumed him.

The veins in his neck and forehead bulged with tension, and every muscle in his body coiled like a tightly wound spring.

Blood coated him from head to toe, his once gleaming armor now a grim testament to the carnage he had wrought.

His armor, dented and riddled with holes from enemy strikes, clung to him like a second skin, weighed down by the viscous mixture of his own blood and that of his adversaries.

Belarion senses is numbed to the stickiness and the oppressive weight of his armor; all that mattered was the target before him.

He fought with a mechanical precision, as though every movement was ingrained in his very being.

Conditioned reflexes took over, honed by years of combat and survival on the unforgiving Steppe.

Belarion right now is like a whirlwind of destruction, a solitary figure of relentless killing machine in a chaotic sea of battle.

"The more you are like this, the more I am worried" Aeryon thought to himself even as he is fighting the defenders around him

Aeryon, despite the ferocity of the battle around him, found himself in a stroke of luck.

The formidable warriors he had anticipated facing from Yan and Nurshira were nowhere to be found in this tumultuous engagement at the northern gate.

It was as if fate had granted him a temporary reprieve, a respite from confronting their might.

Aeryon knows there must be also powerful people in Yan and in Nurshira.

After all, if his knowledge of the book is still true, there is Dugu Yi. But Dugu Yi is in the capital right now.

There is also Zhang Liao.

And there is also a few more powerful people in the north.

If the city could employ these powerful people Aeryon would expect the battle inside the city would not be this easy

Perhaps it was fortune or circumstance that had kept them away from this particular battlefield, or maybe they were embroiled in conflicts elsewhere within the sprawling city.

Whatever the reason, Aeryon couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief, though he remained vigilant, knowing that the balance of fortune in a battle could tip in the blink of an eye.

The lack of powerful defenders among the Yan forces made Belarion, in his berserk state, seem like a lion unleashed among a flock of sheep.

His sheer strength and ferocity overwhelmed those who stood in his path.

However, Aeryon knew that even a lion could be brought down if there were enough sheep to wear it down.

In this chaotic melee, the sheer numbers of Nurshira defenders, combined with their desperation and the familiarity of their own streets, allowed them to persist, slowly wearing down the overwhelming force of the Great Steppe warriors.

But Aeryon is confident for Mayeux and Durka. But now, it seems that the defender also knows to target Belarion.

Belarion is like a tiger that is being swarmed by the sheep.

The sheep is trying to wear down the lion

And when the lion is tired, the sheep does not need a lion to finish off the lion. Instead, all they need is a hyena to tear the lion apart.

Aeryon understood this. Mayeux also understood this. Mayeux and Aeryon both knows one thing.

Belarion might seem like a stupid person

But how could a stupid person be invincible in battle?

in their eyes, Belarion was far from stupid.

Aeryon might have been the one that raises the reputation of the tribe but it was Belarion that brings fear to the heart of the other tribes

After all, Aeryon battle was so ridiculous that most people don’t believe that Aeryon alone ride in the night and defeated hundreds of Xewa and Ghar warriors.

And when the news spread, some people only thought that when the news reached them it had been exaggerated.

Instead, it is easier to believe that the story was embellished.

And so, to many tribes of the Great Steppe, the reason why Brolgadhr tribe has been able to rise to become such a regional power is because of Aeryon great strategic method and Belarion strength as a person who is born with innate strength

It is easier to believe that then to believe that Aeryon, a young man who everyone knows is not born with innate strength manage to defeat hundreds of men alone

The only one who did not doubt this amazing feat of Aeryon is those who fought alongside and against Aeryon that night

Still, even if Aeryon is powerful, Belarion influence in the tribe is very high and he is very respected among the young warriors and loved by the elders.

And he is also one of Aeryon most trusted person. If there is someone that Aeryon could trust with his life, it would be Belarion

Belarion was not just an important figure within Aeryon tribe; he was a linchpin.

He held a unique position, as both Aeryon sworn brother and a crucial military leader.

While Aeryon provided overall leadership and strategy, Belarion acted as the bridge between Aeryon and the common warriors of the tribe.

This role was especially vital as the tribe grew larger.

As the tribe expanded, Belarion ability to relate to and communicate with the common warriors became invaluable.

He was the one they turned to for guidance, support, and a sense of unity. In many ways, he was the heart of the tribe.

In battle, Belarion position was even more pronounced.

The warriors identified with him deeply.

They saw him as a protector, a symbol of their strength, and a source of inspiration.

Belarion presence on the battlefield brought them a sense of invincibility and served as a potent motivator.

Aeryon and Belarion formed a formidable team, with Aeryon strategic genius and Belarion strength and his deep connection with the warriors.

Together, they are invincible

There is a reason why this happen. There is a reason why the warriors of the tribe identify with him more than they did with Aeryon of Mayeux

Because Belarion has a deep connection with the other steppe warriors.

The deep connection between Belarion and the warriors of the Brolgadhr tribe was rooted in the unique way Belarion led and interacted with them.

While Aeryon was revered and held in awe, there was often a sense of duty and obligation when the warriors followed him into battle.

With Aeryon, it was about marching under the banner of the tribe’s future and destiny. There is a grand purpose to it all and for that Aeryon is held onto a pedestal

It is hard to be close to such a person. And in Marynku, there is a hierarchical structure to it.

And that kind of structure become even more stronger as the tribe become bigger.

Mayeux, on the other hand, was seen as a brilliant strategist who masterfully wielded his army like a war god.

He was the architect of chaos and destruction, and the warriors were instruments in his grand design.

They respected and admired him for his intellect and cunning, but there was a noticeable distance between Mayeux and his troops.

Belarion was a different kind of leader.

He wasn’t just a commander; he was the heart and soul of Aeryon army.

He had a genuine, personal connection with the warriors.

They respected him, loved him, and felt incredibly close to him.

This closeness made them more than just soldiers following orders; they were a tightly-knit, loyal, and fiercely protective family.

The bond between Belarion and the warriors went beyond mere duty or tactical brilliance.

It is a relationship built on trust, shared experiences, and the unwavering belief that they fought not just for the future of the tribe but for each other.

Belarion leadership is about brotherhood and unity

In battle, this connection was their most potent weapon.

Belarion bond with his men ran deep, and this connection was forged through years of shared experiences and growing up together.

Many of the warriors in his unit were the original young men of the Brolgadhr tribe, and they had matured side by side, facing challenges and trials together.

This long history bound them not only as fellow warriors but as brothers.

When Belarion disciplined his men, he wasn’t just imposing authority; he felt their pain and understood their struggles.

His leadership was characterized by empathy and a genuine concern for their well-being.

He knew their strengths and weaknesses, their fears and aspirations, because he had walked alongside them in their journey to becoming formidable fighters.

This made his guidance and discipline all the more effective, as it was delivered like a family

Belarion leadership style was a reflection of his deep-rooted connection to his warriors.

He saw them not just as soldiers but as family, and he was determined to lead them with the same care and devotion that he would offer to his own kin.

This level of empathy and personal investment in his men made Belarion an exceptional leader in the eyes of the Brolgadhr tribe

Aeryon is favoured by the elders and the uncles and aunts of the tribes. But Belarion is close to the young ones.

Why? The reason is simple.

The dynamics of tribal leadership and power structures in the Brolgadhr tribe had a significant influence on the relationships between Aeryon and Belarion and their respective connections to different segments of the tribe.

Aeryon was born into a noble lineage.

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