The plain between the Redwater River and the Swift River had originally been a desolate wasteland seldom visited by people. Before long, however, it was named Lagrange Plain, while a small hill upon it was given the name Lagrange Hill. This place commemorated the turning point that changed the course of the war in northern Middle-earth—the Battle of Lagrange Plain.
Roland was still reeling from the shock of unexpectedly encountering the Orcs. After looking around, he immediately set his sights on that small hill.
"All infantry, quickly seize that hill! You are under Valfay's command! Caslo, take out the Orcs' ranged troops! Knights, follow me!" Roland raised his Steel Lance and broke away from the formation.
"Wait..." Valfay looked utterly bewildered. He had never commanded an army of nearly a thousand men before, and now he stood rooted to the spot.
"Believe in yourself, just as you believe in the sword in your hand!" Roland interrupted him and casually tossed a Space Ring to Valfay.
"There are a hundred thousand arrows in there! Don't hold back—fire away!"
The Knights of the Holy Radiance Knight Order urged their horses to Roland's side, gathering around him. Crimson Battle Qi Flame joined into one blazing expanse, while the Ring of Glory on Roland's hand shone with dazzling light.
"Form up! Wedge formation!" Roland shouted.
Hooves struck the ground in a chaotic rhythm. Before long, the Knights formed a charging formation with Roland and Reno at its point.
Meanwhile, a group of mud-legged infantrymen successfully climbed the hill. Looking out, they saw endless Orcs surging wildly toward them in the distance. It appeared that the Orcs had also been force-marching.
The Dorwinian Heavy Swordsmen were the first to form ranks. They drove their Steel Tower Shields heavily into the ground and activated Shield Wall.