In the blink of an eye!
Several hundred Northern Peace Army soldiers swiftly closed in around the carriage, guarding it like an impenetrable wall of steel.
Their gazes were vigilant, weapons gripped tightly in their hands as they remained constantly on guard against unknown dangers.
Around the mountain forest, arrows poured down like rain. Dense volleys tore through the air with piercing shrieks. Under the deadly barrage, the Shen Family's guards were struck one after another, their screams unceasing as people continually fell. Crimson blood spread across the ground.
Just then.
"Attack!"
After glancing around and determining the direction from which the crossbow bolts had come, the Deputy Battalion Commander immediately raised his arm and shouted, his voice carrying in every direction.
The soldiers who had rushed out of the carriages were well-trained. They swiftly raised their shields, formed tight formations, and steadily advanced into the surrounding forest.
Their steps were orderly and their movements uniform, clearly the result of long-term training. They displayed the combat strength of a standardized military formation.
Clearly!
The appearance of these Northern Peace Army soldiers alongside the Shen Family convoy was no coincidence. It had been carefully planned for a long time.
Their objective was clear: wipe out this band of "mountain bandits" in one sweep.
Within the forest!
Faced with the sudden appearance of the army, the mountain bandits hiding in the shadows were surprised, yet showed no panic.
They seemed to have anticipated every possible contingency, and each of them remained exceptionally calm.
"Defend."
A deep, powerful voice came from the depths of the forest, carrying an order.
Immediately afterward.
The arrows that had originally been aimed at the Shen Family abruptly changed direction and flew straight toward the steadily advancing Northern Peace Army soldiers.
The mountain bandits were extremely well concealed