When the bandits heard the warriors of North Wind Territory shouting "Victory!" in unison, they burst into laughter and mocked them without restraint.
"See that? They're so scared they're shouting themselves hoarse!" one bandit riding a skinny horse and wielding a curved blade yelled arrogantly.
"Hahaha, they're just trying to bolster their courage! Soon, they'll all be kneeling and begging for mercy!" another bandit said, waving his blade as though victory was already his.
"Charge! Take their food and rob them of everything!" the bandit leader roared, raising his longsword first and spurring his horse toward North Wind Territory's defensive line.
As the charge was ordered, more than four hundred horses accelerated together. The thunderous rumble of hooves rolled forward like lightning, making the ground tremble faintly as the air filled with tension and frenzy.
The soldiers of North Wind Territory held their breath as the bandits drew closer and closer. Cold sweat appeared on many foreheads. Their grips around the edges of their shields turned white, and the tips of their spears trembled slightly.
At that moment, Ang stood before the defensive line and gave a low shout. The Agility Enchantment activated. His body slowly rose into the air, floating above the soldiers' heads. Silver-white radiance spread from his armor, as though a god had descended upon the battlefield—majestic and powerful.
At the sight, the soldiers' tense expressions eased somewhat. Hope flashed in their eyes, and many silently repeated to themselves, With my lord here, we will definitely win!
"Fight!" Ang shouted, holding the Dragon Thorn Spear. His voice boomed across the battlefield like a great bell.
The bandits' charge surged forward like a black flood, crashing fiercely into North Wind Territory's shield wall. For a time, the clanging of blades and furious roars mixed together.
Ang's North Wind