Hold the Line

Just then, a deafening thunder of hooves came from the distance, shaking the very ground.

Hawk turned toward it. A vast cloud of dust rose along the northern horizon, blotting out the sky. It came from the direction of the Northern Alliance Army's Main Camp!

There was no doubt about it: a massive army was on the move.

Hawk's heart sank at the sight. Just as Alex said, they've begun to move... A troop movement on this scale was no small matter, and Alex would never joke with him about it.

Without a moment's hesitation, Hawk made his decision. He would personally lead his own Infantry Regiment and the legion's elite Cavalry Regiment behind the Fifth Legion to cut off its retreat!

It was a daunting task, but there was no time to hesitate.

Every second counted if they were to pull it off!

Hawk knew that if the Fifth Legion learned the Northern Alliance Army had marched out in full force to destroy it, its soldiers would flee.

Who wouldn't look for a way to save themselves with such a powerful enemy bearing down on them?

But escaping would not be easy. The Fifth Legion would fight with everything it had, whatever the cost, to break through.

Cavalry alone would likely be unable to withstand an assault that fierce.

Fortunately, the Infantry Regiment under Hawk's direct command included a well-equipped, highly trained Heavy Infantry Battalion. It was the ideal force to block the escape route and hold the enemy back.

Ricardo strongly opposed Hawk's plan. He insisted on going himself rather than letting Hawk take on the mission.

The two began arguing right in front of Alex.

Ricardo seized the reins of Hawk's warhorse and pulled back with all his strength. "My lord Viscount, please don't take on such