Because the battle was taking place inside courtyards, where space was cramped and ill-suited for long weapons, the soldiers carrying such weapons retreated to the rear and did not join the fighting. They covered their comrades, occasionally striking at the Barbarian warriors when the opportunity arose.
The Barbarian warriors had not prepared in advance either. The weapons at hand were, at most, curved blades, and they wore no armor, making it extremely difficult for them to deal with the fully equipped night raid soldiers.
Especially when they realized that the enemy soldiers before them wore exceptionally fine leather armor covered by a layer of cloth, making it look like thick padded clothing. Their curved blades could not breach that defense at all.
Very soon, amid several shouts, curses, and screams, all the Barbarian soldiers in the courtyard were cleared out. Old Scarface did not waste any time and immediately ordered all the soldiers to search the rooms in groups of two or three, ensuring that every Barbarian soldier was eliminated.
Big John was paired with Old Scarface and another veteran. They headed to a side room at the edge of the courtyard. Just as Big John pushed open the door, Old Scarface abruptly shoved him aside.
The long blade in his hand flashed like lightning. With a sharp crack, it seemed to strike something.
Old Scarface then stepped back two paces, clearing the doorway. The other veteran behind him immediately raised his hand crossbow and shot the Barbarian soldier inside the room, whose face was now filled with shock.
The bolt struck the Barbarian soldier directly in the throat. He could only clutch his neck, making rasping sounds as he collapsed to the ground.
Even as the Barbarian soldier fell, he still held a longbow in his other hand. Only