The Rear

Because warhorses could not stop immediately after sprinting at full speed, the cavalry on both sides continued charging forward for some distance after passing each other. Only then did they gradually tighten the reins, slow their panting, foam-flecked mounts, and try to turn around and regroup for the next round of slaughter.

However, just as the Sauron Cavalry were still shaken, their ranks thrown into chaos, and their officers were shouting themselves hoarse in an attempt to rally the fleeing soldiers—

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

A sudden barrage of musket fire and arrows cutting through the air erupted from their rear flank!

It was the Light Cavalry in the final three ranks of the Carnford allied formation! After completing the first wave of saber slashes and disengaging from the enemy, they had not hurried to regroup. Instead, they skillfully used this brief opening to swiftly draw the flintlock pistols from their waists or unhook the horse bows from their backs.

They aimed at the Sauron Cavalry slowing down with their backs turned and no defenses raised, unleashing a merciless volley of point-blank shots and arrows!

At such close range, nearly every bullet found flesh, and every arrow pierced the heart!

The searing lead bullets easily tore through the protection of Chain Mail and leather armor, while the sharp arrowheads precisely found the gaps in their armor!

In an instant, dozens more Sauron cavalrymen toppled from their horses screaming like harvested wheat. Some of their mounts were struck as well, losing control and rolling to the ground, causing even greater chaos!

This sudden attack from behind was the final straw that broke the camel's back, completely destroying what remained of the Sauron people's organization and morale!

To make matters worse, the Carnford scouts who had previously been driven back