Still, the Orcs Vanguard Commander cautiously sent a Pathfinder Squad of just ten ahead of the Vanguard he led. He also believed the troops on the legion's left and right wings would make the same decision.
This time, the Orcs Vanguard Commander no longer dared let the Pathfinder Squad range too far ahead. Two previous Pathfinder Squads, totaling twenty brave cavalry warriors, had already died without a sound while carrying out their missions.
So this time, the Orcs Vanguard Commander repeatedly ordered the Pathfinder Squad never to advance more than five hundred meters ahead of the vanguard's main force. Beyond that distance, it would be difficult for the main force to spot trouble quickly and respond with support in the dense Eversong Woods. The commander also believed the black owl that had just taken flight must have been disturbed by the brave warriors of the Pathfinder Squad.
The Orcs Vanguard Commander turned to the adjutant behind him and told him to pass down orders for everyone to stay alert. He had felt uneasy all day, though he had no idea why, so he still thought it best to be careful.
Ever since that owl appeared, the Orcs Vanguard Commander had sensed that today would not go smoothly. As for a reason, he did not really need one, because he could not think of one. It was purely the instinct of a battle-hardened military commander.
After giving the order, the Orcs Vanguard Commander felt a little more at ease. Whatever happened, he had complete faith that his troops could handle it. Even in the worst case, they could at least hold out until the legion's main force came to their aid, because it was less than five kilometers behind them.
Was five kilometers far? Not at all! For a legion made