Old Charlatan's Mage Corps had unleashed its power, and Yu Lin Bloodhawk knew exactly how to support it. Although Concussive Shot could not immobilize the centaurs completely, it could slow those it hit to a crawl, keeping them from escaping the Mage Corps' area attacks for a short time.
At his command, every ranger in the City Lord's Household Guard adjusted their aim within two breaths. Countless Concussive Shots rained straight down on the centaurs in the front rank. The rangers understood their orders remarkably well. They knew their priority was no longer dealing damage, but keeping the centaurs from charging in.
"Fifty of you, advance twenty-five yards and lay Frost Traps! Everyone else, cover them!" Yu Lin Bloodhawk quickly shouted his second order. The magical effect of Concussive Shot lasted too briefly. Frost Trap was a ranger's true means of restricting movement across an area.
Under cover from their comrades, several dozen rangers finished laying their Frost Traps without incident, then ran straight back into the ranks.
"Another fifty, advance ten yards and lay Frost Traps for a second defensive line! Everyone, use Concussive Shot. Make sure our brothers out there stay safe!" Yu Lin Bloodhawk hurriedly ordered.
Most of the officers under him knew at once that these fifty men would certainly be in danger. But the City Lord's orders still had to be carried out! Besides, when was fighting a war ever safe?
Soon, fifty rangers sprinted forward.
The rangers were all agile and fast. Setting a Frost Trap was hardly difficult, especially when almost every centaur ahead had already been tagged with Concussive Shot and slowed.
Sure enough, by the time they finished laying their Frost Traps, the centaurs had barely moved and posed no threat to them at all. Only a few unlucky rangers were