In the end, they found nothing else nearby and returned to the group. As soon as they arrived, they saw Lothar checking the others' injuries and directing the nearby priests in their healing work.
They went over to help after returning. After all, mages knew at least a few healing spells.
The wounded recovered quickly, since they were all Professionals and had far greater recuperative abilities than ordinary people. With so many priests and mages helping, they soon set off again.
An hour later, they discovered another orc ambush position, but this time there were rather more orcs.
The terrain was also wide open and unsuitable for their previous approach. But Lothar did not want to pass up this opportunity, so he consulted several senior officers again.
"What did your reconnaissance turn up?" Lothar asked the shadow beside him.
The shadow stirred twice and immediately answered, "My lord, there are around a thousand of them, along with a small squad of wolf riders. As for anything else, I didn't dare scout any deeper."
After listening, Lothar turned to the others and said, "We're facing around a thousand orcs, including a small squad of wolf riders. Khadgar also just told me there may be quite a few shamans among them.
"And we have a hundred and thirty-seven people. Including you and me, there are twenty-one Professionals of rank six or higher, sixty-five of rank three or higher, and the rest are low-ranking Professionals. We also have to account for the unfavorable terrain and the fact that we've already fought one battle. So, what do you think our chances are?"
Once Lothar finished, the others began discussing it among themselves. In the end, they still could not agree, though slightly more favored fighting.
Seeing that their discussion had more or less run