Bab 48: Destructive Retribution[1]

A group of about a hundred men began to advance. Heavy infantry carrying large shields and five knights on horseback put some distance between themselves and the main force.

If we continued like that, they would break through the flank and disrupt our formation.

'Typical hammer and anvil tactics. Well-trained guys.'

Sometimes, the thieves also had a considerable number of members, including knights or mercenaries who had committed crimes and run away, becoming leaders.

However, even so, it was impossible to display such a perfect military organization. Where on earth would you find a thief equipped with a lance, a flail, and plate armor?

I nodded lightly at Cordell.

"Go and find out why they are doing that."

"Me?"

"If someone as skilled as a peacock were to do it himself, it would be embarrassing. Didn't you clearly say earlier that you would listen me well?"