Bab 717: Melodias Vs Lord Theony (Part-2)

The fight between the phalangites and legionaries raged for several hours until finally, one side seemed to be able to eke out an advantage.

And as it was expected, it was the phalanx formation, who had held both the advantage in range and terrain.

Melodias's legionnaires were finally exhausted after being pushed back on all fronts by several hundred meters by the wall of the bristling spears wielded by Lord Theony's men and being unable to counter them as well as facing mounting casualties, the legionaries seemed right on the very edge of their limit.

It was apparent they would not be able to hold on for long.

"Go! Reinforce them! Quick!"

And it was then that Alxx at last deployed his reserves, composed of the 3,000 infantry and 2,000 dismounted cavalry.

Dismounted cavalry meant that the cavalrymen got off their horses and fought on foot like regular infantry.