A cavalry unit charged into Deerhorn Town with a roar, sending the townspeople scattering in panic.
The militiamen of Deerhorn Town rummaged through their belongings, struggling to find weapons.
When they stepped out of their homes, however, they discovered that the townspeople had long fled, and the streets were full of unfamiliar soldiers.
Without a word, they turned around and went back inside to move furniture and barricade their doors.
Lieutenant Andreya Chelini was quite experienced with the process of "raid, loot, and leave."
Breaking morale was a more effective use of cavalry than sword slashing.
Thirty cavalrymen could drive hundreds of civilians into headlong flight; a hundred riders could encircle and control thousands.
Andre's cavalry first went to seal the supply depot, then took over the town hall and the public security bureau.
By the time Winters entered the town, the job was already done.