221 Back From The Dead (1/2)

”Yes, sir!”

Soldiers ran about from all directions. There were shouts, the clatter of spears, the whicker of horses. All sounds of men preparing for battle.

”Holy crap” Fan Mingli watched everything around him nervously. The sword in his hand quivered.

Suddenly, he felt a hand grip his shoulder. When he turned his head, Fan Mingli saw An Sun staring back at him with a firm expression.

”Are you okay?”

Fan Mingli pursed his lips before he replied honestly, ”J-Just a little nervous.”

An Sun stared at him silently for a moment. He sighed heavily.

”Listen to me, the first battle is always the scariest, but remember…remember what you're fighting for. Who you're fighting for.”

Fan Mingli gave a tremulous nod, working up his courage with a visible effort. Slowly he swiveled his head. His eyes widened at the scene of fire up ahead, but An Sun held his arm so he could not turn away.

”War is only sweet to those who haven't experienced it. It's too late to turn your back on it now.” An Sun's deep voice echoed through his ears, causing his trembling body to become still.

Biting his bottom lip, Fan Mingli tightened his hold on the sword in his hand.

”All right.” He nodded his head seriously, eyes more blazing than the flames burning in the distance.

A smile made its way onto An Sun's face. He chuckled and patted Fan Mingli on the shoulder.

”Any man who runs, I'll cut him down myself!” General Donghai was roaring when he caught sight of An Sun and his men. ”All of you, stop standing around like a group of little wusses and go defend the front. The Tuhan men have made it to the wall.”

They all nodded their heads and rushed toward their stations where the others stood. The sound of bodies falling to the ground and men's shouts could be heard on the other side of the gate.

The soldiers standing guard held their swords in hand as they peered far into the distance, the blood within them boiling, every nerve within their body stretched tautly.

Just then, from above they heard a soldier shout.

”The Tuhan are climbing up the wall!”

The soldier's shout in shock suddenly made everyone freeze. The moment that his voice fell, a thundering bang suddenly sounded behind the gate.

Almost like an explosion!