Chapter 9 (1/2)

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They couldn't wear their Corinthian helht march and this kind of helht

The spear is the main weapon of the Hoplite The spear's shaft is made of ash tree, while the flat leaf-shaped spearhead was made of iron and at the end of the spear was inlaid with a copper butt-spikes

Davos then picked up the shi+eld with his left hand It has a shallol-shape, the inside is wooden, while the outer face is covered with copper and it is about 90 cm in diameter, the shi+eld is decorated with a painted face of a Minotaur There is a leather fastening for the forearm at the centre, so that the soldier can put their entire left arm on the round shi+eld, which not only saves effort, but also facilitates defense and shi+elding There is another small metal hook mounted on the inner and outher ri it on their shoulders for easy carrying while they march Davos then picked up the shi+eld with his left hand It has a shallol-shape, the inside is wooden, while the outer face is covered with copper and it is about 90 cm in diameter, the shi+eld is decorated

Davos, with shi+eld in his left hand and spear in his right, couldn't help but bitterly sed from a modern man to an ancient western ar with joy and it made him realize that it was this body's muscle memory at work

He tried to walk a few steps and felt very comfortable In addition to the tension, there was also some excitement Every man drea through our vein since the time our ancestors ate the raw flesh of animals and drink its blood The er feel the courage to fight head-on and through travelling to this era, Davos got such opportunity!

While Davos was still getting used to his equip you have forgotten”

He sao javelins on the ground and a string of sausages He smiled bitterly, this really can't be blae on his chest, for fear of the grease getting on his armor

At this tio and ith Mersis” Then he also nodded to Davos, the reputation of Davos has even spread to his ears and he doesn't dare to ignore hiave the order? Isn't Meno still with Ariaeus?” Hielos curiously asked He was reluctant to ether with the supply unit due to ho they are and it is also dangerous

”Under the orders of the adjutant, Philesius, he temporarily took command on behalf of Meno The last time when the Persians broke into our camp, most of the slaves escaped They are now short of hands and Mersis naain When the sun began to sunk, the soldiers began to pack their equipan to pack

Everyone else go take the anio take the animals Davos is with ain!” Mersis laugh, he went straight through the officers and soldiers and gave Davos a hug

He then realize that this fatty is the onetrouble! Davos has no choice but to so take the animals Davos is with me” he ordered

This fatty is strict and ruthless if he isn't faood he will be too enthusiastic Isn't this just pulling everyone's hatred to himself? Davos quickly refused

There are hundreds of anioods, as well as many slaves and women

Meanwhile The lines forine how much it would expand if it is the entire Greek mercenary supply unit Davos watches as he conte out over the bustling cao Davos was a little nervous and subconsciously pulled the cattle's rope

The teaht side, while the troops were on the left and the officers held torches Under the cold ht's illu unseen head of a fiery dragon slowly creeping out

After about an hour, he heard the sound of rushi+ng water in front Davos realized that the Euphrates river is getting closer

At night, the river is dark and it look as if it is infinitely wide and deep, which caused great fear Therefore, the troops were quiet for fear of disturbing the river God

At this time, the for the left bank of the Euphrates river, while the troops were at the outer part protecting the supply unit The leaders clearly have experience with ht Davos watch as he studied silently

Meno's troops are at the end of the formation Of course, this isn't ordered by Meno, in fact, he sent people back to ask his men to walk in the middle of the formation But the other mercenary leaders were dissatisfied with Meno It is because at the start of the march from Asia Minor to Babylon, Meno in order to please Cyrus the Younger had volunteered to be the vanguard and gotNow that they have to retreat, he wants his soldiers to be place in the et attacked and his losses will be reduced How can they let his by himself! So it was unanimously decided to let his troops be at the end This is what Meno's confidant, Mersis, told Davos andof Meno

At this tier of the whole army, Tormide, finally arrived at Meno's troops and conveyed the order: ”The vanguard has converged with Ariaeus' troops The leaders are currently discussing with Ariaeus Stand down, keep alert and await orders!”

The quiet troops suddenly beca for two hours, I a the ox cart! We ain toht! We need to talk to the coo and tell hiue, alright?”