Chapter 331 The Spoils Of Battle (2/2)
Finally, the uild can offer you—”
”Loose!”
Whatever the uild had to offer, they would never hear Because in an instant, the round And behind hiroup met the same fate
”Fire at will!” the captain shouted, and thethe order More arrows struck the group of Darians only moments later, and their composure disappeared in an instant, theto hide behind their soldiers
But it was no use Exposed as they were, there was no safety to be found In mere moments, half their nun of letting up
Yet the two Rangers were still unharmed While they, too, had been struck by arrows, it seeh to cause theers shouted,his body between the men and women behind him and the archers
If thethe Darians, the Ranger's words were enough to send thean to et far — not with Gar and Lasha's groups already closing in on theive any further thought to their fate, however Because at that moment, Captain Kaleesh said in a calm voice, ”Our turn”
He unsheathed his sword and started toward the two Rangers at a cal in beside him a ers showed no sign of panic Instead, they faced their opponents with cautious eyes, focused on the battle even while the screa allies sounded in the distance
”Kadun will pay for this,” one of thee in his voice despite the look of utter concentration on his face
”Perhaps,” the captain replied, so dead by then”
No further words were spoken, as one of the Rangers suddenly dashed toward Arran, unleashi+ng a furious flurry of blows in an attempt to quickly even the nu skill, Arranhier could push his advantage, Captain Kaleesh joined the fight
While the Ranger held the upper hand against Arran — without Arran showing his full strength, at least — the odds were reversed when the captain stepped in Even with the Ranger's skill, the two enemies were too much for him, and he was forced to retreat several steps
Yet before they could defeat their ene Sassun just in tier
Arran's opponent recognized the opportunity, and at once, he attacked Arran with full vigor, driving Arran back several paces with a series of powerful strikes But the attacks failed to achieve anything, and even as he pushed forward, a hint of frustration appeared on his face
Arran, on the other hand, fought eagerly Although he was forced to hold back his strength, he gladly seized the chance to study a Ranger's techniques And ht
The battle continued for a good quarter-hour, with the captain darting between the two separate fights whenever one of his commanders came under too much pressure
But while it was little more than a practice session to Arran, he soon saw in the corner of his eye that Sassun was struggling to keep up The commander had already sustained several shalloounds, and although his face was expressionless as always, hisslower
Moreover, Arran's own opponent was beginning to fight more cautiously Where he had earlier shown only frustration, so to appear in his eyes, as if he was starting to realize that Arran was holding back
It was tier launched yet another powerful attack, he did not step back as he parried Instead, he caught his enemy's blade in a bind, then pushed the er's eyes filled with realization as he stuht off-balance for a fraction of a second, but that was enough for Arran's blade to find his heart
Arran did not pause to savor his victory Instead, he immediately rushed over to Sassun's opponent, as already struggling to defend himself from two enemies And with a third enemy added, it only took seconds before he was cut down, too
As the second Ranger collapsed to the ground, Sassun let out a deep sigh ”Son of a whore,” he grunted, face soaked with sweat ”That was one tough bastard”
Yet although Sassun looked like he ht collapse from exhaustion, Captain Kaleesh seemed as fresh as ever Sowhether he'd been the only one to hold back in the fight
”A good battle,” the captain said with a look at the defeated Rangers' bodies ”And now, it's time to collect our rewards”
Arran looked around at their surroundings, and found that the other athered in a wide circle around thereat interest, none of theet involved
But now that the Rangers were defeated, both Gar and Lasha stepped forith excited faces
”Good fight, captain!” Lasha said She held up a starh that bitch's throat just like I said”
Captain Kaleesh frowned, then nodded ”Well done,” he said ”But I suggest you speak no et rid of that sword, too We don't want it getting out that you killed Rannoc's niece”
Lasha's eyes ith shock ”Rannoc's niece?”
”His favorite niece, in fact,” the captain said ”I inoring the horrified look Lasha gave hiers' swords, then handed the larger of the two to Gar
”A sword for you, as pro Lasha, hand ave the captain an ugly look, but nevertheless, she handed the sword to the captain, receiving the reer's weapon in return
”Now then,” the captain said ”Let's see on today”
As thetheir defeated eneround
As far as he could tell, not a single mercenary had fallen in the battle In truth, it could hardly be called a battle at all — rather, it had been a massacre
He did not feel sympathy for their fallen ene hundreds of soldiers into battle, but had believed themselves safe from retribution Perhaps if they'd known their own lives were at stake, they would not have gambled others' lives away so carelessly
And yet, he could not bring hihter, either Not when their eneth to defend thelum look?”
When Arran looked up, he saw the captain standing next to hi defenseless eneht”
”Defenseless?” The captain looked at hihter ”You think them defenseless? Their soldiers were their weapons, and if we hadn't killed theain without hesitation”
The captain shook his head, then continued, ”An arreater weapon than any sword could ever be Enemies ield swords, you can afford to show mercy But those ield armies should never be spared”
Arran pondered the man's words for soht”
”I usually a to be done, and feasting after that You won't believe what these bastards had in their supply wagons”