19 Ch 13.1 End of battle (1/2)

MRE Ch 13.1

Conley and Kipler gathered as many soldiers as they could. Kipler still had 1145 of his elite men. Conley's subordinates and other nobles who had been trying to find escaped soldiers gathered around 3000.

Now their total forces tally about 11800. They had built their camp a few hundred meters away . They could easily watch their enemies movement  .

Kipler told them ” we still have our elite forces, it's easy for us to gain upper hand on their commanders. Without commanders their side would fall in chaos during which we have to capture the prince. This way we could force them to surrender and have our things back”.

Conley and other nobles were delighted, a ray of hope shone in their eyes. They were ready to do anything to get their things back.

Kipler had become the de facto leader of this camp . Conley knew his limitations and his only way to get back his belongings was Kipler .

Kipler got them in position. It was his final attempt to wash away the shame of two consecutive losses .

This time Kipler and his elite men will be in front with their shields to block arrows.

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Jason was beaming with joy. At last he broke the number advantage that his enemy enjoyed.

He had planned to completely wipe them out. But his soldiers, especially archers, had been extremely tired. He had to stop his plans. He could see their movement clearly .

Jason furrowed his brow, on opposite camp soldiers were getting back in battle formation.

He glanced at his side,some soldiers had closed their eyes while lying on ground. It doesn't look like they can even walk a bit. He called Charles and gathered active troops. Some archers got up but Jason sent them back to rest. He didn't want them to die of exhaustion.

Now they are going to fight without the Archers. Other regiments were mostly on standby during the first and second clash.

Now it is the perfect opportunity for them to show their might. They were excited and full of confidence.

Charles shouted ” Conley got them to surrender, they will be dealt mercifully” the same message again .

This time Conley was pondering over it. He didn't dismiss it like he had done previously. Kipler said something in his ears. Conley shuddered , his jaws clenched , he gave his reply ” we won't give up.”