486 CDLXXXVI. Gunnar Formation (1/2)
The main tactic was to split at first, coordinating with the other warriors who were coming from the two Outposts and then coming together as the enemies began to succumb, preventing them from retreating or escaping.
”Gunnar!” Dag exclaimed unexpectedly, turning to the Master of Arms, who did not answer the call.
”C'mon, Gunnar… no more resentment. Help Dag train our warriors, he's asking for your help!” Wrage said in a low voice, trying to convince his colleague to behave properly, under the severe eyes of Kranus, who waited impatiently for him to respond.
”Here I am, tell me” he replied, coldly, only to do Wrage a favor.
Dag, after realizing that he had gained his attention, approached him, while Freydis continued to teach her five new students how to use the spear to keep their distance from the enemies.
”The skill you used against me, 'Terror'. You have to teach it to these four guys” Dag continued, who had already hinted at that request the day before.
”Hahah... it's a joke... it's a joke, isn't it?” Gunnar asked to Wrage and Kranus, giggling with a closed eye because of the slightly swollen jaw after Dag's fist that had ended their fight.
”Teaching your personal technique is the basic requirement of the new setting of our army of recruits, Gunnar. You're going to do as you've been asked” Kranus said, in a serious tone, watching his Master's and waiting for a concrete answer.
”You have gone completely mad... first trust this stranger and then... then you force me to pass on a skill that only I know! What if I refuse?” he asked, looking at his commander in the eye, fearless.
”You would lose your role as Master of Arms with immediate effect” Kranus replied, exhausted that his subordinate would continually challenge him.
Dag looked down for a moment, not imagining that his request would generate all that chaos and waiting for the conflict between the two to resolve quickly.
”You just have to teach him your technique, Gunnar... it is obvious that it will belong to you forever and only you will be able to master it with ease. Master Dag told us that he had learned the personal technique of his Master... you can do it! Imagine the power of our young warriors with that knowledge!” Wrage exclaimed, trying to convince his friend not to do things he would regret, renouncing his pride for once.
Gunnar turned to Dag, drawing his gaze, and the two looked at each other without saying anything for more than ten seconds, in silence.
The Master of Arms' hate-filled gaze ceased, slowly turning into something calmer and more friendly, surprising Dag, who continued to say nothing.
”Explain to me what is this plan that you have devised and when my soldiers will have to use 'Terror'” Gunnar said, who after the threat of his commander was forced to turn a blind eye to the hatred towards Dag and evaluate his proposal.
”All right, I accept. I'm going to do as you say. I will teach Terror to four of them. Let them come closer, I want to see who they are” Gunnar continued, taking a deep breath and waiting for them to come forward.