Chapter 391 - 260: Rescue (Part 2)
Having taken down the granary, the battle was nearing its end. A Messenger from the Central District found Malin and his group, informing them that the entire city had been suppressed and instructing Malin’s team to begin the on-site eradication of any potential Chaos lingering in the houses.
This was something Malin was familiar with. Just then, Baron Anthony, limping over, approached them, so Malin called the Baron and the Baron together to first inquire about their methods for clearing the houses.
"Well, we grab a small shield in one hand and a short sword or hatchet in the other, entering by breaking down the door in groups of ten," said the Baron, while showing Malin the little ax hanging at his waist.
"We do similarly, only we prefer this." The Baron lifted his cloak to reveal a flintlock pistol at his waist, "Of course, after we shoot, we discard it, so it is far inferior to what Your Excellency has on your belt."
Malin nodded, whilst confirming again the harsh reality of poverty in the Farol Principality.
Even if a Baron still used a muzzle-loading single-shot pistol, it was no wonder the rank-and-file soldiers were still equipped with melee weapons. But honestly, Carterburg was a major port, which through trade with Thainan alongside several other western ports, brought substantial profits to the Sydney Union. The Farolians also had decent coastlines, so why didn’t they have any major ports?
Malin decided to seize an opportunity to ask about this later, whilst also offering advice on how to breach and enter at the same time.
When breaching, the element of surprise is crucial; therefore, if a house has both a front and back door, they should be broken simultaneously to catch the Chaos inside off guard.
The first two who enter should use Field Shields—kite shields with nails, which, though somewhat heavier due to their thick wood and iron construction, offer substantial protection. The two who breach the door with these shields would be followed by two others who would carry a hatchet in each hand with short swords clutched in their mouths. Upon seeing Chaos, they should throw the hatchets and then join the attack with their short swords, while the rest of the team follows up.
Regrettably, in lands ruled by Sydney, Malin could have equipped such teams with sawed-off double-barreled shotguns, which would allow them to blast upon entry. Most Chaos concealed inside would be humanoid and typically powerless against buckshot, thus making for a battle of sheer joy.