Chapter 123: Forced Breakthrough (Part 3)
Morning.
Shirone’s group arrived at the edge of the northern forest and surveyed the deserted landscape.
Only the sound of invisible birds could be heard.
Shirone: "The plan is simple."
Shirone dismounted from his horse and spoke.
Shirone: "We’ll cut straight through the forest to the northern cliff. Falcoa’s men might be lying in ambush, but that risk is the same if we take the mountain path. The biggest problem is if one of us gets separated from the front line. To regroup quickly, we need to simplify our route."
Rian drew his greatsword.
Rian: "So, a frontal assault? No problem."
Tess spoke up.
Tess: "I’ll take the lead. Rian, you cover the rear. The two mages will stay in the middle and watch the flanks."
It was a classic formation.
After tying their horses at the edge of the forest, they began climbing the mountain at a steady pace.