"Alright, don't waste time! Soldiers! Push forward!", Oufouni shouted while standing on top of a green hill. Then, the remaining cavalliers rushed besides him, pushing forward like crazy.
The reason he's the commanding here was because Cayden was giving speech to the first village they captured, while Oufouni and most soldiers will continue entering the Khatardak territory.
The cavalliers once again charged randomly and mindlessly into another village, this time, the soldiers there were kind of prepared. But their preparation is nothing when they are greatly outnumbered, 45 soldiers against 14,000 cavalliers before seeing another 25000 foot soldiers and the archers running to their position.
"Fuck....", one of the guard said as he saw the sheer number of the enemies approaching them. He turned his head to his right, facing his mates.
" I'll miss yo-", he didn't manage to finish his sentence as 34 arrows landed on him.
His mates turned forward, but their eyes were quickly met by the tip of the lance, killing them instantly. The villagers surround immediately looker at the scene, most of them panic and tried leaving the village, bringing their horses, families and valuables.
Soon they reached the end gate, they were met with the foot soldiers. The soldiers saw them trying to leave and immediately hold their defensive stance, shields lined up with their swords on the side, gripping them tight. The line is against the unarmed civillians.
"Stay inside! Or we'll do unspeakable things to you!", one of the soldier shouted and took 3 steps closer to the civilians.
One of the civillain, an old man, stood up and walked slowly to the soldier.
"No! We won't! You're just invaders! Leave us alone!".
The soldier didn't care. As soon as the old man approached, he kicked down the old guy, making him stumbled and fell on the harsh ground.
"Stay down! You're safe I didn't use my sword!"
"Use it then! I don't care!"
"You're the one asking", the soldier said. His right hand shaking a bit, he knew he must not use harm against civilians, but if he didn't, the others won't learn.
He gripped his sword strong, before pinning down the old guy with his shield and stab his stomach 5 times, letting his intestines out a bit. The old guy groaned in pain, not knowing the sdier would literally injure him.
The old guy asked him to stop, he's in pain but the soldier didn't stop until he slashed down all the old guy left hand fingers. Once stopped, he stood up and backed away from the old guy.
"You asked for it. I gave it", he said to the old guy. The citizens besides saw the horror and immediately aid the old guy.
He was suffering greatly but thankfully, he's surviving, yet.
The second village has been conquered but they didn't stop. Thankfully, it was nearly afternoon, and they were quite full yet. They didn't stop pushing forward until late evening, nearly nightfall. Due to their not stopping push, they managed to conquer about 3 districts of Khatardak.
That night, Cayden and his Escort went to the frontline, where the soldiers under the command of Oufouni just set up tents on a open field. Thankfully, he had managed to split the whole army into three groups (North, West and South) , with main group (West) holding the most soldiers of each classes. So the more are kind of like borders among the groups, even though just next to each other.
"I see... Okay. From now on. Oufouni, Erik, come here". Both the men come closer to Cayden as they are talking on the open field, watching the horizon and looking at the sky.
Cayden opened a map he acquired from a threatened villager. He asked for infos where they are right not to Oufouni.
"Were in Yuwen district currently, sir. The furthest we pushed today.", oufouni answered.
"Good... Hrmm.. Even if all three groups pushed forward, we still will meet here, Mount Jorhud", he said as he tap his index finger on the image of the Mount Jorhud.
"I see... So we split up and met somewhere else.. Or we just go together sir?", the grey knight asked Cayden.
"I like the idea of splitting into groups, but currently, until we reached and conquered Mount Jorhud, we dont split up. We don't know much about their whereabouts yet. After all, it's a bit risky splitting up", Cayden answered calmly.
"Dangerous? Why is it dangerous sir if I may ask?", both Erik and Oufouni asked with Oufouni lifted his left eyebrows.
"If we split, we'll be fighting more enemies than we expected. The north group will maybe encountered the Elven area, while the south may accidentally trespass the orc area. So you understand me", he said.
"Prepare our men for tomorrow. We'll be marching to Mount Jorhud. We'll need to split into smaller groups, but still be together, you know?", Cayden ordered them both. He out down his map, folded it and hid it inside his pocket.
Meanwhile inside Castle Aarkon, inside the dining room.
" Huh?! How?! I mean fair enough we have declared war, but.... Shit... I should have take him serious ", Queen Azelia said with strong shocker and confused tone. She was in her royal dress and due to the news, she stood up from her seat.
Minster Adrog, the one who brought the news said the news to everyone inside the room. Hemlocke and Alwien seems surprised, but not as panic as Syansh and
Hais who literally stood up from their seat. Hais literally jumped from her seat and ran mindlessly inside the room.
Eldah, also seemed shocked and panic, but not as chronic the earlier two.
"Damn.... Damn... They're here. And they're packing how many soldiers, Adrog?", Eldah asked.
"50,000 soldiers. Last seen. Can be more I'm sure", he answered.
"And they said they'll send how many they will, right?... Well we're in shit condition", Alwien said and his hands trembled hard.
" I'm sure we can win this. We have more soldiers, and we can recruit more....", Hemlocke said.
"Based on reports, they're going west, straight to Arkan and Castle Aaron. And if I'm right, they'll be... Facing Fort Tarahud, located on Mount Jorhud", Adrog said.
"Nice... One of our biggest fortress on our biggest mountain. We can hold them long there.. So warriors!", Queen Azelia said, seemed confident now.
Once she said warriors, Alwien, Syansh, Edah and Hais immediately stops up straight, giving full attention to Azelia.
" Under my direct order, you guys will be holding Fort Tarahud together with the soldiers. Adrog, you'll be with me. I'll ask support from the orcs, elves and Ryzoth too", she said firm.
Once the ordered ones left the room and went for their orders, only Hemlocke and Queen Azelia inside the room. Azelia ordered Hemlocke to gather every soldiers at Fort Azelith, the main fort of Khatarak Army.
"Hemlocke. I want you to gather every soldiers you can. Tell them, we're going to march to Mount Jorhud and stops out enemies. Understood?", she said with her firm and a bit aggressive tone.
"Obeying, your majesty", he said before leaving the room. Leaving only Azelia inside the room, had to finish the meal alone.
Inside the Elite Warriors room, it seems the warriors were getting prepared fast.
"How are we going there? I'm sure it will took a long time", Alwien said as he puts on his red coloured armour.
"Riding horse would take 6-7 days, that's if even if the roads are all smooth, no block and non stop. I ride the horse here without any sleep and the horse didn't stop. Had to give it some potions you know?", Eldah answered. She's preparing her bow, arrows and elf swords.
" I have a suggestion. How about we go ride a dragon? Won't be it faster? " Syansh said excitedly. She's all prepared now, she's fully clothed and it covered her previously exposed skin.
"I think you know only First General Hemlocke has a dragon. A fire dragon to be exact", Alwien answered.
"That's why I'm letting you guys borrow Zhyrn for a moment. He's the last dragon of it's kind", Hemlocke immediately barged into the room. He's in full war suit now.
His sudden entrance shocked everyone.
"Now go take Zhyrn, and get to Fort Tarahud quick! I want the dragon back once you guys arrive there, understand?" , he said firm.
"Yes, sir!" the four of the warriors said at the same time before leaving the room. They all are very excited to ride a dragon for the first time.
Once they prepared on top of Zhyrn, they all grips tightly on the ropes while Alwien commanded the dragon.
" Alright, Zhyrn! Onwards to Mount Jarhud!", he said excitingly. It felt like his inner child awoken while pointing his index finger forward.