Although it's a bit strange, these people are all part of Hamlet's Navy.
Lance took most of the people away, but the newly assembled two hundred naval soldiers remained stationed at the port.
The main reason for their stay was to guard against pirate raids; even Lance did not expect a monster attack.
It seems they really hit the ancients hard, otherwise, the Fishmen wouldn't have left their lair to make such a long detour to attack Hamlet.
However, this lucky circumstance left Hamlet with some backing and prevented the invading Fishmen from breaking through instantly.
After all, the combat power of the Regular Army is not something the militia can compare to, not to mention they have muskets.
The entire coast, even the dim areas beyond the reach of torchlight, was swarming with shadows, and more kept emerging.
