The harsh sunlight shone on the shrubs, fields, and European beech trees, the glint from the helmets bouncing with the movement of the vehicles.
Puddles reflected the azure sky, the clear sky after the rain exceptionally refreshing.
But the next second, a short boot emerged, stomping into the puddle.
The once clear rainwater was instantly muddled by the mud, and before it could settle again, numerous big feet in short boots, riding boots, or straw sandals trampled into the puddle continuously.
Amidst the scattered village estates and wild grass, the eight corps of the Black Hat Army, acting as the vanguard, marched quickly in five columns.
Each corps was the same, with columns of Holy Gunners in the front and back, flanking a column of Long Spearmen in the middle.
This way, when encountering enemy forces, the Holy Gunners could swiftly change formation from column to line, standing on both sides, while the Long Spearmen advanced forward, forming the most basic battle formation.
