Before they could approach the bridge, the enemy had already crossed it and got ahead of them.
It should be noted that although the members of the Eagle Legion were adept in breathwork, their stamina was not limitless.
They indeed could wear armor while marching, but the soldiers were lazy, most of them shed their armor, intending to re-equip before battle to conserve energy.
In consideration of marching speed, Griffin gave his tacit approval to this action.
The result was, at the first clash, they were routed by a wave of Holy Wind and a spear charge that broke their front line.
Fortunately, the Eagle Legion's morale and training weren't too bad, so those soldiers who hadn't shed their armor quickly shielded and pushed back.
After ditching those three hundred guards, Griffin led his men back behind the convoy, donned some weapons and armor, and both sides prepared for continued battle.
