The first row of 20 long spearmen took a big step forward, almost half-squatting, with the tail end of their spears resting on the ground and pressed by their feet, while their front hands held the spear shafts in a thrusting position.
The second and third rows of long spearmen held the tail end of their spears with one hand and raised the shafts to chest level, pointing straight ahead.
The spearmen on both sides simultaneously turned left and right, imitating the stance of the first row and diagonally thrusting their spears.
The petal-like formation of spears opened up in all directions, awaiting the close-range charge of the cavalry lances.
The grass trembled as the wave-like Imperial Knights finally arrived, with the foremost Prince Kongdai wielding not a lance but a single-handed Crow Peck Long-Handled Warhammer, swinging it freely.
"For freedom!"
The front row of long spearmen shouted in unison.
