CH684 Hostile Reinforcements
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The Main Force unit soon caught up, and at last, the conventional infantry subunit had their moment to shine.
Moving as a single, cohesive body, they advanced steadily, grinding down any hostiles in their path, while the pump-action unit provided relentless suppressive fire from behind their lines.
Contrary to the Lost Heathens' expectations, the crossbowmen did not lose effectiveness at close range—if anything, the opposite was true.
They became even deadlier.
Alex stood apart from the battlefield, mounted upon Dread's back, silently observing the unfolding carnage.
He gave a slight nod, clearly pleased with what he was witnessing.
The Army Fortune Formation proved itself to be a powerful force multiplier, elevating the Fortuna Company to a level that quickly shattered the morale of the Lost Heathens.
Even if the formation's effects were temporary, the shock and awe it generated had already been deeply etched into the minds of their enemies.
