At the break of dawn, the entire Hesse Territory bustled with activity, with soldiers ready to move out and slaves lined up for assembly.
In the territory's all-out preparation, nearly eight hundred soldiers were outfitted with the finest equipment the territory could provide. The soldiers donned armor and sharpened their swords.
The knights personally fed their warhorses, soothing these most crucial battlefield partners, and led them out of the stables, assembling gradually on the training field.
Soon, under the deployment of Knight Oerstein, the training field was filled with fluttering banners, spears like reeds, and the glint of armor shining in the sun.
In the castle, Su Li rose early, an unusual occurrence, as this battle held great significance for him; defeat would spell the downfall of the entire territory, while victory promised beauties, glory, and power!
For a better life, and to win over the unmatched beauty of Philis tonight, he was determined and fervent.
