Realizing that the garrison of Tachi was racing against time to fortify the city's defenses, the two legion commanders who had gone to scout returned to Red Sulfur Harbor immediately.
The two legion commanders rode back to Red Sulfur Harbor by nightfall. Not bothering to fight for command, Layton, upon his return, immediately ordered the Saint Marco Legion to hand over the city's defenses to the allied forces, and then led his troops to Tachi lightly equipped under the cover of darkness.
The Third "Da Veneta" Legion would rest for a day in Red Sulfur Harbor before setting out to join forces with the Saint Marco Legion, carrying the baggage trains of the two legions.
Fire basins and torches illuminated the central square of Red Sulfur Harbor, where Antonio and Layton, mounted on their horses, watched as the urgently assembled Saint Marco Legion distributed hemp ropes.
