Nevertheless, as he gave that shout, his men echoed it with unified enthusiasm, raising their weapons up into the air, and declaring their aggression for their enemies to hear at the other end of the battlefield.
Only then did Count Maskem nod, finally satisfied. He pulled on the reins of his horse, and left his position at the front, as had been agreed upon beforehand. His cavalry of fifty came after him, and they took their position behind the front line of infantry, down by where Vol was currently placed.
The Count noted the Sea Serpents once more as he passed, and he called out to Penelope. "A fine day for battle, Lady Farseer! I hope your men are awake and ready – else we'll steal all the kills before they can hope to brandish their blades, haha!"
