"Hang in there!"
"Kkaaaah…!"
Naturally, the first to collide with the enemy was the center at the very front of the crescent formation.
They were the most physically developed of the selected line infantry, and at the same time, they were also able to manipulate mana. However, even a knight who handles mana could do nothing in the face of overwhelming violence.
They staggered backward, reeling from the dizzying shock, only to be stopped by the wall of comrades supporting their backs. The spear was pointed forward, but they didn't know what or how they were aiming it. They just endured, putting all their weight on the shield.
What was especially painful was that the protruding center had to withstand attacks not only from the front but also from the sides.