The Duke's 3,000 knights were advancing rapidly into the city, while most of the people had taken shelter. At least, most of them...
However, there were still those trying to defend themselves with stones, sticks, and the swords they possessed. Although the Duke did nothing to these people, anyone in his path was trampled by the horses' hooves.
"My Lord, there's a barricade ahead!"
Hearing Miguel, Alfred narrowed his eyes and immediately commanded his six units to move. "Raise your spears!"
The knights responded instantly, adjusting their spears forward with the clatter of iron. On the other side were 500 shielded soldiers. Although not royal guards, they were trained city garrison soldiers.
They were lightly armored, with long square shields. Twenty soldiers were positioned with their spears directed out from behind the shield wall.
But even this was a simple task for the Sun Knights.
