When the curtain of darkness fell, it didn't cause the veteran mercenaries to panic. All of them had rich battle experiences, and such situations weren't uncommon. Other than the instinct to pause for a moment to gather their bearings, these mercenaries didn't stop their advancement and continued on the same path. They were clear of their positions and knew that they had the numerical superiority over their enemies, which bolstered their confidence. They lit their torches quickly without hesitation and charged forward, desiring nothing more but to rip apart the duo and retrieve their target.
Clang clang clang!
