Gabriel's brief words were like a spell. All traces of fear and anxiety were vanquished from the hearts of the one thousand man army, their eyes burning with furious determination.
And if not for Gabriel standing before them and giving orders, they would have rushed out to face the enemies head on rather than wait.
No one knew who said it, but a chant began to spread amongst the soldiers. It was contagious, and soon, in the blink of an eye, it was on the lips of everyone present.
"Fight! Fight!"
"Fight! Fight!"
The soldiers echoed the single words while slamming their chests passionately, bloodlust gleaming in their eyes. Their loud voices echoed across the wilderness, reaching even the ears of the approaching convoy.
Sophie watched the scene with a mixture of emotions brimming in her heart. This… this was her first war. At first she had been anxious just like the others, however that fear was no more.
