Following behind him was a large group of Iron Cannon Foot Soldiers, carrying matchlock guns on their backs, clad in fine armor, and wielding the best weapons. Although their movements were not entirely in sync, the chaotic mix of footsteps and the clatter of armor created a slightly noisy sound that echoed along the mountain path behind them.
Clang, clang, clang...
Clatter, clatter, clatter...
——All of this imparted an unparalleled sense of security.
There's a saying that there's strength in numbers. With so many people moving together, all fully armed, even the soldiers' faces showed no signs of excessive panic or fear. Instead, they appeared energetic, especially invigorated by the recent first encounter battle, which greatly boosted their morale.
