Seeing the Holy Archers' attacks prove effective, the commander of the Golden Corps immediately began the next phase of his plan.
"Holy Archers, in your squads, focus fire on one Porcupine-man per squad. Fire one volley, then switch targets."
"War Paladins, be ready to finish off any survivors. Don't give them a chance to recover."
Following their squad leaders' lead, the Holy Archers loosed their volleys. With each one, a Steel-backed Porcupine fell, either killed outright or finished off by a War Paladin. Few of the Steel-backed Porcupines could withstand this barrage.
Amuti watched the battlefield, his expression grim. The Golden Corps' combined assault was devastatingly effective; any hope of saving the Steel-backed Porcupines was impossible.
Despite their large numbers, the Steel-backed Porcupines couldn't go on like this. Once they were all dead, defeat would be certain.
"Steel-backed Porcupines, retreat immediately! Protect the Withered Messengers!"
