Chapter 336: Turbulent World (7)
While Hwasan prepared to summon the Hungry Ghost Hell to Mount Jongnam, we headed toward the enemy’s main force.
After another half-day of racing , we came face to face with a massive cloud of dust.
Thump, thump, thump, thump.
Nearly thirty thousand well-trained men and horses approached, radiating immense grandeur.
Gulp.
Overwhelmed by the sheer numbers, I swallowed hard without even realizing it.
‘If we mess this up, our boys are as good as dead?’
But the die had already been cast. There was no time for nerves.
The distance between here and Jongnam Mountain was a mere five hundred li.
We had to lure the enemy completely in during that journey.
Failure meant countless lives would be lost.
“Water the warhorses! We’ll break through in one go!”
Following Yookhak’s orders, the warriors of the land route fed water and hay to their horses and soon completed their battle preparations.
I passed before them, meeting each man’s gaze.
Even in a situation where no one knew who would fall in battle, not a single one showed any sign of fear.
After surveying them all thus, I raised my ceremonial spear high and shouted.
“For the King!”
Taking that as their signal, a thousand iron-blooded soldiers of the land route charged forth.
Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud!
The plan was simple.
Just relentlessly harass them until their eyes spin and they chase us.
Well, to ensure our kids’ safety, I’d have to grind myself down to dust, but…
Sssshh!
