The first beastman slammed into the carriage formation like a battering ram.
BOOM!
The impact sent the nearest carriage rocking violently. Before the guards could stabilize it, several more beastmen emerged from the fog, their silhouettes barely visible through the pale mist.
Their roars echoed across the SIZ.
"Protect the carriages!"
"Crimson Guards, formation three! Do not allow them to reach the Crown Prince!"
Curtis' shouts quickly drowned out the startled cries of the merchants.
The Crimson Guards reacted almost immediately. Several drew their swords and rushed toward the incoming beastmen, while the mages among them began chanting their spells.
A few guards remained behind to reinforce the defensive perimeter around Leonard's carriage.
"Please remain inside the carriage, Crown Prince." One of them advised.
Leonard remained silent, his gaze locked on the beastmen. The familiarity was starting to come back.
