Steel and Sorrow: Rise of the Mercenary king

Chapter 149: Turning point(2)

Gairos stood atop the crumbling remnants of the city wall of Confluendi, his gaze fixed on the advancing army.

Arrows whistled through the air,Gairos saw some of the arrows hitting targets. Soon however, the enemy's volleys came too in relentless waves, making it nearly impossible for his men to return fire without exposing themselves to the hail of deadly projectiles. Gairos clenched his jaw, frustration simmering beneath the surface as he surveyed the wall where few of his men had already fallen.

He turned to face his soldiers, and what he saw tightened his gut: fear etched across their faces, their eyes wide and uncertain. 

"Look at me!" he commanded, his voice firm yet steady. He stepped closer, locking eyes with each soldier. "This is our city! Our home! We will not let them take it from us without a fight!"

Drawing his sword with a smooth motion, Gairos raised the blade high, the sun glinting off its polished surface. "We will defend it to our last drop!Don't you have families behind you?What sort of men would you claim to be if you run against those that plan to rape your women and kill your sons?" he shouted, his voice carrying over the din, a battle cry meant to rally their spirits. 

A few soldiers, emboldened by his declaration, raised their weapons high, echoing his sentiments. "For Confluendi!" one shouted, his voice cracking but resolute, and another joined in, fists clenched tight around their swords. The chant grew, a chant of defiance against the encroaching tide, a reminder that even in fear, they would stand united.

"Hold the line! And may the Gods be with us !" Gairos commanded, his voice steady and resolute. The time for fear had passed. Now, it was time to fight.