Nearer than expected.

Rommel then stood up "We are going to retreat then we must make this Brigade survive we must have a sacrifice" Artirian then looked at Rommel. We are brothers, remember we will all unite together and build a once-mighty empire with no corrupt Military nor politicians within our circle.

Then the drums beat the cadets from Shanks are prepared, their faces still covered in dirt and the platoons of Lelucard, Rommel and Arthur have slowly retreated from the back. Shanks held his sword as he looked at the incoming enemy with their weapons raised and their guns firing.

The cadets stood to their ground, with the support of their guns they were able to remove a couple of large pockets of enemy soldiers charging but it was no use as the guns' ammo had already been used.