Rapid Expansion - Part 7

"Perhaps," Vol said.

"And before we even reach the keep, we'll have the archers on the walls behind us still to deal with. Even with our shields up, we're going to have a hard time blocking arrows coming from all directions," Harland said. "It might be a bit much for our new recruits. This is the sort of battling that's going to push us."

"They're managing. It's simple, after all. Just bury your axe in the enemy before they bury it in you," Vol said.

"And what of the arrows?" Harland asked.

"We put a shield in the way for arrows," Vol said.