At that moment, the gunfire from the farmhouse ahead suddenly ceased.
Delasovitz turned his head and saw more than a dozen Russian Cavalry converging behind the farmhouse, poking at the bodies of Father Stashak and others with horse sabers—whether out of vengeance or to confirm their deaths was unclear.
The other soldiers evidently also saw this scene and clenched their flintlock guns tightly, their eyes brimming with furious flames.
"Damn beasts!"
Someone roared with bloodshot eyes, "Let's avenge the Priest!"
"Yes, slaughter those sons of bitches!"
"Come back!" Although the platoon leader's face was ashen, he stopped the soldiers and shouted loudly, "We need to make Father Stashak's death worthwhile. We must hold the Cannon!"
Everyone fell silent.
Delasovitz clenched his teeth and said, "Commander, please give your orders."
The platoon leader quickly surveyed the rudimentary artillery position at his feet.