The apprentice knight Killian

The moment Maxime waved to them, they set off, leaving the camp and heading into the forest, straight for the battle ahead.

Women and children greeted them from afar, but without shouting. They didn't want to disturb the special atmosphere.

Maxime did not ask his men to run.

This time, his men didn't all have the strength of the first mercenaries, so he would tire most of them significantly if they had to run.

Walking fast enough, Maxime had calculated that it would take around 8 hours to reach Plouta.

It might take a little longer, since they were taking water and food with them, enough to last at least 3 days.

They would see later if they could buy food and water from the villagers of Plouta.

Time passed quickly and Maxime's little troupe soon arrived at the village of Plouta.

The village was disrupted by the sudden arrival of a large number of armed people.