The cavalry at the forefront of the melee brandished their spears, stabbing down at the infantry amidst the raucous roars of anger.
The Platonians' formation, which had been battered from behind, had already collapsed; Kovis's battle banner had no choice but to retreat with the fleeing footsoldiers to the ridge above, while the guards who originally shielded the banner were reduced to merely three swordsmen. The three hammer-and-shield guards on the outside were completely submerged beneath Wolfenhol's iron hooves, their fates unknown.
Even with assistance from Longka infantry on their left flank, Selva's hard-pressed square was reaching the critical point of defeat.
The battlefield entered the final decisive moments.
With no room left for command, the vigorous old Brian brandished his sword and fought desperately against the Wolf Territory soldiers about to break through.