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though I am, too, not that experienced, our tribe has brave
knights who have fought in very fierce wars.”
He paused then added, “Their motive is weak. Their
king is angry because of his wife’s murder and wants to
calm down his anger by any means possible, even if it
meant fighting people who had nothing to do with her
murder. Therefore, their army lacks motivation, whereas
we, the Prouds, have a very strong motive, which is
maintaining our dignity for which we have always
sacrificed our lives.”
“Well said, Our Leader,” said his friend, Gilbert.
The Prouds felt very confident after their leader’s
speech and started preparing for war, filled with courage.
They were not afraid of Matthew’s soldiers because they
were prepared to meet even the jinn.
Led by Leader Addison, the Prouds marched not far from
their land to meet King Matthew’s mighty army. Their
army included the best knights of the Prouds. There were
eight thousand or less of the Prouds, whereas Widea’s
soldiers were thirty-three thousand equipped with more
steel and arms than the Prouds. They wore helmets and
armors and carried shields, whereas the Prouds had only
their swords as they relied on speed and surprise in their
fights and did not want anything to hold them back.
Widea’s soldiers were led by their veteran experienced
Commander Reid, and wore their famous uniform, which
consisted of blue tunic that reached his knees, with white
trousers beneath it.
As Leader Addison rode his horse, he shouted,
“Attack.”