"Masquerade Cycle - 03 - Prophecy" - читать интересную книгу автора (McGough Scott)

the part of opposing forces. The current League
commander did not consider a battle with the Keldon
raiders as desperate. There were no reloads to be found in
the wagons, just logistical supplies for infantry and modular
repair parts for the steel ants.

Natal and Corporal Vanosh returned as Haddad looked
through the last wagon; it had taken longer than he
planned due to the poor light. The sun finished rising over
the hillside as he hurried forward to report to the sergeant.
He arrived in time to hear Corporal Vanosh speak.

"We found the rear guard, Sergeant. It's about forty
minutes ahead with these oxen. The main attack has
already commenced. The officer in charge said to advance
with best speed to the main party. He was staying there to
pull down stragglers fleeing the fight. He couldn't
guarantee we wouldn't see warriors that eluded him. We
observed three Keldon outliers pulled down before we

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hurried back here." Vanosh was calm as he spoke, but
Natal was flushed and looked slightly nauseated.

The sergeant was silent and only turned to Haddad for
his report.

"No reloads for personal launchers, Sergeant. I did find
a few light crossbow bolts," Haddad stated. Sergeant Atul
took only a few seconds to finish thinking.

"All wagons will advance at maximum speed. Keep your
eyes open for Keldons trying to escape. If a large group is
spotted, be prepared to stop and get into fighting
formation. Spread it down the line," Atul ordered, and he
waved the unit forward as Vanosh went back to spread the
word. Haddad and Natal came together as the unit
advanced at best speed.

"What did you see?" Haddad asked quietly.

"We walked maybe thirty minutes before we found the
rear guard. Vanosh trailed me far enough back that I
couldn't see him most of the time. Besides, he ordered me
not to look back. I almost wept with joy when we finally