Autumn rain seemed to form a dense layer of silky fur on the brim of their wide-rimmed hats, turning into small streams that trickled down from the brim.
This type of hat was relatively popular among mercenaries and had been recommended by many veteran ones.
Its popularity stemmed from its dual function of providing sunshade and rain protection, with the sole drawback being that it boiled one's head in the summer.
Cléante stood with over a hundred Mountain Infantrymen, each dressed differently, and slowly advanced through the narrow mountain path.
Although Algang had instructed Cléante and Belard to each send half their forces to guard Roswell Pass and Yier Mountain Pass, they did not comply.
After all, it was a dual-command system, and both Cléante and Belard were seasoned veterans who wouldn't indulge Algang's whims.
War still had to follow basic rules, though Algang's opinions were also important.
Thus, the two commanders each dispatched fifty troops to secure Roswell Pass.
