The three companies of Imperial Archers under Henry's command unleashed a volley that filled the air with a piercing whistle, and the sheer volume of arrows immediately broke the terrifying momentum of the Goatmen's charge.
Compared to the Imperial Archers, the twenty bowmen Mace had brought were practically a non-factor.
Meanwhile, Vasco deployed the four New Recruit Teams to the flanks of the formation. He personally led the Elite Senior Infantry Team as battle proctors, herding several hundred serfs to the front lines.
Philip raised his shield and shouted, "Crossbowmen, crouch and ready! Archers... loose!"
The archers loosed another volley, and this time, even more found their mark.
The distance was now too short, so the archers quickly scattered and fell back. Though their arms were Mighty and Strong, they couldn't be wasted on melee combat—it would be too great a luxury.
