Chapter 159: Foothold_2

The robust Jaguar Warrior cracked a satisfied smile and continued to drag the spoil towards the command flag.

The pursuing Mexica warriors reached the base of the wooden fort, facing a prepared barrage of stones and arrows. Standing atop the three-meter-high fort walls, the Tarasco warriors vigorously shot at the Mexica warriors. Despite the hundred-step distance, their Tlaxcalan bows couldn't penetrate the cotton armor of the Mexica warriors. The Mexica warriors deliberately slowed their pace, waiting for the gates to open to seize the opportunity to storm through.

The fleeing Tarasco squad avoided the main gate, hugging the fort walls under the protection of archers and stone-throwing militia, circling to the back until they reached a partially opened side gate, where they quickly retreated into the camp. The Mexica warriors, wary of shooting from the walls, could not catch up and had to retreat sullenly.