Battle's for a crown (11)

Amidst the chaos of the battlefield, the Venetian mercenaries received a sudden order to retreat, one that left their former allies in a state of shock. The Venetian officer in charge wasted no time in conveying the command, urgently shouting, "RETREAT, RETREAT!"

"The battle is lost; we have no reason to fight anymore!" he exclaimed to his men, leading the hasty withdrawal. The soldiers, disheartened by the abrupt order and the sense of abandonment, quickly fell back, their morale shattered. The speed at which the Venetian mercenaries began to retreat left their previous allies bewildered and feeling betrayed.

The soldiers, who had fought alongside the Venetians, watched in disbelief as their once-comrades swiftly disappeared into the distance, leaving behind a sense of betrayal and confusion among their ranks. The sudden turn of events had shaken their resolve, and they now found themselves facing an uncertain and challenging situation.