General Khan's Head - Part 2

"One more wave, Verdant," Oliver warned the man, as they drew back in preparation for another charge. Though it looked as if his only intention was to stand his ground, Oliver had not forgotten that his objective was to see the enemy General's head struck from his shoulders.

"Yes, my Lord!" Verdant responded, just as he swung a blow of his spear, sending the enemies that sought to grapple with them flying backwards, and allowing the nearby men the opportunity they needed to draw back once more.

'The men are slowing,' Oliver noted. The speed of their retreat was dampening. They began to rely on the rhythm that they'd established, as their weary bodies looked to conserve energy. No longer were they quite as alert as before. They were looking for the opportunity that they needed to wake up again.

"PUT A STEP INTO IT!" Verdant shouted, on behalf of Oliver. "THE SPEED OF THIS CHARGE WILL BE WHAT WE FIGHT ON! FIND YOUR FEET, AND LEND YOURSELF SPEED AND STRENGTH!"