Pascal couldn't hold the entire hilltop on his own. Fortunately, just as the enemy charged up the slope, his reinforcements arrived.
It was Druao, ever attentive to his men, who brought up the remaining artillerymen and a company of infantry volunteers. With communications cut, only a seasoned officer like Druao could seize such a tactical opportunity, while the other rookies were still bogged down in a bitter struggle with the Empire Army's infantry.
"Well done, you two!"
"It was Pascal and I, working together," Paul replied before diving back into the fight. The two Mages had achieved a great success in their first battle, especially Paul, who had directed the crucial artillery strike. When they surveyed the battlefield, they found the unlucky bastards hit by the barrage were all carrying Scroll Potions and Enchanted Weapons. Only then did they realize what a big "fish" they had caught.
