This event had a profound impact on the army. Now, everyone was convinced that Christ Himself was leading them, and that they could not fail.
The farmer, Stephen, told Brother John that they must continue fasting until everyone's sins were cleansed. Only then should they attack the Turkic People, the Arabs, and the other Heretics. He promised that with the help of the Saints, Angels, and their fallen comrades, the Crusaders would defeat the enemy.
Ordinarily, taking the fight outside the city walls against a heretical army that far outnumbered them would be sheer folly.
But now, not a single Crusader had any doubt. They all believed it was what they had to do.
Tomorrow, the Holy Spear would be paraded throughout the city.
Meanwhile, despite the late hour, bells rang out as the city echoed with hymns of gratitude and praise.
Since leaving the land of the Franks, the army had never been in such high spirits.
It was a miracle.
It was as if everyone had been reborn.
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