Chapter 38 Changes to Battle Strategy

[Ares] While onward to the battlefield, I had a really bad feeling. I couldn't quite pinpoint what I was feeling, but I couldn’t shake off the uneasiness of being watched. Even though I sent a few men to go ahead and scout the area, they came back without any findings. I trusted my gut but didn’t want to worry anyone with my hunch. I simply told them to watch their step. However, it was too late. The moment I warned them, my horse stumbled, and the warriors on horses behind me tripped over a ripe. The horses struggled to get up but were held down by the rope. “Ready!” I shouted, commanding the troops to stay in formation and prepare for battle. Time passed, but nothing stirred save the howling wind. A soldier near me asked with concern, “What happened, Your Majesty?” “It must be the ruse of the Western Werewolves. Carry on and be careful, everybody.” Following my order, the troops marched on. We covered close to half the distance, reaching an area of steep rock wall