But this was their first time embarking on a real mission, and their targets were dangerous heretics. Learning from Barton's failure, some things needed to be made clear.
Reynard didn't hide anything from them; he directly explained the enemy they were about to face.
"This is not a drill, but a real mission. A group of heretics, disguised as refugees, are planning to infiltrate Hamlet to wreak havoc. They are currently stationed in a camp just outside of town."
Upon hearing this, the soldiers couldn't help but grow tense.
Although they trained intensely every day and conducted various surprise drills, and the propaganda had always spoken of facing formidable enemies, up until now, they had only encountered bandits and refugees. Some of them had never even faced an enemy before. Now, they heard there were heretics.
Thanks to the Church's relentless propaganda, they were aware of the dangers of evil cults, instilling some fear in their hearts.
