But Barton, behind the lines, had reacted as soon as the first musket shot rang out.
He immediately stood up, brandishing his military saber towards the front.
"Advance! Seize the terrain! Musketeers, fire at will!"
When the escaping Heretics passed, what awaited them was a line of muskets ready for their arrival.
"BANG! BANG! BANG!"
The effect of muskets wasn't great when the crowd was sparse, but it still crippled a portion of them. The greater impact was the fierce gunfire that shattered their courage in an instant.
"No! God has forsaken us."
"Heavens! We are surrounded!"
"Don't kill me, I believe in the Holy Light..."
However, among these people were Heretics who had seen the world and remained calm.
"Quick! It takes time for the muskets to reload! Charge now while they're reloading to escape!"
This shout gave them their last hope, and they rushed forward en masse, looking to break through the encirclement and escape.
