At the break of dawn, sentries from the outskirts of Shuimi Town brought back urgent military news.
Traces of the Thousand River Valley Army had appeared at the fishing port on the outskirts of Shuimi Town.
The Count and Knights, who were out indulging in pleasures, were pulled from the beds of women or out of taverns by their attendants, hurriedly mounted their horses, and rushed to the church in the town center, where they held a pre-battle meeting in the dining room.
Counts, knights, and valets of all sizes crowded around the table, clamoring to inquire about and exchange information, like a swarm of buzzing flies.
Amid the noisy background, Knight Commander Belengar forcefully opened his bloodshot eyes from a hangover: "Requesting assistance without knowing the numbers, what if it's just a small enemy force?"
