Dong, dong, dong...
The exhilarating sound of war drums echoed from the rear of the Imperial Army, as the empire's three hundred thousand troops advanced towards the Black Soil Fortress.
Facing the towering black walls, the Imperial soldiers showed no fear but maintained a tidy formation, advancing at a consistent pace.
At the forefront of the Imperial Army was a large row of Heavy Shield Soldiers. They held their shields tilted upwards, as no enemies would appear in front of them; any deadly attacks would surely come from the fortress dozens of meters above.
The soldiers behind the Heavy Shield Soldiers were quite unique. They wore lightweight armor, didn't even carry weapons, and each had a basket strapped to their back. These baskets contained irregularly shaped stones, which were crucial to this battle.
