>>5429888Pine decides to be part of Sira’s unit, the flanking force.
There are six people on the south and north side.
For the north side, there are three Crows, two recruited civilians, and Pine.
The south is where Nhon and Jess is.
The rest of Crows are with Bloody lips, acting as the main force.
Because they will be primarily acting as ranged units, the flankers carry multiple types of firearms and ranged weapons.
For the most part, they will be using matchlock arquebuses and hand cannons to pick off the bandits.
However, if the bandits decide to charge them, they will deploy the fire arrow launchers - large matchlock cannons that shoot out incendiary projectiles. While too impractical for single targets, it is perfect for setting grass on fire, forcing enemies back into the forest.
The flankers also plant several firecrackers along the edges of the forest, which could be remotely tiggered to feign gunfire, making the force seem larger than it is.
For clothing, they mostly wear gamberson, cloth armor that will resist a sword cut but easily pierced by polearms and gunfire.
Layers of dark green and brown fabrics are draped over nearly every part of their bodies. Stealth is vital to their success.
Should they manage to close the gap, each flanker have their preferred own melee weapons to deal with attackers. For Pine, it is the Falchion she bought a few years ago.
She also has several items like the lightblaring steel balls and the squeeze trigger pistol that could come in handy.
On the 30th, she spent the day familiarizing herself with the many types of firearms and going over the plans.
Pine and Jess rarely talked that night, preferring to savor each other’s body rather than say anything related to tomorrow’s operation. It’s already stressful enough.
The 31st day finally arrives.
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