The Pieces of Battle - Part 8

"Suicidal charge…" Northman said, gulping. "When you put it like that, it doesn't sound too good."

"That is what it would need to be, currently, for our swords to even attempt to reach their General. Even with it, I do not have strong confidence. Hence my second, intermediary proposal," Oliver said.

"Why are you making it sound like you're apologizing?" Nila asked, frowning. "You're saying this for their sakes, aren't you? If we were to do an all-out charge, it would be the common man that would suffer. They'd have to deal with five hundred men whilst you were battling. Surely, they realize that you're suggesting this second path for their benefit?"