New Beginning 742

It was said that to end a war quickly, one had only to lose. By that measure, at least the hell he was in wouldn't last much longer. Janto squinted, searching for a telltale shimmer in the air. There it was. Good. The invisibility shroud still covered his men.

"Volley!" cried one of the soldiers.

Incoming arrows soared up from the chasm, too far forward this time. They would miss. Still, no sense taking chances. His men took cover behind their shields, and he ducked behind his own, a pavise lar...