“Heavy infantry! What do we do?” Niemm asked. “We stand!” they replied as one, their voices resonating inside the shield wall. “What do we not do?” “We do not break!” they all replied and gripped their weapons tighter. The lingering doubts and fear in their minds cleared. “I am proud to stand with you all today. We might not last till tomorrow, but we will not break! We will stand together!” Niemm yelled, feeling his throat close up with emotion. “Hah!” They slammed the sides of their blades against their shields in salute and agreement.

