Pen happens to be the lead commander of the pursuing forces. The soldiers of the Agno Rite know this. It isn't exactly a moral booster.

As of right now, the Agno Rite and the Sarabirsk forces have a somewhat even number of soldiers. However, the commanders of the Agno Rite know the Sarabirsk have reinforcements trailing close behind. All the Sarabirsk have to do is send a messenger to gather them and they will surely outnumber the Agno Rite.
The situation grows dire.

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