An ambush

Despite your senses, you can't determine what was wrong here. Suddenly, several people rushed out of the undergrowth and attacked you. You throw your equipment on the ground and grab your spear. Before you could get an overview, 4 of your comrades were already dead. They hadn't even drawn their weapons. Skillfully you dodge. However, you have to watch how one after the other falls. There were 5 attackers, but they also had casualties. You notice that there was a woman among the attackers. This surprised you. In the legion, women were only allowed in administration and supplies. In direct combat, you were able to eliminate one of the attackers. You were the last of your group. Opposite you stood an attacker and the female attacker.

The two nodded at each other and attacked almost simultaneously. The woman screamed and wielded a morning star with two heads. You deflect the heads with your lance shaft and try to slash them with the tip. However, she is good and manages to dodge your attack. Her companion was less lucky. You kick your axe out of his hand and impale him. Gasping, he falls to the ground. You turn to your last opponent and notice that your lance tip had shredded her chest armor.

Inside you are seething.