By the stream, Hudson and his men were busily recuperating and washing up. Days of heavy combat had left even these veterans feeling physically and mentally drained.
In contrast to their previously gentle and refined demeanor, everyone now was filled with an intense malice that seemed to chill the air around them.
As a commander seasoned in campaigns to both the south and the north, Hudson had seen this scene of overflowing killing intent countless times.
After each major battle, this kind of situation would arise. Often, he didn't even need to read the battle reports; based just on the soldiers' aura, he could roughly gauge the outcome of the battle.
Without a doubt, this ominous aura was not a good sign. Even if it could intimidate the enemy, Hudson preferred not to have it.
The aura was so strong that it could infiltrate the brain, leading to mental breakdowns; a common occurrence. Hudson had witnessed soldiers go mad right after a battle.
