Chapter 123 (2/2)

“Did he really win his fights even though the odds are stacked against him?”

“Yeah, he is clever compared to his age. Even when our estates were troubled with debts…”

Philip opened his mouth and told Kaper about the past.

Suddenly, Kaper found a suspicious person flying on the other side, who was looking at the feast room.

‘That guy is…?’

Though the guy had been identified, he pretended like he didn’t see the sword or bow. All he did was laugh and talk.

“What? They are having a feast right now?”

At the report from the war mage who had flown and was spying the Fortress, Marquis Tyron wasn’t able to hide his shock.

The fight wasn’t over just yet.

However, the Fortress was stated to be enjoying a feast as if they had won.

What did that mean?

“Sir, maybe it is because their reinforcements have arrived?”

One of the staff already mentioned the assumption that Tyron had in mind.

Another staff immediately retaliated.

“However, it has been a while, and I can’t see any reinforcements approaching the fortress. It’s doubtful that they have reinforcements.”

The rebelling staff had a reason to say so.

After the soldiers took the bait about the reinforcements, the Republican forces hurried over with scouts and other war mages to determine the size and location of the enemy support forces.

However, even after looking through the southern highways and the other possible routes, there was no sign of reinforcements.

“I wonder if we are being deceived by the enemies.”

“Maybe it was too dark for the scouts to have a clear view of what’s happening?”

“Yes. This is the enemy’s territory, and our military personnel can only know so much.”

“Enough! How many times did the intelligence department investigate the site in advance? Even then, the enemy isn’t visible to us…”

Bang! Bang! Bang!

As the argument wasn’t stopping, Tyron tried to calm them by knocking on the table with his palm.

“For now, let’s wait until morning,” said Tyron.

“Sir!” Resisted the staff.

“We don’t really need to be in a hurry, right?” Said Tyron.

The raging offense with had been happening over for the past few days had been cut with the news of unknown reinforcements of the enemy.

Even if the attacks were stopped, and with a lack of results, the withdrawal of soldiers led to the fall of morale, and they were beginning to feel fatigued.

Now, they just had to be still.

“And keep it in your minds that our goal isn’t just a small fortress.”

At the words of Tyron, the eyes of the staff changed. They remembered the most important thing about the war.

They had more important tasks than occupying the Torlot Fortress.

It was to attract the empire’s northern forces as much as possible.

“Today’s meeting ends here. Be prepared for a night raid, let the guards on duty know, and let the soldiers rest in peace.”

“Understood sir.”

When the staff left the barracks, Tyron took out a large pile of paper from a bag.

It was the archives from the Republic’s library which held the records of the Torlot Fortress over the past decade.

There were victories and defeats.

However, the Republic forces had never used such overwhelming power before.

‘Even then, the enemy commander hasn’t put up necessary defenses and cut the flow of war at the right time. And he is uplifting the morale of his soldiers.’

Tyron tried to analyze the enemy’s skill in numerous ways. He looked over at the side of Torlot Fortress.

“I knew that it wasn’t going to be an easy battle, but if the reinforcements don’t come, they won’t be able to last. Maybe I should let the soldiers rest for a few days and then continue the attack.”

Determined, he headed to his private tent, which was in the commander barracks, to rest.