Chapter 139 (2/2)

In addition, recently, Erenes, who had gone to Luke’s estate, had asked for the battlefield information for Reina.

‘For now, I need to keep a close eye on him,’ thought Sylvia.

Sylvia decided to wait for the reports of the Dark Elves, who accompanied her.

She had to see why Luke was able to use Saymon’s dark magic, and why he knew about Erenes once the report came back.

After a successful handwork, Luke moved from the Gigant after sweeping the territory of the Volga Republic borders.

Major forces such as Gigant and canons were sent with the raid troops. There seemed to be no force in the south of the Volga which could stop Luke and his attacks.

Luke traveled through and captured 7 castles. He captured military quarters and took their weapons and seals. He took the gold coins and silver ingots from the government officers and nobles’ residences.

In the process, they hadn’t touched the villages. They left the farms, the shops, and workshops all intact.

They even bought food at reasonable prices when needed.

“The Volga Republic forces have destroyed the city of Krom and devastated the Imperial Northern territories.”

“Yeah?”

The guide, Erwin, gave Luke the messages, which had been relayed for the communication wizard that was left behind the Fortress.

Philip, Kaper and the other riders were shocked, but Luke stayed calm.

“Did they divert their focus elsewhere? The army that attacked the Fortress had many directional troops than the elite central army… But even then, it makes no sense.”

“Right. The Northern soldiers came very late.”

There was a reason for the Northern army to have reached the Torlot Fortress late.

Earlier this year, Count Naiman had been ordered to isolate and kill Luke and that was why the Northern army didn’t respond to their call for reinforcements. They stopped the communications.

That was why the Torlot Fortress had no news about any possible attack on them.

“That is huge. If the Republic army attack from behind, the Fortress will…”

At the concern of Philip, Luke shook his head.

“It won’t happen. As far as I know, the Northern part of the Empire is the realm of the Emperor. If he knows that the Republic forces are going wild, he won’t stand still and watch.”

And the Republican forces weren’t fools either. They wouldn’t make any more fuss and capture a small fortress.

Luke knew that his Fortress wouldn’t be attacked again.

“Whatever, it is obvious that it is time to retreat,” said Luke

Belfair, who was looking around last night, found and captured some Republican scouts.

Upon interrogating them, they stated that they were part of the reinforcement troops which had been sent to spy on Luke’s unit.

Luke’s minor elite force of Gigants didn’t sweep through the high area, but they were able to fight the large support groups of the enemy.

That was why Luke didn’t hesitate to retreat.

‘Let’s return to the Fortress. We don’t have to rush, so don’t miss out on the loot.’

The next day, Luke led the unit and retreated from the Volga Republic.

The reinforcements had rushed over, but all they could do was watch Luke’s unit cross over the San river without doing anything.

“Do you want us to attack them by the river?”

When asked by the lieutenant, the commander of the reinforcement shook his head.

“No, our mission was to drive them out, not annihilate them.”

The famous Tyron wasn’t able to win there either.

Even if he won against such a situation, it was likely that the Republic forces would suffer a great deal.

In addition, they had been ordered to refrain from further expansion.

If the capital was preparing for Duke Dimitry’s triumph, it would be a huge problem if many had died from the war, even if they win.

Thanks to that, Luke was able to get back to his territory after sneaking into the Republic.