The fall of Gundra spelled disaster for the formation fo all troops. All the warriors had no choice but to surrender to the enemy; those who resisted would be annihilated.There was no other option, but not all the warriors managed to be captured.Lance and his forces, consisting of 600 people, managed to escape, as did Edulis and his troops, who were able to break free from the enemy's siege.They lost many warriors during this struggle, ending in a humiliating defeat.Meanwhile, the Black Dragon forces had no homeland to take shelter in.They would be rewarded if they defeated the enemy in battle, but if they failed to do so, everything would come to an end.So, Garlan made an extreme decision, leading the entire army to a different territory to survive.They tried to avoid enemy attacks, which killed many warriors. Only 35% of the total forces that participated in the battle remained.Beneath the moonlight and accompanied by a bonfire, their bodies could not be warmed.They had rea
The eastern part of Northaderm was still largely untouched by the forces, as it was not considered a suitable territory to conquer.The land was barren, with even plants seemingly having abandoned the area.However, Garlan and his troops had settled here temporarily, as the battle had inflicted many injuries on them. Recovery was taking time, and Garlan himself had been trying to hold everything together, but his strength alone wouldn't be enough."Ugh... why has it come to this..." Gobil muttered wearily."Instead of complaining like this, you'd better keep an eye on what's ahead! If an enemy attacks, Leader will punch you..." Reval threatened."I know, but when will they show up? You know we've been here long enough; maybe they've forgotten about us!"Reval grunted in frustration at Gobil's relaxed attitude."Don't forget the time of war is proof that we are still their enemies!"This was something no Black Dragon warrior could forget. They had fought together, and the sense of loss
In accordance with Garlan's instructions, everyone present quickly gathered. They seemed enthusiastic about this.Through the bright gap in the cave, Garlan's eyes were blinded. Slowly, he managed to locate his members standing there, looking very serious.He appeared to be a somewhat awkward figure, but looking at the current situation, their numbers were no better than before.Garlan felt guilty for those who had fallen in battle, faces he had mourned for far too long."Alright, I'll say it!" His voice seemed full of preamble as it woke everyone up.Those who were previously listless now became filled with spirited enthusiasm."Reval and Gobil have just received a report that the Northaderm forces are heading this way, and their numbers are certainly not small! In this condition, we won't be able to defeat them. Remember the battle at the time, how many of our comrades fell! You must be angry, frustrated, and sad, but that can't be helped! We must learn to accept fate, so if you all
At that night, Garlan's consciousness vanished, and when his eyelids opened, he was met with an unexpected shock from the unfamiliar environment.He wasn't in a place suitable for a human being. Some logs in front of him served as a clue that he was imprisoned."Hm... So I was attacked last night! I didn't expect something like this to happen!" Garlan tried to get up, but his legs were in pain.The effects of the tranquilizer needle hadn't completely worn off, and he struggled to maintain his consciousness with unsteady steps.Good, after making enough struggle, he could finally see the surroundings. The wind instantly spread to strike a balance between thought and reality.In front of him, several strangers roamed about, wearing animal skins. Some parts of their bodies were exposed."These are the tribal people of this place, this is not good!"So far, Garlan would have preferred to encounter wild animals rather than the tribespeople; he might end up as a delicious dinner.Garlan sno
The understanding mentioned was quite terrifying for some people; here, Garlan had been brought into the arena.The bonds on his hands were quickly released to enable him to fight, but the fight here only forced him to use an unfamiliar sword he had never touched before.As a knight, facing something like this was undoubtedly a heavy challenge; it felt as though his soul had lost its most essential part of life."He didn't explain anything and easily did something like this just to give me a little insight! Tsk... I didn't expect him to make things complicated like this..."He watched how this situation would unfold, and his opponent appeared in front of him. A muscular man covered in black tattoos from his left shoulder to his back.The mask he wore was intimidating, but it had no effect on Garlan.Garlan's narrow eyes indicated his lack of interest in such accessories."Let's get this over with! But..."Several people with weapons stood around Garlan, ready to use them. He might get
Passion like this can only be attained at a certain level, Garlan had found pleasure amid the clashes that could take his life.Similarly, Bokuri seemed to relish the fight, skillfully receiving every relentless blow.At its peak, he had to be pushed by Garlan's attack, and then his body had to prepare for the next assault."Urgh..."But suddenly, the wounds on his body gave a clear warning, blood spurted rapidly, hampering his mobility.Tsing...There was a slight movement that offered safety. His body was thrust back with a hand that had lost its sword, the attack had been too excessive.Crack...Slowly, another moment brought a surprise. Bit by bit, Bokuri's mask developed cracks, eventually splitting into two. It fell right in front of him.Garlan didn't understand what was so special about the mask, but it was evident that Bokuri's face looked shocked.The tribal leader stood up quickly and shouted, "Enough, it ends here!"They didn't pay much attention to his words, but they foc
In such dire circumstances, Bokuri dared to stop Garlan's hand; in less than 10 seconds, and there would be bloodshed.At least that saved the lives of those present, even though they themselves didn't realize that Garlan was ready to become more brutal.Kneeling amidst the onlookers, Bokuri's body still seemed out of breath.The question arose: why did this man dare to stand, knowing well his legs would not cooperate?"Sorry, I don't mean to be impudent by stopping this action! But, it's better if you don't attack this man..."Cyria raised an eyebrow, then slowly lowered it seriously."Why do you say that?""Well! From the fight I had earlier, he is no ordinary man! His abilities could have ended my life, but he graciously stopped the attack! If that attack had been unleashed on the troops, I'm sure none of them would have survived! We a
Being summoned to the room referred to a condition that was quite common among the officers.Garlan couldn't deny that Cyria had previously said words indicating that she wanted to feel closer to him.It felt a bit ambiguous as he observed this situation, but never mind. Garlan didn't need to ask many questions of Bokuri; his steps took him directly away from the location.Turning to the quiet atmosphere of the room, as Garlan's presence arrived, the guards began to withdraw, leaving the two of them in silence.Neither Garlan nor Cyria could avert their gaze, ensnared in the seriousness that emanated from their pupils.After all that had happened, there was no way Garlan could easily trust. He was here, still preparing for all possible eventualities."I heard that you summoned me here! What do you really want..." A firm tone was quickly used to decorate the r