The Lord Of Blood Hill

Chapter 558: Political Consequences

Prince Kullen, who has been dragged out of bed in the middle of the night, stares blankly at the terrifying scene inside Lumir's military camp."What is going on? What is going on?"

The aide beside him says, "Henwell's army is raiding Lumir's army at night. They are setting fire to the tents."

Prince Kullen roars, "I am not blind. I can see that. I am asking why Henwell's army has broken into Lumir's position!"

"Where are their sentries? Where are their night patrol cavalry? Why did no one discover them? Why was there no warning?"

The aide is sweating all over. "I will investigate immediately!"

Kullen takes a deep breath and says to the aide, "Come back. Now is not the time to ask that."

"Go. Notify the whole army. Form up immediately. Bring nothing except weapons and equipment. Stabilize the formation bit by bit and withdraw."

"Notify the troops in the main camp. They must not rashly send troops, and they must not come to receive us. Have them stay on high alert and attack anyone who tries to approach the main camp."

"Also, inform all our legions that tonight they are not to return to the main camp. They will deploy directly around the camp and wait until daybreak."

The difference between the various legions becomes visible.

After the attack starts, the soldiers of Obian's Second Guard Legion and the Golden Flame Legion react extremely quickly.

They organize their formations steadily but swiftly, immediately leave their temporary tents, and move into the open field, where they form ranks and hold their ground.

As for the Night Falcon Knights, they have already begun mobile patrols and moved to the outer area.

The commander of the Night Falcon Knights, Marquess Wallace, sends someone to find Prince Kullen.

"Your Highness, we have discovered Peace Haven's cavalry cluster. They are moving close to the battlefield."

"Our legion commander asks whether we should intercept them, or go to the Lumir side to assist and stop the chaos from spreading."

Prince Kullen thinks for a moment, but he does not immediately make a decision. Instead, he sends someone to invite Grand Duke Kolen over.

"Grand Duke, you have rich command experience and have fought Peace Haven many times. You make the judgment. I will hand command to you. If something goes wrong, I will bear the responsibility."

Grand Duke Kolen looks at Kullen with approval. "Your Highness, we cannot go save Lumir's army."

"Their camp has collapsed into chaos. Aside from the Lake Sword Legion and the Water Fairy Knights, their other forces have already lost their command system."

"There are routed soldiers everywhere, and Peace Haven's troops are hidden everywhere. If we intervene, we will only make things worse."

Kullen nods. "Grand Duke, you command."

Kolen does not refuse. He immediately orders the deputy commanders of every legion to come and receive orders.

For tomorrow's battle, Ika has deployed six legions and one knight order at the front line.

Aside from two ace elite legions, there are also two standing legions transferred over, as well as the two Southeast Garrison Legions under Grand Duke Kolen's command.

Kolen gives orders to the commanders of these legions, requiring them to form a circular defensive line around him and slowly retreat.

The Night Falcon Knights remain on mobile alert, ready to intercept Peace Haven's cavalry cluster at any time.

Another half hour passes. Patrol cavalry come to report that three legions from Peace Haven have already advanced to their right flank.

It looks like they intend to squeeze shut Lumir's withdrawal route. Lumir's side has also sent an envoy to request aid.

"Grand Duke Kolen, we need help now. Prince Dilio is asking you for aid. We hope Ika can block part of Peace Haven's army."

"The centurions from our main camp are rushing here. It will not be long before the situation reverses. After we eat these Peace Haven troops, we can counterattack."

Kolen agrees verbally, but after the envoy goes down to have his wounds treated, Kolen emphasizes the order again: Ika's army must maintain a defensive posture and cannot move from its position.

Then Kolen explains to Prince Kullen, "Your Highness, we cannot move. Lumir has already lost its fighting spirit. If we block Peace Haven's army for them, they definitely will not help. They might even withdraw outright."

Prince Kullen says he understands the danger within this, and he will not use Ika soldiers' lives to protect Lumir's people.

But very soon, they discover that the problem has become severe.

The Peace Haven legion that breaks in first directly shreds the defensive system that Lumir hastily organized.

A large number of Lumir soldiers rout again, and this time they find it even harder to organize. The collapse even begins to roll like a snowball.

The deputy commander of the Water Fairy Knights comes to Ika again to request aid.

Kolen originally intends to continue delaying, but Prince Kullen speaks up. "We will send reinforcements immediately."

"Your unit must also quickly organize your defense and guide the routed soldiers. You cannot allow an even greater disorder."

After the envoy leaves, Prince Kullen explains, "Grand Duke, Lumir can suffer losses, but it cannot suffer severe losses."

"Even more, it cannot suffer such losses at the beginning of the war. That will change the entire situation."

"It is also extremely unfavorable to the alliance between our two sides, especially since their eldest prince is still there."

Kolen says he understands. This is a political problem.

If Lumir suffers a heavy blow as soon as the war begins, then this wartime alliance will basically fall apart.

At that point, Ika will have to gnaw on the hard bone of Peace Haven by itself.

Kolen orders the 21st Southeast Garrison Legion to go support the defense. They only need to defend, not attack.

At the same time, the Golden Flame Legion also prepares to support the 21st Legion at any time.

Another half hour later, the 21st Legion that went to support the defense collides head-on with Peace Haven's First Legion, which is advancing in formation.

Under Augusta's leadership, the First Mixed Legion directly smashes through Ika's 21st Legion before it has even found its footing.

Along the way, it drives the soldiers of the 21st Legion into the routed mass.

However, Ika's Golden Flame Legion, together with the reorganized Lake Sword Legion, also charges into the battlefield.

They prepare to pincer this First Mixed Legion, which has already become a salient.

Augusta does not care about his own rear at all. After slightly reorganizing his troops, he immediately moves to meet the Golden Flame Legion head-on.

The Lake Sword Legion also does not try to cut off the First Mixed Legion's rear.

Another Peace Haven legion has charged out of the darkness.

If the Lake Sword Legion dares attack Augusta's rear, then the rear of the Lake Sword Legion will also be attacked.

Originally, the Lake Sword Legion should have turned around to respond, but its commander is ruthless, or rather, capable.

He sees the battle clearly. If he wants to reverse this passive situation, he must break the rhythm of Peace Haven's attack.

The best method is to join with the Golden Flame Legion and crush Augusta's legion.

He believes that with the combat strength of two ace elite forces, Augusta's legion will soon be unable to withstand them.

And he has confidence in the Lake Sword Legion. He firmly believes that the two thousand-man teams he leaves behind can withstand the enemy's short-term assault.

Once Peace Haven's First Mixed Legion is defeated, he can join with the Golden Flame Legion, then turn back and clean up the later-arriving force.