"Tell the Commander that we're afraid we can't hold out any longer, and make him make a decision immediately!"
On the city wall, Pavel took a quiver full of arrows from a soldier, his face solemn, and spoke in a low voice.
The soldier was taken aback at first, but then he realized the situation was urgent, nodded, and immediately ran towards the foot of the city wall.
Watching the soldiers hurriedly leave, Pavel immediately drew his bow and arrow and inadvertently glanced at the blue-armored knight below, revealing a hint of gratitude.
If it weren't for this person, many soldiers of the Holy Kingdom, including myself, would probably have been killed by that meteorite that fell from the sky.
Since witnessing the unprecedented Demi-Human Alliance, Pavel has come to realize one thing: the ability to unite so many demi-human races must be due to a powerful being among them. Only in this way can the hatred and instincts between the various races be suppressed, allowing them to coexist here.
But he didn't expect that the unknown powerhouse would be so powerful. Was the meteorite falling from the sky the opponent's attack method?
This means that the Demi-human Army's attack was extremely disadvantageous for the Holy Kingdom.
More and more agile demi-humans climbed the city walls, and the Holy Kingdom's soldiers were gradually losing control of these demi-human vanguards. Some sections of the city walls had already been occupied by the demi-humans.
This means that they can no longer defend against the Demi-human Army's attack, a nd it is time to consider retreating.
Preserve as much military strength as possible, then send the message back to Kalinsha, the northern Holy Kingdom fortress city closest to the Great Wall, where you can regroup and fight against the demi-human alliance, and then seize the opportunity to retake the Great Wall.
But to achieve this goal, it means leaving some people behind to cover the retreat.
Thinking of this, Pavel felt very conflicted. He shot an arrow, which pierced the head of the Goatman who was climbing upwards.
As a sergeant, he should stand with his soldiers through thick and thin; perhaps staying here to cover the rear is his duty.
However, Pavel was worried about his wife and daughter. Moreover, as a high-ranking member of the Holy Kingdom, losing them here would not be the best option.
I can't believe this kind of thing actually happened to me, it's... disgusting!
Pavel fired four arrows in quick succession, as if venting his regret and displeasure!
Soon, new orders reached him.
" Soldier Captain Pavel, I will take command of the defense from now on. Commander, please come and join me!" The soldier captain, clad in heavy armor, approached Pavel. His face showed no fear, only determination.
Pavel paused for a second, then gave the captain a solemn salute, saying, "I'm counting on you."
"For the Holy Kingdom!"
Inside the central base.
Because of its proximity to the city walls, the fortress at Central Stronghold was also damaged by a massive meteorite, leaving only half of the buildings intact.
Commander frowned as he looked at the map of the entire Great Wall Defense Line in the center of the open camp, his mood plummeting to its lowest point.
" Commander Aud!"
Hearing someone call his name, Od looked up and saw Remedios angrily walking towards him.
"Commander Castordio." Aud looked calmly at the Paladin Order commander, showing no surprise at her attitude. "What do you need me for?"
"Did you order the elite soldiers to retreat quietly, and also make us, the Paladin Order, withdraw from the battle?" Remedios asked loudly.
"Yes."
"Why? Holy Kingdom soldiers are fighting tooth and nail to defend this fortress. Do you know how many soldiers will lose their lives because of your orders? What are you trying to do?!"
Ode was not swayed by her words and explained, "Commander Castordio, perhaps it is because you are deeply involved in the battlefield and do not understand the general situation that you have such doubts. Please calm down and stop your thunder."
"The reason I issued this order is that this time, we simply cannot hold this stronghold. Not to mention the enormous damage the meteorite has caused to our walls and equipment, the number of demi-humans on the entire front has far exceeded our defensive limits. If we continue fighting, I'm afraid we will all die here."
"But if we retreat, wouldn't we be abandoning the soldiers who are still fighting?"
Remedios's anger didn't seem to be eased much by his explanation, but not towards the Commander, but towards herself, and this sense of powerlessness.
She knew herself that the Commander's decision was not wrong under these circumstances, but she still couldn't overcome her inner conflict. This decision would result in the deaths of six or seven tenths of the soldiers in the entire stronghold—a loss she had never experienced since she became Paladin Captain Remedios.
She had always believed she could protect everything in the Holy Kingdom, but now…
"Commander Castordio! This is war!" Ode shouted, his eyes hardening. Perhaps it was time to teach this young woman a lesson. "Perhaps the peace of the Holy Kingdom over the years has made you naive. But in unfavorable circumstances, we must make sacrifices. The consequence of refusing to retreat is total annihilation! I am the supreme commander here now, and I order you to take the Paladin Order and elite soldiers and withdraw from the Great Wall Fortress!"
Remedios was momentarily speechless. Because of his special relationship with the Holy Queen, Commander Aud might have treated her with utmost respect in normal times. But in times of war, the fortress commander always held the highest position.
"Execute my command, Remedios Castordio!"
"…Yes!" Remedios bit his lip, and after a long while, he solemnly accepted the order. Hehe ran towards the paladin squad on the other side of the passage of the giant meteorite.
She needed to gather all her team members back and then quickly evacuate with some of the soldiers at the outpost.
Watching Remedios leave, Commander Aud sighed and drew his sword. " The future of the Holy Kingdom depends on you, young people."
Outside the city walls.
Lock continued to clear out the demi-human army approaching the passage. He had now dismounted from Bicorn's horse, freeing this fighting force to run around and eliminate the surrounding demi-humans.
"Um?"
Lock felled an Orc with a single sword strike. He looked at the city wall above him with some confusion. It had been a while since the archers on the wall had fired any arrows to support him.
Although he didn't need it, doesn't this indirectly prove that the soldiers are about to lose their hold?
In the past, the Holy Kingdom was able to stop the demi-humans only because the attacks on the Wall were by one or two demi-human tribes at most. But this time, it was a grand alliance of all the demi-human races in the entire Hills.
Da da da!
A rapid sound of hooves came from behind. Lock turned around and saw Remedios riding a fast horse, galloping towards him, extending his hand towards him.
This scene seems so familiar...
"Kurt! Get up here right now!!!"
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