"What happened?" Vogel asked in a serious tone. "Why are you all back so soon? And why are so many people injured?!"
Duran could only click his tongue and tell the Vermillion Bird General this wasn't the place to discuss the matter.
Their arrival surprised the civilians just as much. Why had the proud army, which had marched out just a few hours ago, returned to the fortress with many wounded? The battle couldn't have been finished that quickly.
Even Armand, the Commander of Stoneguard Fortress, hurried to the gates to get a better understanding of what was happening.
"Take all the injured to the barracks," Duran ordered. "The clerics have already given them first aid, but they should still be given more intensive treatment afterwards."
Duran gave orders to his subordinates, and they all went to carry them out without question.
"Where is Dominic?" Vogel asked. "Why is he not with you?"
"Let's go to the command center," Duran replied. "I'll answer all of your questions there."
