성황의 아이들 [2]

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242. Return (2)

After a long, long night, the faint morning sunlight finally came over the ridge surrounding the basin.

The front line once reached a desperate situation. However, by dawn, the war situation had completely stabilized, and Sigismund's soldiers were able to completely drive out the demonic beasts from the territory.

There were corpses of demonic beasts all over the place.

Some of the surviving Lycan Slopes were busy running away, and the soldiers, who had regained their composure, went around mopping up the Lycan Slopes who were still alive.

"It is the Lord's help, otherwise...."

Sir Ilma, who had finally taken a breather, suddenly looked up at the sky that was turning red and muttered.

Why not?

The number of Lycanslopes that attacked the territory was approximately 1,500. However, those who were currently able to move their bodies and run away over the ridge only had spirit.

On the other hand, Sigismund's damage was not as great as expected. This was truly an unbelievable achievement, considering that he thought at some point that he would not be able to avoid annihilation.

"There will be a localized war of attrition for a while, but there will no longer be an all-out war like yesterday."

As she was quietly watching the retreating Lycan Slopes, Sir Sebastian came up behind her and said.

"Do you mind if I don't chase after you?"

"We don't have the strength to do that either. It's hard to catch up with Schneeshuhe. Lycanslopes are faster than most horsemen."

The guard captain slowly wrapped his arms around Ilma's shoulders and continued speaking.

"There's no need to rush, Ilma. For now, let's gather up the tired soldiers. Why don't you take a break and eat something? There's a smell of onion stew coming from the village square. It looks like Hans is cooking up another bland stew. "

"Ahaha."

For the first time, a gentle smile appears on Lord Ilma's tired face.

"I always think you have a really good nose. You can smell this bloody smell well in places like this."

"Why not? It's all about making a living."

After responding like that, Sir Sebastian buried his nose as if leaning on his wife's shoulder.

"Let's hurry up and clean up and go home. If we do well, we'll be able to see my daughter's pretty face by lunchtime."

"Okay, let's go back. Louise is probably very worried about us, guarding the house alone."

Lord Ilma also leaned into the arms of her trustworthy husband and closed her eyes. Little did they know the tragic news that would soon come to them.

It was a moment of peace.

* * *

"Sigsmund never gave in even in the face of great adversity that suddenly came upon him. That's all. He clearly proved to be a strong protective shield for the empire that guards the border of the Demon World. This includes not only the Wolf Knights but also the armies of demon beasts, where he never backed down. "The hard work of the Yeongji soldiers who fought bravely is great."

Margrave Hendrick, who returned to the Count's residence, looked around at the people gathered in the study and calmly praised them.

"butler."