554: Chapter 173: No Fortress Unbreachable, War Behemoth (Part 2)_1 554: Chapter 173: No Fortress Unbreachable, War Behemoth (Part 2)_1 Magical beasts capable of toppling mountains?
Kusler gasped sharply, suddenly ing to a realization.
He knew his nephew’s capabilities all too well, having always hoped his nephew would succeed him.
At thirty-five, Kurd was unparalleled among generals of the same age.
Otherwise, Kusler would never have entrusted him with the critical task of guarding the logistics camp.
Indeed, if his nephew hadn’t encountered an irresistible force, how could he have been driven into such disarray?
He couldn’t possibly be unaware of the importance of logistics and supplies.
With that in mind, Kusler said in a deep voice, “And then?
Did those Behemoth Beasts just run away?
Didn’t you lead a pursuit?”
Kurd responded, “No.
Because I knew that our supply train was of even greater importance, I immediately led the men to fight the fire, hoping to salvage more supplies from the blaze.”
Kusler nodded, “You did the right thing.
If that’s the case, the supply train shouldn’t have been pletely annihilated.”
Kurd replied with a wry smile, “But after those Behemoth Beasts charged out of the camp, they turned back to attack again.
It was the exact moment that monster toppled the mountain, somehow bringing down the hills on either side of us simultaneously.
Imagine the panic that kind of event would bring to our warriors.
This time, I knew we no longer had any chance of fighting the fire.
I immediately decided to lead the entire army to take down these Behemoth Beasts.
However, the situation was far more difficult than I had imagined.
The Behemoth Beasts were too strong, and our warriors couldn’t muster their real fighting strength amidst the panic.
When that huge monster re-entered the fray, the Behemoth Beasts, which always lost control after going berserk, somehow regained their senses under the influence of a particular sound and charged out of the camp again with it, heading east.
When I led the troops in pursuit, we encountered a troop of Bear People javelin throwers from the Beastman Clan in the middle of the chase.
Not knowing how many Beastmen were hidden in that forest, I had no choice but to retreat.”
After listening to Kurd’s report, Kusler could almost see the situation unfolding before his eyes.
Considering what he would have done if he had been in Kurd’s position, he suddenly realized that he wouldn’t have been able to do any better than Kurd.
The anger he had felt towards his nephew subsided a bit.
Kurd continued with a resolute gaze at his uncle, “Marshal, my life is not worth lamenting, but please make an early judgment.
Attacking Milan is key, but if our homeland is unstable, how can our soldiers give their lives in battle on the front line?
Please make sure to contact the homeland as soon as possible and make an early decision.”
Taking a deep breath, Kusler knew they were in big trouble.
A flash of green light sparkled in his eyes as he muttered several incantations.
In the midst of a green Hexagram, a middle-aged man with long green hair appeared before him out of thin air.
“Old pal, what do you need me for?
You don’t seem to be in battle,” said the man clad in green.
Exuding a terrifying presence, it was the unmistakable aura of a Giant Dragon — a rank nine Giant Dragon.
This middle-aged man was Kurd’s Magical Beast partner, the rank nine Giant Wind Attribute Dragon and one of the Elders of Fenglong City, Herman.
“Old friend, we may have encountered trouble.
Kurd, describe that special magical beast you encountered to Herman once more,” Kusler said.
Kurd repeated the descriptions as Kusler had instructed.
Having listened to Kurd, the Giant Wind Attribute Dragon Herman fell deep into thought.
The green light flickering in his eyes suddenly brightened as if realization struck.
“Could it be that one?
If so, Kusler, I can assure you that the Beastman your nephew encountered is definitely from the War God Tribe.”
This was the very news Kusler had feared.
Eagerly, he probed, “Why?”
With a grave expression, Herman asked, “Kusler, tell me, what emblem is on the War God Tribe’s clan flag?”
As soon as Herman spoke, Kurd was the first to catch on, “Yes, Elder Herman is right.
I remember now; the beast’s appearance is exactly the same as the emblem on the War God Tribe’s clan flag.”
What did the emblem on the War God Tribe’s clan flag stand for?
Many of the generals present were not quite aware, for it was after all just a legend even to the members of the War God Tribe.
However, as the Marshal, Kusler certainly knew.
“Could it be, could it be the totem of the War God Tribe, one of the Four Great Divine Beasts of the Beastman Tribe, the second-ranked War Behemoth that only appears in legends?”
As Kusler uttered the four words “War Behemoth,” the entire room burst into an uproar, with everyone’s gaze revealing a hint of fear.
War Behemoths, what kind of existence were they?
After battling the Beastmen for so many years, they had heard some about them.
Every time the Beastmen from the War God Tribe charged, they would shout “Long live the War God,” and “No city can withstand us.” These four words did not represent the Beastmen from the War God Tribe being impregnable, but rather their belief in the mighty power of their totem.
The War Behemoth, said to be an existence that even the Giant Divine Dragon could not breach, was almost as renowned as the Amethyst Behemoth, the foremost among the Four Great Divine Beasts.
An indestructible charge, an impenetrable defense; these were descriptions of the War Behemoth.
What kind of impact could the Behemoth Beast Legion, led by a War Behemoth, possess?
Kusler exchanged a querying glance with Herman and received an affirmative look in return.
As the Marshal, Kusler made a decisive decision in an instant.
“Kurd, if what you encountered truly was the totem of the War God Tribe, the legendary rank Ten Divine Beast, then your defeat is excusable.
Moreover, sending the information here in such a short period is also mendable.
Although it doesn’t make up for the loss, I’ll allow you to redeem yourself while waiting for His Majesty’s decision,” Kusler said.
Kurd had not expected to survive the catastrophe.
He knew it wasn’t because his uncle was shielding him, but because the news he had brought back was indeed shocking enough.
He quickly gave a respectful acknowledgement and retreated to the side.
Kusler’s voice was grave, “Pass my orders: both the left and right vanguards are to regroup and return.
The central army will retreat a hundred miles, and before I e back, no one is to act rashly.
All under Flore’s mand, be ready to march at a moment’s notice.”
All the generals responded in unison, “Yes, Marshal.”
Kusler’s gaze turned to Herman, “Magic munication cannot fully report the details, old friend; it seems I must trouble you to make the journey with me.
And we must be swift.”
Herman nodded, “The appearance of a War Behemoth is undoubtedly a huge variable.
We shall leave now; relying on the Dragon Clan’s swiftest speed, I think, we can reach the City of Florence within two days.”
…
“Yin Zhu, good news,” Oliveira said excitedly.
Ye Yinzhu smiled faintly, “Has Flore’s frontline army temporarily ceased its attack?”
Oliveira gave Ye Yinzhu a thumbs-up, “That’s right.
Flore’s Army has temporarily withdrawn; the pressure on the Empire’s Eastern Military Corps has greatly decreased.
It seems our choice was correct.”
A cold light flashed in Ye Yinzhu’s eyes, “It’s not time to be happy yet.
Although the Flore Army has temporarily retreated, their strategic deployment pels them to continue this war.
Otherwise, should Landias and the other countries fail in this war on the continent, Flore would face Milan’s most frenzied retaliation.
Flore has staked their fate entirely on this war; they will not retreat easily just because their provisions were burned.
What we have done is only to delay their advance toward Milan temporarily and to stir up suspicion between Flore and the Beastman War God Tribe.”
Oliveira’s smile faded, “That’s true; the loss of at least half a month’s provisions for Flore’s fifty-thousand-strong army is severe, but it does not shake their foundation.
The continent has been at peace for many years, and every kingdom has its reserves.
We have torched their provisions, and soon, I suspect, the next batch will be transported.
To support the front lines, Flore will surely put forth all their efforts.
Yin Zhu, what should our next move be?”
Ye Yinzhu smiled, “Wait.
Big brother, have you forgotten our unique advantage?” As he spoke, he looked up at the sky: an endless expanse of azure, the weather exceptionally fine today.
Although the cold persisted, the cloudless sky and the bright sunlight brought some warmth to the Qin City Warriors.
Oliveira had a flash of insight, “Do you mean the sky?”
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