Just as Austria was preparing to turn the tables, the situation in Egypt had undergone a drastic change.
No matter how Russia and Austria tried to hold them back, under the all-out efforts of the French, the Rebel Army led by Mahidi could not hold on, and the battle outcomes were too gruesome to behold.
If it wasn't for the Eighth Division wreaking havoc during their retreat and blocking the Nile River, which added logistical pressure to the French Army, the French would have killed their way into the Rebel Army's stronghold—Sultan—long ago.
In the headquarters of the Eighth Division, Fa Jinhan hurried in, "Lieutenant Colonel, something major has happened.
We've just received news that Mahidi died last night. The cause of death is not yet clear, but it is suspected to be related to an infection in his wound."
To survive on the battlefield, besides needing a set of skills to protect oneself, more often it is a matter of luck.
