As soon as Barika arrived at the residence of Baron Ragab, he quickly barked orders to gather all the soldiers available. He was exhausted and famished from fleeing. Directing his gaze at the servants of the manor, he ordered them to prepare a good meal for him.
While Barika was eating, a soldier came to him to make his report.
"Sir, we have four thousand trained men that are ready to serve under your command," the soldier reported.
"And what of the survivors from the battle?" Barika questioned. He was certain that there were also those who fled towards the baron's lands after they were routed by the orcs.
"Less than a hundred remained of them. Most of them just made a stop here and continued to flee northwards after gathering enough supplies for the journey," was the reply that the commander received.
Barika nodded his head then dismissed the soldier as he focused his attention on his meal.
