After a few hours of marching into the forest, the military force clashed with the Wave Beast's horde, but things didn't go as usual. For some reason, the Vice-Captains implemented a battle formation that focused so much on defense that they barely killed any Wave Beast. Of course, that also translated into a decrease in the number of casualties on their side, but if they were not going to harm the horde, what was the point of marching?
Antony and another Level 9 Vice-Captain were fighting with all they had against the Lightning-Fall Mantis. The duo also focused on defense, but every minute was a test against such a formidable opponent.
Antony orders the military force to retreat at the first signs of sunlight beginning to fade. The Vice-Captains and the rest of the soldiers followed the command and orderly pulled back. It was not hard since, despite the long battle, they had not wasted much energy.
