Preliminary estimates show that at least over eighty thousand Orcs have left. Judging from the direction of the enemy army, they seem to be returning to their base.
Perhaps there has been some change in the rear of the Orc Empire that necessitates them to divert troops back."
The words of the middle-aged officer deeply puzzled Marshal Campbell.
A crisis occurring in the rear of the Orc Empire was entirely out of line. There had been no such situation in the past hundreds of years.
Even though they knew full well that the Orc Empire was rife with internal conflicts, there were no significant upheavals throughout countless years.
Experienced commanders often get bound by their own rich experiences. Faced with this unexpected event, Marshal Campbell's first reaction was to increase vigilance.
"Issue orders to all units to heighten vigilance. Slaughter livestock immediately and save the precious fodder for the war horses. We need to be ready for a long standoff with the enemy!
