Canglan City.
When the news of the arrival of the Alliance reinforcements and the retreat of the Orc Army, along with the message that the extraction mission was completed, arrived at the Royal Palace, not a hint of a smile showed up on any of the nobles' faces. Instead, their expressions were all horribly gloomy.
Although everything seemed to be developing favorably, the casualties reported didn't allow any of them to relish the moment.
Almost six hundred thousand troops were forever left on the Orc Prairie, causing significant damage to the vitality of the Alpha Kingdom. Tears were shed in every noble household, and white sails of mourning were hung from every home.
Just like previous wars, the kingdom's fortunes and military power accumulated over several decades were depleted overnight in the war.
"Why is everyone suddenly silent? You were all crying and clamoring for a breakout before, is this not what you wanted?"
Caesar III said gruffly.
