When it comes to grand schemes, one's own people are definitely more reliable than outsiders.
The tragedy of Augustusburg was a severe blow to the Ancient Alliance, but for the Shadow Tribe, it was an opportunity.
From the name of the species, one can infer what the Shadow Tribe excels in. Helping the Alliance turn defeat into victory? No, but escaping to preserve themselves, that was not too hard.
Compared to other species, the Shadow King's scheming ran deeper. Although his own losses were negligible, he publicly declared heavy casualties.
The "fallen" clansmen naturally left the battlefield to prepare for his next plan.
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Beneath the autumn wind, the Expeditionary Army continued to march slowly forward, the only difference being a slight alteration in their path, but the general direction remained the same.
If one were to observe closely, one would notice that the distance between the Expeditionary Army and the reinforcements of the ancient tribes was gradually closing in.
