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Cyrus did not order the troops to pursue the attack; he knew Charles's craftiness and that Charles had a Mama Karen by his side. Moreover, Charles had chosen a night of darkness and high winds, conditions unsuitable for the deployment of a large army.
Although his rage was beyond measure, Cyrus was after all a qualified commander. He took advantage of the situation to regroup the defeated troops from three major camps and retreated to his own camp.
Charles returned to his camp and, not having seen Lady Southseraph's forces pursue him, finally felt at ease.
He first allowed the warriors who had sallied forth to rest, ordered the warriors who had remained behind to strengthen their vigilance, and then returned to his carriage. After eating something and practicing Bloody Glory to restore his spirits, he replayed the midnight raid in his mind.
