A large snowstorm came after the lunar new year. While it was a good sign for snow to fall after the lunar new year, the amount of snow was beyond everyone's expectations. The army camp situated on the borders was freezing and many soldiers suffered from frostbite.
At this moment, the 15,000 scouts and vanguard of the Divine Prefecture Empire were trapped 300 miles away from Swallow County. Their way back was mountainous terrain covered in snow and there wasn't a way for them to proceed forward and continue their scouting mission. Under such circumstances, they could only set up camp where they were.
