Chapter 672: Freya’s fate (I)
The warriors listened to General Tiberius’s words with solemn expressions. Their faces were still blood-smeared, armor dented and scorched, their weapons dulled by repeated killing.
The thrill of victory lingered in their hearts, but none were deluded enough to believe this war would be easy. The overwhelming triumph over the Vorometallicae had not been some stroke of luck—it was the result of careful preparation, layered strategy, and an advantageous position.
They had battle formations sharpened by constant drilling, seasoned commanders who knew the terrain and maximized its potential, and, most importantly, a fortress that wounded the enemy before the first blade even clashed.
The fireball barrage, the tight Sage formations, and the surprise blitzkrieg unit had all been perfectly timed, releasing a wave of destruction and defensive power that surpassed the enemy’s capabilities to react.
By contrast, the Voroe had walked blindly into the jaws of death. They hadn’t even known who or what they were fighting, much less the scale or strategy of the defense they would encounter. Being a fierce warrior race, they thought that it would not matter and could overcome anything the humans put in their path.
Their arrogance had cost them dearly. But that would not happen again. Now the Void Heart Fortress knew exactly who stood within the Korokor Stronghold. The next attack would not be so clumsy. Next time, they would come prepared.
Taking deep breaths, the Graecian warriors tended to the wounded, retrieved the bodies of the fallen, and honored their dead. Only then did they return to the stronghold.
Most made their way to the central plaza—a large, open area surrounded by white-stone towers—where they took a moment to decompress, wash off the blood, and finally allow themselves a few moments of rest.
Despite the heavy atmosphere, the battlefield had birthed new champions. Many eyes scanned the crowd, quietly taking note of the warriors who had distinguished themselves in the chaos. But no one drew more attention than the Depravita of Wrath.