Chapter 715: General Tiberius’ power up
"I must thank you. You have done a great job—and saved this old man from the shame of losing the stronghold."
General Tiberius clasped his hands together and performed a deep, formal bow toward Vlad. Despite being a celebrated general of the Graecia Empire, a master of millions of soldiers, there wasn’t a shred of hesitation in his actions.
Tiberius did not bow to thank Vlad for saving his life, but for protecting the battlefield—the very heart and symbol of their people’s survival.
A complicated expression surfaced on Vlad’s face as he witnessed the general’s humility. Yet he knew better than to try to stop him; doing so would only be an insult. Instead, Vlad respectfully returned the bow.
"I simply did what you would have done in my place," Vlad replied earnestly.
After a few moments, both men straightened, professionalism settling between them. Sensing that they were now up to speed, Vlad adopted a solemn expression, his tone becoming more serious as he continued.
"Spartacus will arrive soon," Vlad said. "He’s gathering the strongest Sages and Half-Step Legends to bring them to the frontline. Our supply lines have been severely compromised, so Marshal Maximo has decided to stake everything on one final assault. The goal is clear—to break into the Void Heart Fortress and seize control of it from within."
A sharp glint appeared in the eyes of both General Tiberius and Jormungandr as they heard those words. Both understood the logic behind such a bold maneuver—and they accepted it. In fact, they encouraged it.
Yet they were also seasoned enough to recognize the tremendous risks involved. Breaching the Void Heart Fortress would be difficult. Conquering it outright would be even harder. But if they succeeded, the enemy’s rear attacks and severed supply lines would no longer matter.