Chapter 371: [369] Later
It had taken nearly an entire month—twenty days, to be exact—before they finally reached the outskirts of the Northern Kingdom. The pace of their march could only be described as "slow."
During this time, August's injuries had mostly healed. The external wounds were no longer a concern, but the Void energy within his body remained, rendering him unable to use magic. However, his physical prowess was more than enough to ensure his survival in this chaotic world, not to mention that August had influential connections.
"It should be enough time now," said Esdeath, standing atop a snow-capped peak, her gaze fixed on the distant Northern King's city.
Inside the city, nearly half a million soldiers had gathered, while Esdeath's army was still only a hundred thousand strong.
The odds—five to one—were daunting, and for most, such a disparity would seem insurmountable. Yet, the commander of this force was Esdeath, a true monster whose strength stood unparalleled in this world.
Moreover, the three Beast Warriors under her command were seasoned Teigus users, all with extraordinary combat abilities. As for the soldiers, while the Northern tribes had numerical superiority, most of them were hunters or ordinary civilians, not trained warriors. Esdeath's army, on the other hand, was made up of the Empire's finest soldiers.
The difference in quality was just as significant as the difference in numbers.
Step... step...
Footsteps echoed in the snow, and Esdeath turned to see August approaching. Despite the freezing cold, he wore only a single layer of clothing, yet showed no signs of discomfort, a testament to his remarkable strength.