Chapter 272
Elizaveta was flipping through the reports with bloodshot eyes. From the moment the urgent tactical meeting ended until now, she had not slept, passing through the late dawn and into the break of day.
Swish, swish. The sound of paper rustling filled the barracks. Despite her extreme exhaustion, her eyes scanned the lines of the report with an undiminished focus.
Tap, tap.
The silence was broken by the sound of a salute from the lieutenant. Just that sound made it clear who was approaching. There was only one person who would seek her out at this hour. Before the officers could open their mouths, Elizaveta spoke with a strained voice.
“Come in.”
“…Yes, Your Majesty.”
Soon, the tent opened, and Lucia returned. Judging by her muddy and blood-stained appearance, it seemed she had requested an audience immediately upon returning from the battlefield.
Lucia performed the military salute as per protocol and spoke.
“Your Majesty. Alley 18 has been occupied. The collapse of the alley from 21 to 13 has occurred, and the next expected breach time is 0300, at point 07.”