Chapter 159: Age of Tyrants (9)
Five days later, the legions arrived at the imperial capital of Habsburg.
“…….”
The Demon Lords could only fall into silence as they passed through the tall gates. They were stepping foot in the capital city of Habsburg for the first time ever. They were looking forward to a glorious and joy-filled victory; however, all that was left was black smoke.
There was nothing there. They couldn’t even see a single animal. The sharp smell of smoke left by the flames dug deeply into their noses. The Demon Lords set up a rough encampment above the razed city grounds. Barbatos looked around at the city with a forlorn look on her face before her eyes suddenly opened wide in realization.
She hastily spoke to the other Demon Lords.
“This is a tactical retreat. Damn it.”
“They deliberately retreated?”
Gamigin furrowed her brows as she spoke. She had been covering her nose with a silk cloth ever since they entered the city. Her voice was muffled because of this.
“Do you remember the 5th Crescent Alliance? Agares. You were in charge of Moscow at that time.”