Chapter 379: Encounter of Two Heroes (7)
It took the imperial army six days before they arrived in the region nearby.
Until now, the imperial army had always marched swiftly, but this time, their pace was notably slow. According to the reconnaissance unit, the enemy was deploying a considerable number of scouts, which significantly hindered the speed of their advance.
“They are moving quite cautiously.”
“Is it not because they are afraid of being ambushed? The path here consists of narrow valleys surrounded by steep mountains.”
“Hm. Is that it?”
After hearing the mercenary captain’s guess, the Grand Duke believed it was a reasonable answer.
“Furthermore, it appears they have been pillaging every single village they come across on their way here. They are confiscating all the stored grain and butchering the cows required for farming.”
“Tsk tsk.”
The captains clicked their tongues in disapproval. The imperial army had turned ruthless in their pillaging, precisely after the negotiations collapsed, or more accurately, since the Habsburg Republic decided to join the war.