Chapter 453: Taking the First Step (1)
“Monsters are emerging en masse in the Piasta region, around five kilometers from the harbor!”
Whrrrrr...!
Anthem Howard quickly flipped through the map on the table, as if scanning the pages of a book. The map was filled with numerous markers denoting corrupted zones.
“Beikan, take the Free Army and rush to defend Piasta. Also, have the Blue Knights stationed in the north join the defense.”
The soldiers in the command room exchanged tense glances.
“Understood. We shall join the defense immediately,” replied a deep, steady voice.
“Sir Kuwell...” one soldier murmured.
“He’s finally...” another whispered, awestruck.
Just a few words from the legendary MacGovern swordsman were enough to quell the unease in the room. Though Kuwell was no longer hailed as the continent’s greatest swordsman, his presence and leadership—along with his Blue Knights—remained a symbol of unshakable stability.
Many of the soldiers here had once served the empire, so to them, having the Blue Knights—who had long been the guardians of the northern frontier—move to action was almost a guarantee of victory.
Please, secure the vanguard. A solid first strike will turn the tide of battle in our favor, Anthem thought as he watched the forces mobilize.
“I’m glad,” Tiren said, breaking his train of thought.