Chapter 136: Iberica - The Defense of Dilrus (2)
With the defensive battle at Dilrus decided, Paimon, whether from patience or incomplete adjustments, did not make a rash move.
During that time, the offensive from Port Harbor and the allied tribes continued, and the number of refugees only grew.
Eventually, even the fortress of Dilrus could not accommodate all the refugees, and forcing them into the barren lands of Northern Iberica in winter was out of the question.
Kroxx was particularly troubled by those too young or old to be mobilized for labor in the city battles, so I devised another solution.
“It’s been a while, Colonel Ocon.”
Because he hadn't ignored Kroxx when he came to negotiate and properly reported it, Jean Ocon, now overseeing the entire Southern Mountains defense line, saluted me respectfully.
“It is an honor to see you again, Your Excellency Marquis Lafayette!”
“Yes, thank you for coming on time. I trust you will do well in the mission of taking in the residents of Iberica and temporarily sheltering them.”
“Yes, sir! The Southern Mountains Garrison will never disappoint Your Excellency!”