"What's going on?" Grand Duke Ocrean Yaso, who was leading the way, saw the commotion behind him and quickly turned his horse around to ride back. Though he was a Sixth Tier Hero, he was no fool; he knew to travel on horseback.
"Your Highness, some of the civilians at the rear have fallen behind! We've already sent troops to gather them up!" Okrian Norman galloped past on horseback, leaving only his voice lingering beside Grand Duke Ocrean Yaso.
"Don't disgrace the family!" Okrian-Lujin narrowed his eyes, his voice sounding beside Okrian Norman's ear.
"..." Okrian Norman waved behind him, signaling that he understood.
"We need to slow the march! Those civilians aren't soldiers! They can't keep up with a forced march!" Okrian-Lujin shook his head at Grand Duke Ocrean Yaso.
"But this place isn't safe! The map shows that we're on the outskirts, and the Northern Territory is right beside us! The Northern Territory had already become a playground for Orcs back then, let alone now... It's just a pity about the Baikal Family..." Grand Duke Ocrean Yaso let out a long sigh.
"Forget it. Tell everyone to slow down! In the end, we're here to protect them!" Grand Duke Ocrean Yaso looked at the long, dragon-like line behind him. He could not abandon these surviving citizens of the empire. If the empire truly perished, then these people would undoubtedly be as close to him as family.
"Oh, right... Send out scouts! There's no need for the Knight Orders under the 14th Legion to stay clenched into one fist. Let them spread out and scout on their own!" Grand Duke Ocrean Yaso rubbed his forehead helplessly. The Knight Orders under the 14th Legion were the perfect example of being worthless when gathered together, but dazzling when scattered! Those assorted