After leaving the church, Velin returned to the Legion Command Department and changed the battle plan.
Late that night, hundreds of Griffin Knights left Lekaya City of War carrying new orders for the various units.
After receiving the new orders from the Legion Command Department, all troops stationed in the cities, except those near the Esor Tribe Territory, left behind a small number of soldiers to maintain local order and began marching south.
At the same time, under Velin's orders, the Holy Shield Legion moved toward the Kamo Tribe Territory and the Esor Tribe Territory.
Three days later, Velin took most of the forces from Lekaya City of War, leaving only a little over three thousand men and more than ten thousand auxiliary soldiers to guard the place.
As the army assembled, the Black Asia Orc Shadow Warriors hidden within the Kamo Tribe Territory were systematically hunted down.
On the morning of April 11, 9776 of the Radiant Calendar, a few strands of golden-red dawn pierced the clouds. A cool morning breeze swept across the plains, and dew on the grass reflected scattered glimmers of light.
Military banners fluttered in the wind atop the weathered walls of Muleng Fortress, where several thousand Black Asia Orc Warriors yawned as they waited for the changing of the guard.
A duty officer sat on the ground with his back against the battlements, polishing the longsword in his hand.
He slowly raised the sword. The blade flowed with a cold silver gleam beneath the morning light, making him narrow his eyes slightly.
The war had grown larger and larger, and his tribe had already undergone five rounds of conscription.
"My God, protect us."
After murmuring a quiet prayer, the Black Asia Orc duty officer rose to his feet. Just as he turned to change