After occupying Haina City, the Fifteenth Army abandoned its pursuit of the forces commanded by the Governor of Haina District and instead dispatched troops to take over the northeastern regions of Haina District.
The documents left behind in Haina City indicated that Billion District was probably about to fall into the hands of the Woodland Free Alliance.
For Velin, only by speeding up the takeover of Haina District's remaining territories could he gain enough leverage in the upcoming negotiations.
In the western part of Billion District, a force of three thousand was marching swiftly.
Arland Kingdom
During a rest break, an officer spread a map before the red-haired youth, pointed at a mark on it, and said, "My lord, after passing through this town and traveling another thirty or so kilometers, we'll enter Sriviri Province in Haina District."
"Resume the march in half an hour."
"Yes, my lord."
After waving the officer away to rest, the red-haired youth drew the Knight Sword at his waist. Under the sunlight, it gleamed brilliantly.
The sudden appearance of the Ilia Kingdom Expeditionary Army in Haina District, followed by its swift capture of Haina City and occupation of the southwestern region, made Marshal Edgar of the Apfeng Kingdom Expeditionary Army—who was restraining the Woodland Free Alliance's forces—realize that something was wrong.
In the shortest possible time, the Woodland Free Alliance dispatched more than a dozen units, ranging from several thousand to over ten thousand men. Led by Apfeng Kingdom officers and carrying letters written by the Governor of Billion District, they went to persuade the Arland Kingdom nobles in northeastern Haina District to surrender.
The red-haired youth ran his hand over the Magic Script on the blade of his Knight Sword, a bad feeling rising in his heart.
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