Brainwashing Education

In Tanbei Gorge, as the higher-ups surrendered one after another, the remaining defeated soldiers no longer had any psychological resistance. They laid down their weapons and accepted the Greeks' incorporation and judgment.

However, to their surprise, the Greeks merely gathered up the weapons, then mercifully left behind a day's worth of rations and a considerable amount of medicine before stationing troops at the mouth of the gorge.

Throughout this time, the enemy did not strictly restrict their movements. They even allowed them to set up tents on the spot, letting Saint Martha organize people to treat the wounded, and even dispatched medical teams from Athens Academy to assist.

As the Greek medical officers patiently treated the wounded, they would often mutter similar words under their breath.

Things such as, "This is an unjust war," "The survival of Persian prisoners depends entirely on His Majesty Theseus's mercy," and "The war is over. The merciful king will send them home," gradually calmed the initially uneasy Persians. They slowly accepted this indoctrination, and even the way they looked at the Greeks was no longer filled with hostility, but with faint gratitude.

"Looks like the empire truly is coming to an end."

Arash, the Great Hero of Persia, stood on a gentle slope and surveyed everything around him. He shook his head with a helpless sigh.

"Not necessarily. Persia's territory remains, and my Immortals remain! So long as I can return to my homeland and am given some time, I can still organize an army of several hundred thousand men!"

The valiant Darius I emerged from the dense forest, snorting as he retorted.

After succeeding Cyrus as Persian King, he had continuously expanded the empire's borders. His martial prowess was abundant, and much of the empire's present territory had been conquered by Darius I