The battle came to an end half an hour later.
Russell's support detachment never got the chance to face the Snow Demons. They only routed several groups of Snow Ghosts and harvested a few dozen Hail Beads.
On average, each person received only two or three—worth just two or three Gold Coins.
Russell did not think much of such meager gains, but the knights were delighted. They had already begun discussing how to spend their money once they reached Glimmering Market.
"The Snow Demon Legion has begun encroaching on the trade route. We need to send messengers back to suspend the caravans."
After the battle, several Baron Knights gathered together. Rosen, the uncle who was leading the Knight Order in Baron Roman's stead, said this.
As the strongest Tier 2 High Phantom Beast Knight, Marcus looked equally grave. "These Snow Demons were traveling in a great hurry. They were clearly answering Snow Giant Da's summons and gathering at Fire Ant Swamp. More Snow Demons will arrive in the future."
"Yes, the Snow Demons have come earlier than usual this year. I wonder whether the territory can hold out." Old Lord Sali frowned.
Rosen said, "With Knight Captain Chris stationed at Fluorite Castle, there shouldn't be any problems. There's also a Glow Scorpion in the castle."
Lord Ertlas added, "More than that, didn't Lord Russell leave a Red-eyed Rat King in the territory as well? The southern gate should be perfectly safe."
Russell smiled. "Indeed. The Red-eyed Rat King commands two rat legions spread throughout the entire cave and the snowy forests aboveground. If there is any danger, they will raise the alarm immediately."
"Enough. The battlefield has been cleaned up, so let's head back and sleep." Rosen yawned. "We still have to get up early and travel tomorrow. After this