Central Continent City.
Lilith stood atop the city wall, gazing beyond the city.
There.
Thousands of troops were being hunted down by a hundred or so knights riding white bears.
"I didn't expect them to retreat so quickly."
Vivian, who was also on the wall, spoke.
"These are all elite Golden Legion troops. What a pity their hero fled too quickly."
"The remaining Golden Legion troops are leaderless. Despite having ten times the numbers, they've instead become the ones being hunted."
Lilith smiled faintly.
"Normal."
"They're only the Hostage Legion. How much determination could they have to fight to the death?"
"Previously, Lord Fang kept them by his side, but only as somewhat intimidating dogs."
"If we were undefeated."
"They would be vicious dogs wagging their tails and begging for mercy, attacking whoever we pointed at."
"But if we lost a battle, they would develop ulterior motives."
"They would start thinking about preserving their strength."
"Fortunately, the situation in Central Continent doesn't rely entirely on them!"
"If they run, then let them run."
"Once the war ends, Lord Fang can squeeze them again."
Vivian nodded after hearing this, then spoke again.
"Lilith, the vanguard of the Evil God Faction has appeared outside the city."
"Their main force will surely follow close behind."
"Then it will be a Siege Battle."
"Do we still need to feign weakness and lose?"
Lilith twirled the Dark Gold Staff in her hand.
"Probably not."
"We've already let them break through three lines of defense here."
"We also threw most of the Hostage Legion to them."
"After investing such a heavy price."
"Even the most cautious person would now believe that Lord Fang's main force had been held back."
"And even if they still had doubts."
"With Central Continent right before their eyes, they would find