The Dust Settled

Click, click.

A troop of fully armored soldiers were advancing, their boots making a rhythmic sound as they pounded on the stone pavement.

Dirac stood on the watchtower on the south city wall, observing the situation Carn City.

Starting this morning, large numbers of the Second Legion troops began to gather at the south city wall, all fully armored and armed, filling the area with a grim atmosphere.

The two outposts that Zapar had set up in the opposite city were immediately surrounded by these troops.

During this time, Zapar tried to organize troops to break through the encirclement and bring the people back, but the soldiers of the Second Legion were unyielding, especially the crossbowmen who drew their bows and arrows. Zapar eventually gave up.

Those surrounded troops were eventually forced to surrender by the Second Legion Corps, which could be considered an eye for an eye.

Zapar ran back to the city wall in a sorry state, too ashamed to go down again.

Dirac looked down on his cowardly behavior. If it weren't for the task given to him by the Legion Commander Turas, he would have ignored this good-for-nothing.

However, Dirac discovered that the Second Legion's troops were gathering in increasing numbers, and by sight alone, there were no fewer than ten thousand.

He also sent his men to scout below the city wall. According to statistics, there were four regiments with unit numbers, which means that the entire Second Legion except for the Fifth Regiment had come.

Dirac sensed danger and went directly to Zapar. "Legion Commander Zapar, the enemy may be about to make a move. Could you please take your troops and work with my men to organize a defensive line?"

Zapar was angry at Dirac's disrespectful attitude, but he wanted to refuse but didn't dare. He really didn't want to leave the city walls and appear in front of his colleagues, but this man was sent by Turas to support him, so it was hard to refuse.

Finally, after some hesitation, he said haltingly, "Okay, I'll go prepare right away!"

After hearing the affirmative answer, Dirac left without paying any attention to the man.

He also needed to go to his command post and use the only materials available from the south city wall and the city gate to build a simple defensive fortification.

There is growing evidence that the Second Legion is serious about taking action.

The Legion Commander the Turas Legion trusted him and entrusted him with this mission, which absolutely did not allow for failure. Even if a battle were to be fought, he was to hold out until sunset and wait for the main force of the Sixth Legion to arrive.

As the Sun rose higher and higher, under the command of Cant and others, the Second Legion's troops continued to advance towards the city walls.

The two sides' troops have begun to make contact. At first, both sides were relatively restrained, using their gun barrels to push back the other's troops.

However, as time went on, conflicts increased, and soldiers were even injured, which stirred up the morale of the troops.

The opposing forces on the front lines began hurling insults at each other and even throwing stones. Without officers' orders, the soldiers started turning their guns and drawing their swords, and a bloody conflict between the two sides was imminent.

Zapar had no choice but to show himself at this point. He stood on the city wall and shouted, "Brothers of the Second Legion, stop going any further! This is already the Sixth Legion's defense zone. Are you going to attack our own troops?"

This is a serious crime. If it's investigated, your superiors might at most lose their posts, but you could lose your lives!

The soldiers of the Second Legion hesitated after Zapar's words, and even raised their spears.

Even Cant, who had already made up his mind, couldn't help but hesitate at this point, since friendly fire was a serious crime under any circumstances.

They were, after all, the troops of the principality, and no one wanted such a scene to occur. But now was not the time to back down; if they retreated, the morale of the troops would be completely destroyed.

Just then, Ribelius spoke up, "Cant, we are doing the right thing, it is in line with the righteousness of our Second Legion, now the arrow is on the string and we have no choice but to release it, Cant, give the order!"

Hulk and Gerard said nothing, but they also looked at Cant, waiting for Cant orders.

"Indeed, I cannot afford to back down now."

When Cant finally made up his mind and prepared to order the attack.

Suddenly, a commotion arose on the city wall. A moment later, the soldiers on the wall cheered, and the cheers grew louder and louder, eventually reaching the soldiers below the wall.

The Second Legion looked at their cheering allies with some confusion, only hearing them shout, "They're here! They're here!"

At first, Cant and the others didn't react, but then their expressions changed, especially Gerard, who turned completely pale.

Cant's face was grim. At that moment Ribelius grabbed his shoulder. Even through the shoulder armor, Cant could feel Ribelius exerting a lot of force.

"There's no time, Cant, give the order immediately, before they enter the city."

Just then, the South City Gate was opened, and a weary army marched into the city.

The soldiers' armor was still damp with dew and they looked somewhat tired, but their morale was high and their ranks were orderly; they were definitely not a weak force.

The leading officer was dressed in a set of dark gold armor and had an imposing presence. Apart from Cant, the other three recognized him at a glance as Turas, the Legion Commander of the Sixth Legion.

Cant felt a loosening in his shoulder and turned to see that Ribelius had let go of his hand.

Ribelius, his face ashen, sighed, "It's too late!"