Western Allied Army Withdraws

However, Turas still had some quick wit. If he simply let Count Sibeth take away the entire Western Noble Alliance Army, the war would be impossible to continue.

After some effort, the entire Sixth Legion and Second Legion have committed their main forces to the front lines in the Carson Mountains, and even the Western Noble Alliance Army has joined the battle as an important reserve force.

Meanwhile, the defending forces of the Northern Alliance Army, even with reinforcements, were repeatedly defeated by the Duchy due to their previous setbacks, and their entire defensive line was on the verge of collapse, with victory seemingly within their grasp.

If the Western Noble Alliance Army that are already fighting on the battlefield were to withdraw at this point, it would not only affect the progress of the battle, but might even inspire the fighting spirit of the Northern Alliance Army forces on the other side.

Turas had no intention of letting that happen, so he simply asked a question, "Count Sibeth, why would the Raine Kingdom send troops to attack us?"

Our Grand Duchy and the Raine Kingdom have always maintained a good relationship. The vast Tears of God Inland Sea separates the two countries; why would they launch an invasion of our territory? Perhaps someone is trying to sow discord."

Count Sibeth stated directly, "The messengers are not only my subordinates, but also nobles from the conquered territories. They all witnessed the attack by the Raine Kingdom, and they also brought a letter from the enemy urging them to surrender."

After speaking, Count Sibeth took out a scroll and handed it to Turas. Turas opened the scroll directly. The content was very simple. It was a letter of surrender, saying that they were the Raine Kingdom Navy and were ordered to attack the Grand Duchy of Vera to liberate the nobles of the duchy under the oppression of the corrupt and shameless Grand Duke. If they did not surrender, they would be regarded as accomplices of the Ducal House and would be eliminated. Finally, it was stamped with a seal that looked like an orchid.

Turas looked at the last seal. "What is this seal?"

Count Sibeth said angrily, "It's the rising star of the Raine Kingdom Navy, Count Dragonblood, the current deputy chief of staff of the Kingdom Navy. I even did some maritime trade with their family before. I never expected that it would be their family that would send people to attack our western region. It's absolutely outrageous!"

Turas knew that Count Sibeth wouldn't lie; the seal was probably genuine, as not just anyone would dare to impersonate a nobleman from the Raine Kingdom.

Turas scratched his head in frustration. He knew that the Kingdom Navy invasion was likely real this time, and he figured he couldn't stop Count Sibeth from leaving with his troops. However, he decided to try again.

"Count Sibeth, I fully support the Western Allied Army's decision to return to defend the territory. However, as you know, we are now only one step away from victory. Why don't you lead your troops to hold out for a few more days? Once we win, not only can the Western Allied Army return, but I can also send a portion of my troops to return to the west with you."

I will then report to Grand Duke Mora for credit; you and the Western Noble Alliance Army will certainly deserve the greatest credit."

However, the Count Sibeth rejected the proposal, saying, "Since the appearance of this Kingdom Navy, they have completed the conquest of nine noble families in just 12 days, and have already occupied one-third of our Ent County and Fude County."

If I don't go back now and stay here to continue fighting, tell me, how many days do you think it will take to break through the enemy's defenses? Five days? Ten days?

If I send troops back then, my territory might be invaded!

Count Sibeth was determined to leave. He didn't care about any achievements; the safety of his own territory was far more important. Besides, even if he left, Turas wouldn't dare to diminish his contributions.

Seeing that Count Sibeth was so resolute, Turas had no choice but to change his approach. "Count Excellency, the Western Allied Army already have two regiments fighting on the front lines, and they cannot withdraw at the moment."

How about this: you can withdraw your troops, but take the remaining forces with you first. I'll replace these two regiments with my own troops in a few days..."

Thus, Turas made various promises to Count Sibeth and offered many benefits, finally securing Count Sibeth's decision not to withdraw the two regiments. This way, the number of troops at the front would not decrease, and the offensive could continue.

The next day, Count Sibeth led his troops to withdraw from the Carn City. This was witnessed by soldiers from other units. In order not to affect the operation, Turas did not dare to announce the reason for the Western Allied Army's retreat.

As for the two regiments still fighting on the front lines, they were also kept in the dark by Count Sibeth and Turas, so that news of the invasion of the western region would not affect them.