Chapter 765

After the Bayonet Battalion stormed the walls, they engaged the defenders with short-barreled guns and bayonets. The battle was not particularly fierce. The defenders of Firewood Fortress had little will to fight to begin with, and they soon collapsed under the ferocious assault.

Royal Army soldiers seized the fortress gate, moved aside the obstacles and heavy bolts, and opened it. The main force outside poured in, completely occupying the fortress.

After mopping up the battlefield, Harrison discovered that Earl Zek, the enemy's highest-ranking commander here, was nowhere to be found. After conducting a round of forceful interrogations, they learned that Earl Zek had escaped through the fortress's Secret Passage.

Although it had been an overwhelming victory, the Royal Army had still suffered some casualties. Harrison decided to let the troops rest for a few days while waiting for the Supply Convoy lagging behind.

On a trail leading south, the defeated Earl Zek was riding a fast horse for his life. Only two trusted attendants accompanied him. His troops and his entire family had all become prisoners of the Kingdom Army.

"Look! That's the grand duke's banner! He's already reached Illusion Wing Fort!"

One attendant pointed ahead with his riding crop. In the distance, a green banner with golden patterns fluttered above the city walls, bearing the head of a wolf.

"Thank goodness!"

The somewhat bedraggled Earl Zek, worn down by fleeing and rushing to his destination, regained some of his spirit. His Highness Giles had moved far faster than he had expected. Perhaps his army could soon help him retake Firewood Land.

As he galloped to the city gate, Zek suddenly felt a trace of hesitation. How was he supposed to explain his defeat to the grand duke? Losing could still be excused somehow, but how could he explain losing