The Difference Between Kin and Outsiders

As Reiner's army advanced and King Satley was captured, the entire army of the Kingdom of Buckden instantly collapsed.

Even the low-ranking officers responsible for restraining the soldiers wore panicked expressions as they led their men fleeing in all directions, hoping to find a way to save their own lives.

Of course, some who valued honor would rather die than retreat. Not only did they intend to fight the enemy to the death, they also restrained their comrades and forbade them from fleeing.

Unfortunately, the final fate of these noble-minded people was either being killed by Reiner's soldiers or having their heads chopped off by their own comrades. Blocking someone's escape was tantamount to taking their life. At a critical moment, who would care whether someone was virtuous or not?

"Pursue them for ten kilometers, then return!" Reiner said calmly.

King Satley had already been captured. Thus, even if more enemy soldiers survived, it would have no effect on the situation.

Without King Satley as their backbone, regardless of how his soldiers fared, even his vassals would likely fall into internal disputes due to being leaderless. It would be nearly impossible for them to start another war.

Allowing the soldiers to pursue the enemy for ten kilometers was intended to give Mairuibao a chance to earn merit. The enemy had collapsed far too quickly, and the Morland Soldiers at the front were simply too powerful. The warriors in the rear had not gotten any opportunities to distinguish themselves.

It was good to let them pursue the enemy and bring back a few heads to claim rewards. This would greatly help preserve the army's morale and fighting spirit.

The pursuit on the battlefield was chaotic, but the soldiers of the Kingdom of Buckden had lost all courage to fight and were