"Farrow, quick, order a retreat!"
Blazing Light Blade King finally gave the order, anguish in his eyes.
It wasn't that he wanted to retreat; he had no choice.
Three Level 6 Liquid Metal Warriors couldn't even stop one Sky-Treading Fire Ape. Now reinforcements from the Fire Domain had arrived, and the Mutant Beast army was bearing down on them. If they kept fighting, their entire army would be wiped out.
"What about Black Flame Fortress?" Thunder Gang Sword King asked, anguish in his eyes, his muscular chest heaving.
"...Abandon it!"
Blazing Light Blade King gritted his teeth. The three words weighed as heavy as a mountain, and were agonizing to utter.
Black Flame Fortress was a major military stronghold built by the empire at enormous expense. It had a Level 6 defense system, countless Energy Cannons and Laser Cannons, and even a devastating Dark Energy Cannon.
And now they were just going to abandon it? The losses would be immeasurable!
But they had no choice!
"It's over. My Black Flame Fortress is finished!"
At that moment, aboard a warship in the distance, Farrow watched the scene, despair in his eyes.
He had rebuilt the command system aboard this starship and was directing the battle. He didn't want to lose, so he was still desperately trying to save the three fortresses and drive back the Beast Tide. That way, he would still have a chance to atone for his failure.
"Legion Commander, Blazing Light Blade King has ordered a full retreat. They'll hold off the Sky-Treading Fire Ape and buy us time!"
Just then, an aide hurriedly reported to Farrow.
Farrow spun around and slapped the aide so hard his face swelled. His expression twisted into a snarl. "No! Anyone who dares speak of retreat will face military justice. Tell them