Counterattack (2)

In the afternoon, Renard stretched as he emerged from his tent, feeling refreshed and full of energy.

Nearly six hours of rest had restored him to peak condition.

The others were much the same. Martial artists were naturally in good shape, and six hours of rest had restored at least eighty percent of their strength and energy.

Duke Edmond, however, looked utterly exhausted. He had spent the whole time directing the battle.

Renard stepped forward and said with a smile, "Your Grace, please take your men and get some rest. We can handle things from here."

Duke Edmond patted him on the shoulder and managed a faint smile. He said nothing, heading straight to his tent to rest.

Renard then gave an order. "Don't just stand around. Take turns resting."

The battle would go on for a long time, so preserving their strength and energy was most important. The soldiers of the Charge Regiment and Death Wish Regiment, who had just rushed out eager to show what they could do, were sent back again.

Alka and Tracy came to Master Lei and said quietly, "Governor, while making our rounds just now, we noticed the demons beginning to gather their forces."

Renard's pupils shrank. He asked urgently, "Are they preparing to launch an all-out assault?"

Tracy replied uncertainly, "I'm not sure, but we have to be ready."

Alka added, "Whether or not they launch an all-out assault, things probably won't be easy from here on."

As they spoke, strange cries rose from below the mountain. The cannon fodder demons had launched another attack on Qiming Mountain.

Judging by the densely packed ranks, there had to be at least a hundred thousand of them.

Tracy looked at them and asked gravely, "Should we call everyone together?"

Renard thought for a moment, then