And just as Nalant's words fell, a Swift Hawk flapped its wings and descended from the sky.
Little Sherry immediately held the Swift Hawk in front of her.
After the Swift Hawk's report, Little Sherry's eyes widened at once. "My lord, you really were right. Those divine legions have already begun their fierce assault on Flame Holy City."
"And all the divine legions are launching fierce attacks at the same time."
"And because the satellite-city soldiers aren't getting enough to eat and no longer have those commanders directing them, their combat strength has weakened a great deal. That's made defending the holy city even more difficult!"
"They've already started? Good. It's about time we acted too!" Nalant nodded.
He immediately called Quick over, then ordered the army to break camp.
After packing up the camp, Nalant led the army straight toward Flame Holy City.
Only when they reached a spot two or three miles from Flame Holy City did Nalant make camp again.
When the defenders on the city walls saw Nalant's troops, they were instantly shocked.
After all, fierce assaults by divine legions were now underway on the other walls, and only the southern side had no enemy. That had allowed Flame Holy City's defenders to catch their breath.
But if Nalant also joined the battle, then defending Flame Holy City would become even more difficult.
Fortunately, although Nalant set up camp outside the city, he showed no intention of attacking immediately.
After settling the camp, aside from sending out a large number of scouts, he did nothing else. This also allowed the Flame High Priest and the commander of the city guards inside the city to let out a great sigh of relief.
Of course, even though Nalant had not joined the battle, under the relentless fierce assaults