A Formidable Reputation

After confirming that the aquatic Demon Beasts along the riverbank had retreated into the tributaries, dozens of Wallwalkers that retained full mobility continued advancing along the main road.

The farther they pushed toward the outskirts, the fewer Demon Beasts remained capable of mounting an organized charge.

Without the Rock-armored Mutants leading the charge, the weaker Demon Beasts struggled to overwhelm the Wallwalkers through sheer numbers. The vehicles and accompanying Infantry Knights drove back several counterattacks.

By the time the Wallwalkers reached the first defense line, the beast packs on the wasteland had scattered completely.

The fighting in Moonwater Territory was over for the moment. They had retaken the first defense line.

Logistics work followed immediately. Combat engineers first swept along the main road, temporarily filling in several damaged stretches and confirming that no Large Demonic Beasts remained on either side before sending a signal to the rear.

Before long, the Steam Supply Trucks waiting in the rear began arriving along the main road. Soldiers responsible for the roadsides stood at several junctions, constantly waving signal flags to keep incoming and outgoing vehicles in separate lanes.

The Second Combined Battle Group's recorder was also completing the final combat log.

The record of the support mission to Moonwater Territory covered everything from the receipt of orders and departure to the restoration of the First Defense Line.

Each squadron reported its own casualties, while the Wallwalker crews submitted their individual damage reports.

The Wallwalkers could all still perform basic combat duties. Several vehicles had armor plates warped to varying degrees, but only one Wallwalker needed parts replaced in its track wheel assembly. The mechanics recorded these issues one by one.

Combat losses were light, but the record of their achievements was impressive.

Multiple Rock-armored Mutants had died under the concentrated fire of the