Small-unit skirmish

Bandersson led his harassment force toward the Highborne camp.

Although the group consisted of Forest Troll from various clans, the strength of the Amani Clan and Bandersson's own weakness meant that the other Forest Troll Warrior dared not disobey his orders.

"You few go ahead and scout how far we are from the elves' camp," Bandersson casually pointed to a few Forest Troll Warrior standing in front and told them to go ahead and scout.

"Yes," the Forest Troll who was pointed at replied, and then they all tacitly acknowledged the strongest Amani Trolls Warrior in the group as their superior.

Led by the Amani Trolls Warrior, they continued their advance.

Because they were continuing their exploration, they moved very quickly, and at this point, the advantage of having a powerful clan as their backer became apparent.

The Forest Troll Forest Troll Warrior of the large clans are much stronger physically than Warrior of the small clans.

Those who were backed by large clans had abundant resources and were very strong, while those from smaller clans had limited resources each day, so their physical condition was generally poor.

Along the way, the Warrior of the smaller clans could not withstand the long, rapid marches and had to rest every so often.

During each rest period, the Troll Warrior of the other two clans, besides the Amani Clan and Vilebranch Clan, would keep an eye on these burdens they considered.

However, due to the strength of the Amani Trolls Warrior, they dared not retaliate and could only stare intently at them.

The Troll Warrior from the smaller clans were also feeling uneasy under their gaze, and could only lower their heads while resenting their own weakness.

They walked and stopped intermittently until they reached the outskirts of the Highborne camp.

At this time, the Highborne were transferring, and some elves wearing silver armor and with different appearances were helping them.

The Highborne camp was badly damaged by the Shadow Hunter squad sent by Kaostin, and the entire camp reeked of burning.

"They're packing their things; it looks like they're leaving."

"The water resources here are very abundant, so they won't have to worry about water along the way," said a Troll Warrior from the Drybark Clan.

"It looks like the Shadow Hunter squad they sent from Kaostin did a fantastic job; most of their supplies were destroyed," said a Forest Troll Warrior.

"Alright, now you go back and report to Bandersson. We'll continue to observe the elves' every move here," said the Amani Clan Warrior, pointing to a Warrior from the Witherbark Clan.

Upon hearing the order, the Warrior of the Witherbark Clan turned and ran towards the location of the main force of Forest Troll.

Unburdened by the burdens of those smaller clans, the Troll Warrior of the Witherbark Clan ran swiftly.

The Troll Warrior from the smaller clans all lowered their heads as they watched the fast-running Warrior from the Witherbark Clan; a sense of inferiority welled up in their hearts.

The difference between large and small clans is starkly apparent here.

"Alright, everyone, turn your attention to the elves' camps and make sure you see their layout and personnel clearly."

The Amani Clan Warrior explained that he said this partly to divert their attention and prevent them from interfering with the mission's completion.

The words of the Amani Clan Warrior drew the attention of the other clan Warrior back to the elves.

"Hey! Look! That elf looks like their leader?" a Troll soldier said.

His words drew the attention of the other Troll soldiers.

"His armor is really beautiful, but I wonder how sturdy it is," said a Forest Troll.

"It's clear he's the leader of this group of silver-armored elves, and he's being protected by several even more burly silver-armored elves," another Forest Troll remarked.

"Quick, hide! Those elven sentries are coming this way!" a sharp-eyed Forest Troll exclaimed.

That was a Sentinels of Highborne.

"Hide quickly!" the Amani Clan Warrior whispered. Then he darted up a nearby tree.

The other Forest Troll also hid in the surrounding forest.

Thanks to their being Forest Troll, their skin color blends perfectly with the forest, making it easy for them to hide.

After a brief commotion, the Forest Troll all hid.

"Search thoroughly! Don't miss any corner here!" said the captain of the Highborne sentinel squad.

"Understood," the sentries behind him said.

The Highborne sentinels began a careful search, and in this way they gradually approached the place where the Forest Troll were hiding.

"Damn it, they're coming!" The Amani Clan Warrior' hearts began to pound.

But the Highborne soon left, and after a while, the Amani Clan Warrior were the first to jump down from the tree.

"Alright, everyone come out, they've already left." Upon hearing the words of the Amani Clan Warrior, the other Forest Troll appeared.

"We have to leave. The elf search party has arrived here, which means it's no longer safe."

"Wait, let me finish roughly drawing the map of the elven camp," said a Warrior from a small clan, who was now painting on animal hides with a unique dye from the forest.

"Alright, then hurry up. The rest of you, stay alert!" the Amani Clan Warrior said, glancing at the map being drawn.

The other Forest Troll also turned around and became alert, while the Forest Troll who was painting began to speed up his painting.

"Go back and report! We've discovered a group of Forest Troll!"

"This seems to be their reconnaissance force," the Highborne sentry captain said to a Warrior beside him.

After receiving the order, the Warrior began running towards the camp.

"Damn it, what are they drawing?" said the captain of the Highborne Sentinel squad.

"Captain, who cares? We can just leave them here," a soldier nearby said.

"You're right. If they retreat in a bit, we'll just kill them." The captain nodded and said.

The Highborne Sentinel Captain had actually discovered the hidden Forest Troll, but fearing that his forces were outnumbered by the lurking Forest Troll, he did not act immediately.

"Alright, I'm done drawing," said the soldier from the small clan, as he put away the animal skin map and handed it to the Amani Clan Warrior.

The Amani Clan Warrior took it, looked at it, and then put it in his pocket.

"Alright, now let's return the way we came," said the Amani Clan Warrior.

Upon receiving the order, the Forest Troll immediately changed from the rear guard to the front guard and began their retreat.

"Damn it, they're getting away!" said the captain of the Highborne sentinel squad.