The Civilization Devourer's retreat bombardment lasted three days. Under the World Fortress's overwhelming firepower, every large fortress across the Eternal Dark Great World was destroyed.
Of course, that was only because the World Guardians had deliberately allowed it.
Because the General Headquarters had issued the evacuation order in time, six hours after the bombardment began, the Eternal Dark Great World's giant fortresses had already become empty shells.
Using a few empty shells to seemingly intercept the World Fortress's attacks was clearly not worth it.
"Reporting to headquarters: the World Fortress has completed its jump. Reporting to headquarters: the World Fortress has completed its jump."
Listening to the scouts' reports from the Astral Realm, every commander in the General Headquarters felt a trace of relief—and... humiliation.
The Civilization Devourer's World Fortress had jumped away right within their observable range, yet they had been incapable of striking it. They could only watch as it leisurely entered the Endless Dimensions.
This was an immense humiliation for the Eye Demon Civilization, and for the Wizard Alliance as well.
The commanders said nothing. The conference hall remained as silent as it had been for the past four months.
They did not know what to say.
The Eternal Dark Great World had indeed been defended, but that had nothing to do with them.
Their victory had come from the battle between the upper echelons. They had merely happened to hold out until that battle ended.
"Begin tallying the losses," the Eye Demon Commander-in-Chief said first. "Also, arrange a victory banquet. Let the soldiers vent their feelings."
"Yes, my lord."
The Eye Demon Commander-in-Chief looked toward the many Wizard Alliance commanders.
"In this war, you have all rendered tremendous service. On behalf of the Eyeball Demon Clan, I thank you."
As he spoke, the Eye Demon Commander-in-Chief