The Huntress - Part 7

"Far be it for me to question the mind of such a mighty strategist, General Blackthorn… But if I had to suppose, I would guess that he holds faith in Khan's promises, and saw no reason to push his men any further than they needed to be pushed," Verdant said.

"…What the hell happened out there?" Blackthorn muttered. Whatever explanation came his way, he seemed likely to have been dissatisfied with it. The frown that he wore showed no signs of vanishing. "Daughter – do you have an explanation that can further that of the Idris pup?"

Lasha shrugged. "The enemy were crushed. There's no more fighting to be done. We have three years of peace now… To build up our defences before we launch the next invasion."

"Three years of peace? Along with those cities that Blackwell annexed?" Blackthorn said, he didn't sound happy about the news. "Just what did that bastard do to get them to concede so much..?"