The Legions of the Magic Emperor

The defenders of the Canyon Castle possess a large number of war puppets, and with the help of solid fortifications and advanced weaponry, such a castle cannot be conquered by a mere horde of barbaric demons.

The defenses in this area have remained unchanged for the past two hundred years. However, the demons had never attempted an offensive attack until now. Without detailed reconnaissance, they launched a hasty assault and consequently fell into the defenders' trap.

The demon vanguard was easily encircled and annihilated by the defenders of Canyon Castle, resulting in a failed battle to seize human territory.

The garrison of this castle consists of sixteen infantry squads, two reconnaissance cavalry squads, one squad of magical hot air balloons, and a military police squad, totaling nearly three thousand people plus ten thousand war puppets.

Although this brigade is not as elite as the First and Second Brigades on the walls, it is still a formidable force. Many veterans have served in the army for over ten years.

The commander of the Canyon Castle garrison is Norman, the captain of the Third Battalion. This man is the nephew of Thoros and is considered somewhat talented.

Norman is about forty years old and has served the Williams family for more than ten years. He is a powerful and very cunning warrior.

Thoros was transferred from the captaincy of the Night Watch Cavalry Brigade to the county of Trost as commander. Naturally, the following officers had to organize people he was familiar with.

After receiving military information about this settlement, Thoros immediately mobilized Norman's troops to defend this place alongside his men.

However, there are three canyons in the northern part of the county that are passable. Powerful forts have now been established there. The only castles in the canyons and the ones along the river with complex fortifications are in this location.

The Castle of Thunder Mountains is the focal point of the defense of the county of Trost, with a total of 4,000 defenders plus fifteen thousand war puppets, including auxiliary troops.

Norman is a cautious man. After receiving news of the demon invasion, he decisively abandoned the western pass of the county of Trost, stationed his troops in the eastern and central passes, and ordered the western villages to evacuate.

The twenty-three villages were abandoned, their most valuable belongings packed up, and 20,000 people were relocated east of Norman's two castles and one more where Erick III was located.

Now, in an environment where the enemy is strong and they are weak, Norman only has 7,000 regular troops in his hands. It is impossible to abandon the strong city defenses and establish fortresses in the wild to intercept the orcs.

Additionally, Thoros decided to open this passage for political reasons, allowing half of the demon legion to enter the province connected to the walls and relying on the province's power to completely annihilate this enemy.

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High defensive walls of the north.

A legion and a half of demons appeared north of the military station, totaling 45,000 soldiers, including auxiliary troops.

In the west of the swamp basin, the orcs marched along the Burnie River. Due to the difficult roads along the way, there were about three brigades of 6,000 demons.

Furthermore, from the direction of Sandor, the demon considered the strongest under the current Demon King, seven brigades of demons advanced together.

Four armies launched their forces simultaneously, totaling more than 100,000 demons, exerting strong pressure on human territory.

Damian, who remained on his throne, made no move. Frieren, participating in this war only as a coordinator, stayed alert, observing any sign of a large-scale attack.

"They will arrive by dusk."