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Castlebourne.
Telmarath.
The war was over. Harold Ivo successfully led the Athalaris army and House Astolfo's army to defeat Southtown. However, two of House Southtown's five family members managed to escape and went north.
Ivo ordered the scouts to pursue Peter and Nancy Southtown. This was to minimize their influence on the city people in the future.
The victory was a special gift for King Edmund as he would soon marry Melissa Hildemar. Howard was pleased with the good progress in Highvale.
"With our latest victory at Highvale, we no longer have to worry about what will happen to our food supply," replied Minister of Trade, Jhon Narrow.
"I heard Terence and Brenda Southtown's two children escaped to Redfair. If he reaches the White Coast and meets Lord Heimrich, we won't be able to capture them again," said Minister of Scout, Walter Hill.