186 Field Operations (1)

"Is this where we will fight the decisive battle?" Tiger looked at the line of strong defense that was ten miles long. Beyond the line of defense was what looked like endless lines of the barracks of the Empire’s army. His face was somber, with a tinge of suspicion.

Right then, the doubt in Tiger’s heart had persisted.

He was baffled when he captured Thunder City. The Duke gave up Thunder City just like that? Why did he give up that strategic point that blocked the passage of the Southern Expedition? After defending it for so many days, he just took his fierce army and withdrew from the military fortress that he had defended so steadfastly.

On the day the city was captured, Tiger had watched the Empire's Flame Warriors fight to the last man. Although these people were heathens, he had to admit that they were brave and faithful to their own religion. In the eyes of the Roland people, these people believed in the Devil.