Chapter 173: Luring the Enemy Again_2

Almost forty thousand people gathered at this location, consuming tens of thousands of catties of food daily, piled up like mountains. Even if a fleet brought in a batch of new food, it could only sustain them for two to three months. It was increasingly difficult to maintain the supply line, and he could no longer afford to wait. These legions were also the largest forces he could muster. The Holy City had emptied its coffers, investing everything here.

The northern general had promised reinforcements, but they had yet to arrive. According to the Envoy's recent report, Osellor had crushed the Chichimeca Canine Descendants on the northern frontier, annihilating more than ten southern migrating tribes. He had constructed pyramids one after another along the northern border, deterring all passing tribes and transporting a large number of captives to the Capital City. He had also recruited many surrendered weaker tribes, promising the Envoy to send support as much as possible.