Investment

"Lord Parthus, what should we do?"

Parthus' raised an eyebrow in response to the general as he studied the battlefield. The general lowered his eyes from his God's as he waited for him to give his orders.

"Do not pursue them." Parthus said in a steady tone as he observed how the Skardians deployed themselves in their retreat.

"Why? We have them on the run!"

"Don't be a fool!" Parthus replied in a low, menacing tone. "They are baiting us…"

"Bait? You mean, they don't intend to fight?"

"Hm, no. They intend to. They just mean to do it when the situation favours them." Parthus' tone returned to its usual calmness. "Have the soldiers regroup. Our opponent is likely expecting reinforcements. Did our scout unit break off from the battle?"

"Yes, they broke away during the melee and slipped into the forests."