Chapter 1652: Chapter 88: A Brutal Reunion
The sky slowly brightened, and the battle had already ended, leaving only the chaos in the Demonic Crocodile Army Camp.
Having quelled the undead disaster, the severe casualties left the Demonic Crocodile King in no mood to celebrate.
Just as he was about to curse, he held back the words at the last moment.
The main generals were commanding the battle at the front line, and the remaining Chancellor Suzillo was merely a civil official; commanding battles was not his expertise.
For true accountability, the primary responsibility lay with the Demonic Crocodile King himself.
Had he not been concerned and insisted on joining the frontline with the guard, the camp would not have been left so empty.
“Marshal, the troops stationed at Yangguan County are yet to return; could something have happened to them on the way?”
The Demonic Crocodile King asked nervously.
Last night’s battle saw the Demonic Crocodile Army lose nearly thirty thousand soldiers, equivalent to suffering a huge defeat.
If the border guards at Yangguan County encounter trouble as well, this rescue mission will be an utter failure.
“Your Majesty, rest assured!
Boyke is leading the troops towards us, within less than twenty miles, there will be no accidents.
The delay was mainly to avoid the enemy cavalry corps.
According to the reports received, those fools of the Human Race haven’t even realized our troops have moved!” Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on novel fire.net
Marshal Kent replied.
The retreat did not follow the original plan, but communication remained uninterrupted.
Since the night raid plan failed, hurrying back offered no advantage, prioritizing safety was natural.
The result was very evident, after a big detour, the retreat was successful.
If it weren’t for last night when the enemy’s undead army stormed the camp causing heavy losses, this strategic setup could have been perfect.
The two armies successfully converged, restoring the Demonic Crocodile Army’s strength back to its peak, at least numerically.
“Fooling the enemy is good!
No matter how skilled Hudson is at warfare, he can’t ensure his subordinates are as adept as him, as it seems their weakness is fighting on divided fronts.
Unfortunately, the enemy cavalry is too fast; otherwise, exploiting this weakness would have dealt them severe losses!”
The Demonic Crocodile King said indignantly.
The proposal to call back the border guards at Yangguan County was made by him personally. Once the plan perfectly succeeds, his prestige within the army would surely rise.
Now that the plan faltered midway, it put the Demonic Crocodile King in a precarious position, fearing a failed retreat.
“Your Majesty, now that the two armies have successfully converged, shouldn’t our battle plan be reconsidered?
Continuing to confront the Human Army isn’t a long-term solution.
The longer we drag this out, the more disadvantageous it becomes for us.”
Chancellor Suzillo advised tactfully.
Though not the commander of the army, he understood the situation within the military.
After a day and night of fierce combat, the Demonic Crocodile Army’s casualties reached an alarming number.
A loss of nearly ten percent of the forces is a test for any army.
If the losses were only severe, it would be tolerable; the problem is the enemy’s losses are negligible!
No specific statistics were conducted, but based on battlefield analysis, the minimal loss ratio between the two sides was at least ten to one.
Various signs indicate that chances of defeating the enemy are nearing zero.
We can’t even employ our numerical advantage to encircle them, as the enemy cavalry can easily break through our blockade.
If we attempt a divided force encirclement, the comparative strength on the local battlefield could reverse.
“Do you mean not engaging the enemy in direct battle, but rather luring them into Stone People Race territory to trigger a conflict between the races?”
The Demonic Crocodile King asked with concern.
Bringing the Anti-Human Alliance into the war was part of their established strategy.
However, the initial plan was to defeat the Human Army and shatter Hudson’s invincible myth as the continent’s top general, sparking a new round of continental warfare.
After direct engagement with the enemy and witnessing their strength, this optimistic sentiment was extinguished.
The Human Army’s camp relies on stability, no matter which direction they choose to break through, there’s no entry point to be found.
Luring the enemy into a decisive battle is equally unviable; they have no guarantee against the enemy cavalry during the day, nor would the enemy come out at night.
Now it’s a test of patience between the two sides, whoever loses patience first suffers the disadvantage.
“Indeed, Your Majesty!
The top strategy has failed, now we can only try the intermediate plan.
The Anti-Human Alliance isn’t cohesive, the Stone People Race doesn’t hold significant influence, offending them isn’t a big deal.
Once continental warfare erupts, they’d be powerless to control the situation.
To avoid defeat, the Anti-Human Alliance must strive to garner support from numerous Earth Core races.
The Earth Core Passage doesn’t have to be limited to what’s known now; when the time comes, if we demand a passage, the Elf Race will provide one.
After regaining strategic initiative, whether to continue participating in continental warfare or directly return to Earth Core World, we can decide based on the evolving situation!”
Chancellor Suzillo earnestly painted the picture.
Theoretically speaking, such a situation could occur. However, this depends on whether all parties follow their intended script.
The Black Forest Kingdom isn’t without elite troops; their main forces are stationed in border areas.
To enter Stone People Race territory, they must first cross the defensive line of the border guards.
A slight mistake would lead to a pincer attack from two armies, triggering a complete annihilation scenario.
While the top brass of the Demonic Crocodile hesitated, the ground suddenly trembled, and a familiar flag appeared over the horizon.