Chapter 47 : Cisaloss
Word Number：278
Author：苍渊之握
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Release Time：2026-02-24
In his initial maneuvers, Cisaloss swiftly encircled the capital, Kakordis, hoping to force Delkodas into a quick submission. However, Litesti’s betrayal threatened his flank, forcing him to lift the siege. Throughout the subsequent actions, Litesti remained a constant obstacle, buying precious time for the western reinforcements to arrive and thwarting Cisaloss’s plan for a rapid victory while simultaneously proving his own loyalty to the Duke. Cisaloss harbored a deep-seated hatred for Litesti and issued a ruthless, unforgivable order against him. Yet, Duke Delkodas remained equally wary of the general, doubting whether he might betray the crown again. Thus, the Duke ordered Litesti to attack a rebel force stationed at Bodiko, where vast stores of grain and fodder were stockpiled. Acting on advice, Cisaloss sent a personal letter to Litesti. When the general opened it, he found only a folded sheet of blank paper marked with a strange, cryptic symbol. He tossed the letter aside and questioned the messenger, who replied that he was merely performing a duty assigned by his commander on this sunny day and knew nothing of the contents. Prompted by his aides, Litesti realized that the blank paper and symbol could be misconstrued as a secret code for treason. He immediately sent men to intercept the messenger, but the man had already safely returned to camp and received a reward from Cisaloss. Realizing he was now in mortal danger unless he secured a victory, Litesti hastily mobilized his troops for an assault. Cisaloss’s men, entrenched behind sharpened stakes and ramparts, weathered the first wave; their subsequent counter-attack shattered Litesti’s forces. When news of the suspicious letter and the military disaster reac
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