Chapter 81: The Capture of Diar (Part II)
Word Number:196
Author:苍渊之握
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Release Time:2026-02-25
While the noble armies marched under the banner of royal loyalty to strike Rulgard, a servant of the opposition set out into the night. Clutched in his hand was a letter intended to recall the Pandir army stationed in Voxmire. Duke Reberdin received this messenger with heavy skepticism; the man claimed to be a royal envoy but possessed no royal seal or token. Furthermore, the Nord forces had recently launched a near-successful ambush on the Pandir legions guarding the Duke’s flank. The Duke’s herald diplomatically informed the messenger that since the Pandir came in the King's name to assist an ally, they must also be recalled with the King's formal protocol. Erring on the side of caution, Reberdin ordered the Pandir legion to the rear under the pretext of guarding supply lines. On his return journey, the messenger intercepted the army. Upon hearing the news of the chaos at home, the Pandir commanders abandoned their Limidian allies without a word of notice and hurried back in haste. However, the opposition camp had already crumbled under the onslaught of the mountain troops and timely defections. No sooner had the retreating army passed through Kurcelon than