Chapter 89: The Illusion of Peace
Word Number：229
Author：苍渊之握
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Release Time：2026-02-25
News of peace swept through every corner of the Great Highlands. From the bustling streets to the quiet edges of the fields, people truly believed that Voxmire and Nord were on the cusp of a lasting consensus at the negotiating table. Following expert counsel, the Nord Lord decided to withdraw his forces deployed around Koko by a significant distance. The Nord High General sent a missive to the Koko garrison, stating that this retreat was a gesture of good faith to honor the peace talks. The Voxmire Commander, however, viewed this as a mere smoke screen. Having received no orders from his Duke or word from the Golden Axe Hall, he believed that launching a pursuit would not technically violate any military mandates. But the word of peace had already seeped into the barracks with the arrival and departure of the Nord envoys. The Commander rebuked his subordinates, ordering them to keep a tighter leash on the visitors—to make them strike their Spotted Zebra banners and keep quiet, lest the soldiers mistakenly believe that peace was actually at hand. As the Nord army pulled back, the walls of Koko were draped in flags, and the people atop the ramparts raised a victory cry. Yet, the Voxmire Commander ultimately held his position. He listened to another aide’s advice to stay put, fearing he would give his rivals in
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