The reports came in one after another.

The Empress had a solemn expression as she was brief on how their troops were faring.

Immediately, she issued an order, “Get the other three armies to gather in the Imperial Capital and tell them to defend it with their lives.”

“Understood.”

…

At that moment, the female general was on the way back to the country with her 100,000 surviving soldiers.

Half a month later, the female general arrived at the Imperial Capital.

She kneeled on the ground in the Sangria Palace.

“Your Highness, please forgive me for failing to repel Korinth’s troops. Our army suffered heavy casualties during the battle that took place in Yantargh Canyon. This man is the savior who prevented Korinth’s merciless army from wiping us out. Without his help, Korinth’s army might have already reached the Imperial Capital by now.”

James stood in the palace hall, sweeping his gaze over the civil and military officials gathered.

All of them were beautiful women.

He felt entr