There were 300,000 combat troops, and in the end, less than 2,000 people were able to return safely.

The logistics forces also suffered heavy losses. When the Michael Knights captured the Muhavic Fortress, many civilians were killed and injured, and almost all the elite quartermasters were captured or killed by the Michael Knights.

This large-scale expedition called "Harves" by the Holy Hillan Empire ended in a complete and disastrous defeat.

After El and others returned to China, they learned that their Majesty, when the Muhavic Fortress fell, they successfully escaped from the fortress with Dmitry and Mond, and are now in the empire's accompanying capital, Aler.

Your Majesty is safe and sound, this is a blessing in disgrace.

El and others marched towards the accomplice Arriel, preparing to meet with His Majesty first, and then accept His Majesty's further instructions.

While waiting for El and his remaining soldiers to return to the accompaniment, Aler, Vahiri was having a secret conversation with his prime minister Mond.

Vahiri's young face seems to be much older now.

This "Harst" battle he advocated ended in a crushing defeat, with less than 2,000 people returning to the country safely. This would be strange if Vahiri looked good.

"Nationals, what will the ministers think of me..." Vahiri let out a painful moan.

Wahili was in the Imperial Capital's Labor Army Academy, suppressing the opposition from many senior generals and senior military officers, led by Dominic, and forcibly launched the expedition.

This expedition that he forced to launch ended in an unprecedented defeat. Vahiri couldn't imagine how big a blow it would have on his prestige and his face.

When he thought of this, Vahiri closed his eyes in pain, covered his face with his hands, and was about to cry without tears.

Mond, who stood beside Wahiri, has always been good at speculating on Wahiri's psychology.

The reason why Mond was able to become the prime minister of the empire was not because of his strong ability, but because he was good at speculating on Vahiri's thoughts and knew how to please Vahiri.

As long as it is something that makes Vahiri happy, he will do it.

Because he is so good at pleaseing Vahiri, Vahiri also likes Vahiri very much and relies on Mond.

Seeing that Vahiri was frustrated and sad about his loss of face, Mond had already figured out a way to please Vahiri.

Mond said to Wahiri:

"Your Majesty, the senior official has a plan that can divert the attention of the citizens and ministers and minimize the damage to His Majesty's face."

As soon as Mond finished speaking, Vahiri suddenly raised his head and looked at Mond with hope:

"Mondeqing! What is the plan?"

Mond attached his lips to Vahiri's ear and whispered his plan.

...

...

After a while—

The Holy Hillan Empire is somewhere close to the patriarch Arrier.

El and his group of defeated soldiers are finally about to arrive at the accomplice Arriel.

Looking at the magnificent city that had appeared within the field of view, Gabriel said to El in a tone with a hint of excitement:

"El! Be happy! We finally arrived in Alel!"

"Um……"

In response to Gabriel, Eltha's low voice "Yeah".

"El..."

Looking at El's current look of a little disappointed look, the joy on Gabriel's face slowly calmed down.

Ele has always been like this since he left the Muhavic Fortress.

Until now, El is blaming himself.

Blame yourself for not saving everyone.

Gabriel opened his mouth, trying to say something to comfort El.

But he was stupid and thought for a long time but couldn't squeeze out any words that could comfort El.

Finally, Camille, who was walking behind Elle's right, said to Elle in a neither salty nor light tone:

"El, it's not your fault."

Camille didn't say much.

The tone of voice is not high-pitched.

But El and Gabriel both heard the tenderness and care that contained it.

On the way to the Muhavitz Fortress and to accompany the Duke Arrier, Camille, Dominic and others had already learned from El and Gabriel how El saved them.

"Thank you, Camille." El squeezed out a ugly smile and thanked Camille.

...

...

When he came to the outskirts of Arrier, El and others discovered something strange.

A young man and a middle-aged man stood outside the suburbs of Arrier, and behind them were a large number of soldiers in armor and people dressed in officials.

These soldiers must be Arrier's defenders.

Those dressed in officials should be officials from Arrier City.

Gabriel frowned and looked at the young man and the middle-aged man: "Who are these two people? Are they here to welcome us? They are dressed so handsomely, and it seems that the identities of these two people are not simple."

"...It's His Majesty the Emperor and the Prime Minister." As soon as Gabriel finished speaking, El said in a deep voice.

El had the honor of seeing the emperor and prime minister of their country with his own eyes, so he recognized the young man and the middle-aged man as their emperor, Vahiri, and their prime minister, Mond.

As soon as El finished speaking, Gabriel widened his eyes in surprise:

"His Majesty the Emperor and Prime Minister Dibois personally went out of the city to welcome our gang of defeated soldiers?"

Not only Gabriel was surprised, but even El and Camille were surprised.

They are just a bunch of remnants who survived by chance. His Majesty the Emperor and the Prime Minister went out of the city to greet them?

The emperor goes out of the city to welcome him - this is the treatment that only a victorious army can enjoy?

With such doubts, El and others greeted His Majesty the Emperor and the others.

When he arrived at only a few steps away from Wahili, El took the lead in kneeling and saluting to Wahili.

"Get up!" Vahiri said with a smile, "Who are you El Bernard?"

"The lower-ranking officer is the third-class quartermaster - El Bernard." El hurriedly responded.

As soon as Elle admitted his identity, Vahiri immediately rushed forward with great affection and pressed Elle's shoulders.

"Elqing! Thank you for your hard work!"

After saying that, Vahiri said loudly to the generals and officials of Arrier City behind him:

"Everyone! This is the great hero of this 'Harves' battle - El Bernard! Cheer loudly for the hero's triumph!!"

As soon as Vahiri finished speaking, all the soldiers of Arriel behind him cheered loudly:

“Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh!!”

"Hero El!"

"hero!"

...

Compared with these generals, the officials in Arile City's reaction was slightly more dull.

But perhaps because of environmental oppression, the officials of Aler City also sent a series of insincere cheers.
Chapter completed!