After the battle ended Victor looked around and only saw dead bodies the Smell and Such a sight made him feel sad and sudden urge to vomit. But he held back knowing soldiers nearby he can't show weakness.
But he was really feels sad at these looking at the wound of soldiers soon he started helping soldiers to carry there wounded comrades to reach medical camp .
These actions of his Increasead his Respect among soldiers. After helping out soldiers he discussed with his generals about next course of action. But what Surprised him and Lewis as well as Degmon
Is that the son Of Duke Elmsworth was caught during Degmon attack on enemy left flank."hmmm so you are son of Duke Elmsworth "Victor said With mischievous smile on his face.
Evander looked at Victor and And said angrily "What you gonna kill me"But to his surprise
Victor replied " Nahhh I think you could be more useful being alive " Victor replied calmly.
Lewis made a comment "Quite brave brat he is My Lord "
Degmon quickly turned towards Victor and asked " What are you going to do with him mylord"
"Degmon I want you to keep attacking the retreating forces of Duke but no matter what let the Duke go back alive Alright .I have plan for him. As for these boy I think the Mighty Duke will himself contact us to take his one and only heir safely". Victor laughed
"Yes Mylord" Degmon Saluted And left
In morning the city of Ebonwall was celebrating the victory of Soldiers and They also knew that the army of Mighty Duke was Stopped because of plans of there Lord Victor.
But at these time Victor gave speech about how there dead comrades had died fighting these invaders and that we should honor there family, and appropriate compensation will be given to there families.
People were really stunned because no matter what they have never heard a Noble caring about the dead soldiers families they were always used as puppets and discarded when there was no need for them.
Soon the sounds of cheering can be heard
"Hail Marquis Victor"
"Hail Marquis Victor"
"Hail the soldiers of Wildwood."
As for Duke Elmsworth he was in worst condition he had started to retreat even though he knew his son had been taken as captive he knew that Victor won't be foolish enough to kill his son.
But what shocked him most was yesterday battle the Encirclement of Enemy cavalry and those 5,000 soldiers reinforcement they never arrived and also he finally knew why did no soldiers from town or cities attacked or harrased him.he was tricked throughout these campaign.
Because many of defenders of these town had been ordered to return to ebonwall and participate in battle increasing the strength of Wildwood army.
Duke Elmsworth and Jack were retreating rapidly and they were constantly attacked. They have also received reports that Gabriel is also been attacked by enemy cavalry hit and run tactics are being used these campaign has cost them a lot.
Soon after 2 days of march they reached the camp of Gabriel out 16,000 soldiers taken by Duke only 2,000 returned many of Wounded soldiers abandoned and also the constant attacks of enemy inflicted casualties as well.
When Gabriel got to know about the state of army he was devastated. And even Evander was captured.
In the tent there was just silence for some time. Gabriel firmly said" I think we should retreat My Lord we have lost and we can't do anything."
Even Jack agreed these time as for Duke Elmsworth he had already decided to retreat.
Soon all the armies which were divided and Where siegieng the forts started retreating.
But the retreat was not easy by the time Duke reached the border of his Domain his Army which Had numbered around 35,000 has been reduced to only 6,500 soldiers returned back alive .
Soon the news spread in Riverland dukedom about how the Huge army of Duke was Defeated by Marquis Victor.
Sensing the unrest Duke Quickly started to march towards his capital. During his march he got messenger letting him know about the situation in his territory people are protesting and also Questioning about there loved ones.
In the army.
Duke Started rapibly marching towrds City of Signia the seat of power of Riverland dukedom.
After reaching the gates of his City he waited and did not enter he entered the city during night. Secretly Next morning People gathered in front of his castle and demanded for him to answer there questions Duke Elmsworth Heavily guarded by his soldiers. Arrived and gave a speech.
"Soldiers of Riverland fought bravely and because of Marquis Victor cowardness they lost but we will soon take our revenge. And avenge our fallen soldiers."
And After these Speech rout started to breaking out as people came to know about casualties and also about how the Duke plans to invade Wildwood territory again.
At these point Duke ordered his soldiers to Bring order in the city he knew one thing for sure someone was instigating these people. By spreading rumors. And naturally he blamed Marquis Victor for these.
But he knew he needed his son back alive. And also he was worried about how the other nobles would lunge at these opportunity when the news of his army utter defeat reached them Especially Duke Sifon of Tetsu dukedom.
After few days The news of Dukes Defeat spread around the Golden Grove kingdom and Everyone was Shocked with the final winner.
Especially Royal capital when the news reaced About the defeat of Duke Elmsworth and the army of upto 35,000 soldiers that invaded Wildwood only 6,500 soldiers made out alive For a while Theo IV was Shocked.
After all he did not expect such results he did expect Elmsworth To face some problems because of Dense forest and Uneven and hilly terain of Wildwood territory he quickly ordered his messenger to go to Wildwood territory and order the boy Marquis to destroy his forts.
By his side his general Alvey Was really surprised at the strategies used by Victor to defeat the Duke "Your Majesty I think these Boy Victor Can't be underestimated from what our spies report he has won the hearts of people and also his soldiers and tactics and strategies he used was Also Excellent"
"Yes he is indeed different from his predecessors. Hmm but what is the news Of Jonathan is it true he has gatthered his soldiers and Preparing to invade." Theo IV stared At Sifon Seriously.
"I am afraid but it is Truth your majesty replied" Alvey Replied