But at that moment, the sound of hoofbeats came from beyond the mountain.
The wind brought a whiff of flame, followed by billowing dust and the solemn blare of horns.
She was stunned.
In the next instant, the flag of the Golden Sun, symbolizing the Red Tide, was hoisted in the fierce wind.
Louis Calvin, leading dozens of Fire Assault Knights and the Tactical Command Corps, appeared directly before her.
"Madam." He dismounted, his tone steady and solemn, "I will send people to clear the remaining insect corpses. Your soldiers should retreat first. Head to Red Tide Territory, I will arrange a unified settlement for you all."
She stared at him, for a moment not even knowing what to say.
Tears suddenly streamed down, and she stared at him intensely, her voice trembling, "…You've really come. Even us… you're saving?"
She covered her mouth, almost breaking into tears.
