On this cold and unfamiliar wasteland, Raymond suddenly experienced an unprecedented illusion.
It was as if he had been stripped of all armor and clothing, standing naked in an illuminated clearing.
And deep within the mist, Louis was standing there.
......
The outside world only saw the fall of Gray Rock Castle and Raymond's army suffering repeated setbacks in the Mist Swamp.
But the true support of this war lay within the Red Tide Army, the intelligence line Louis had never disclosed.
The battle of Gray Rock Castle was not won easily.
The blitz rhythm was stretched to the limit, with knights continuously fighting, their stamina and spirit rapidly depleting.
Steam war vehicles were forced to operate at high intensity amidst rainstorms and cold currents, terrain and low temperatures requiring almost half to undergo repairs.
