The entire area around Central City, spanning several dozen miles, had fallen into a great chaos, yet the Commander of the Western Kingdom, Ulysses Monroe, remained unaware of what was unfolding behind the lines.
He had delegated all the authority over troop movements to the command post and needed to intercept Cheng Wen himself.
Ulysses had long anticipated the pursuit from the Dragon Country's front lines, so with meticulous planning, the retreat proceeded in an orderly fashion with minimal casualties.
After another wave of attacks subsided, he noticed that Cheng Wen seemed inclined to give up.
"Tell Hopkins and Landry to hasten their return to Central City. All other units, halt; we can retreat no further."
No sooner had he conveyed the order than someone ran over.
"Sir, Tole is dead."
He was referring to the Blood Barber.
Ulysses' entire demeanor changed, and he asked almost word by word, "You, what did you say?"
