The morale of the Rhine Kingdom’s 5th Legion had hit rock bottom. It was all due to the reckless advance on the first day that had led them to being surrounded, unable to break out of their position.

Woohyuk instructed Gaius to gather the punitive expedition together and entrust them with different tasks to bolster their defenses.

According to the scout’s report, the monster’s army had already arrived before them, so a direct confrontation was no longer possible.

As he was overlooking the fortress in preparation for the upcoming battle, he received a message from Leifina.

[Monsters are invading the Guard camp.]

[How many?]

[About three thousand.]

They had left only 500 Guards to defend the camp. It would be difficult for them to hold on for an extended period of time. Even if they fought their hearts out it wouldn’t be long before they were defeated.

Woohyuk quickly summoned Aris and Irene to his side.

“You two go help out Leifina.”

“Yes!”

“....”

The Guard camp wouldn’t fall so easily because it was a well fortified military base.

As the two women disappeared, he spotted the monster army approaching in the distance.

Vast numbers such that they were surrounded on all sides.

Woohyuk looked down at the enemy from his position up on the watchtower.

‘Is that guy the boss?’

There was a huge Elder Troll that appeared to be leading the horde, escorted by Wild Ogres.

He was almost certain of his guess based on its size and well as its equipment that looked...