The joint army left Violsa and trod across the stream flowing through the gorge. The knights advanced with their glistening armor alongside the holy knights on their horses. They were followed by the priests and then the soldiers. They marched fast. They were in a hurry since they needed to investigate the Horus Gorge as fast as possible.

Of course, they didn’t move in a way that would burden the army. The Steelwall Estate people had plenty of experience in dealing with external opponents, especially with the Flaud family. Mihen Tiner, the chosen commander-of-chief for this army, perfectly controlled the army’s marching speed.

Not long after the army began their advance forward, they soon reached the Steif Fortress. The fortress stood at the entrance of the gorge like a gatekeeper and appeared to be very sturdy. As one of the most important fortresses inside the Steelwall territory, they had managed the place with quite special care and attention. Yet, defeating the purpose of their efforts, the flags planted outside the fortress had no connection to the Steelwall Estate.

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