Around the time when the Seven Stars led the main army straight through the enemy’s forces and were in the midst of a fierce battle, the rear, led by the demons on the expeditionary force’s side, were also in a ferocious battle. In a way, the pressure at the rear was greater than at the front because unlike the front, who were dealing with only the enemies before them, the rear had to deal with enemies from both the left and the right at the same time. Therefore, they had no place to withdraw to. While they knew they shouldn’t falter, they couldn’t help but stagger a few steps back.0

“Raise your shields properly! If this area is breached, it’s over for us as well as for the front! Hold out with all your might!” Astarte shouted at the top of her lungs and kicked the demons who were inching to retreat in the back. It was a life saver that Chi-Woo had sent some of the Seven Stars, including Ru Amuh, to the rear. If it weren’t for them, the rear would have already been swept away without a trace from the dense waves of enemies coming their way.0

Meanwhile, the enemies had already gotten close despite their strong resistance. The forces of the Abyss and the main force of the Cassiubia League, reinforced by the Sernitas’ information, radiated a terrifying aura of intimidation to those...0