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Vol 05 Chapter 169: The Third Southern Campaign V

「Listen up. There’s no way we can attack the enemy in these circumstances. So, we will block the gates completely… Use all the rocks, soil, and furniture you can find to seal them off.」

Following Alexios’ instructions, the defensive preparations in Lezado began.

The Pofenian army had landed on the beach near Lezado.

They would reach the city by noon.

Lezado’s forces consisted of only a hundred mercenaries and around three hundred native guards.

A total of four hundred soldiers.

In addition, there were five thousand volunteers.

This was neither the number nor the quality to win against the thirty thousand strong Pofenian army. But, there was no need to win.

They just had to hold out.

In a siege, even amateurs could make a difference. Just throwing stones could kill people.

Moreover, in a siege, logistics such as weapon replenishment and support play a critical role. Even women and children could contribute to support tasks if they couldn’t