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Vol 08 Chapter 251: The Great Northern Campaign IV

Bartolo, upon confirming the retreat of the Gilbed army, chose not to pursue them recklessly. Instead, he redirected his force of 30,000 troops to the southwest. Their destination was the southwestern region of King Gilbed’s Country, which had once been part of the former western countries invaded by King Gilbed’s Country.

There were three reasons for advancing into this territory.

The first reason was that one of the princes of King Gilbed’s Country was stationed in this region.

The second reason was that the residents of this area were suffering under the oppressive rule of King Gilbed’s Country. With discontent brewing, it was believed that annexing the region would be relatively easy.

The third reason was that among the soldiers of King Gilbed’s Country, a small number were either forcibly conscripted or had volunteered to escape heavy taxes. Some of these soldiers were originally from the former western countries. By reclaiming this territory,