The great army began its return to Westwood Laine, leaving behind the almost completely razed Xi'an Castle. Aside from the broken walls and the main earthen keep, not a single building remained standing on the land.
Bain had fully unleashed the "Bandit potential" of the horsemen and Grassland Warriors, looting and burning everything, committed to not leaving a single needle or thread for Baron Sura.
The captured villagers and serfs pushed wheelbarrows and carts, laden with what was once their own property, their hearts filled with endless desolation.
'I've never seen a noble fight a war like this! Why is he making us move? Can't you just occupy the territory?'
Henry's army, flush with the prestige of a great victory and laden with bountiful spoils, began its journey home.
Along the way, the minor nobles who had been watching from the sidelines were filled with fear and unease.
