Zurcath's city defense forces were able to build simple fortifications in the middle of the city. It was their last line of defense against the invading troops and everything was looking bleak for them.
"Sir, how about we surrender? These simple fortifications wouldn't be able to stop the Astanian warriors. The troops' morale is also very low."
"How dare you utter such nonsense?! You want us to surrender to those bastards?! Are you fucking insane?! Have you forgotten how many of our comrades died because of them?! Say that one more time and I will cut your head off!"
The commander of Zurcath's city defense forces was one of the most loyal men of Harune. He knew that they stood no chance against the Astanian army led by a Venerable, but he refused to surrender.
Hearing the commander's words, the warriors fell silent.
At this moment, they saw the signals from their scouts, informing them that the enemy troops were coming.
Seeing this, the commander immediately shouted.