Chapter 91 Occupation of Irz

Although there were irregularities like the annihilation of Kievans squad and the scout troop, the crusaders finally occupied Irz on the 25th of the month of Shinyou.

The main army moved only after long and detailed reconnaissance due to which it took so much time.

They have completely escaped.

It was only natural. Although Norz had no proof that the villagers had all evacuated and moving towards Spada, he had still predicted it more or less.

Norz had further predicted even worse things.

Not just the villagers, provisions, commodities, anything valuable have already been lost.

His aide, Sister Sylvias report only substantiated it.

In the first place, it was clear that the adventurers were using Scorched Earth tactics just from the fact that the adventurer guild had been burned down.

Tch, damned demons, trying to be insolent.

Norz, who had experience in various battles back in the republic, was well aware of what such tactics will have.

But even then, he realized that the current situation was only worth cursing a few times.

But, its not a big problem. We have the resources collected from the previous villages. Have them quickly carry it all here.

Scorched Earth tactics could only show their full effect when the enemy has no way of procuring supplies at site.

At that point, Norz had no reason to worry since they had sufficient supplies gained from previous villages.

Then, lets prepare according to that.

Norz was expecting a few words of sarcasm so he felt uncomfortable from the obedient agreement he got.

Youre unusually thoughtful today Sister Sylvia.

Fighting is your role. If governing a village is not required then my job is only to prepare supplies.

It was her usual cold attitude but her words did have some modesty.

Hou, is that so?

ee, that is so. I wont speak unnecessarily so please com