The Endless Column

On the day the Imperial Army decided to engage.

The Imperial Army Scout Party, moving for reconnaissance, observed Orc and Elf Troops filling the road as they advanced.

The Scouts hidden in the forest waited for the end of the enemy column to appear so they could report.

No matter how long they waited, the end of the column was nowhere in sight.

“...”

Ultimately, Victor's order to retreat came faster, as he confirmed the approach of the enemy Elf Scout Party.

“...You saw it too, right?”

“Yeah, I saw it. *Sigh*...”

The Scout Party, who had been holding their breath and quietly observing the enemy, returned to a safe area in the Rear and discussed what they had seen in a heavy atmosphere.

“The Orcs and Elves were practically glued together. Didn't they look friendlier than our Allied Forces last time?”...