Fortunately, the assembled Officers brought several pieces of good news.
“Enemy casualties are estimated at around 50,000. We haven't observed them tending to their wounded separately, so their actual losses are expected to continue rising.”
As Caligo eventually abandoned his approach and retreated, we were able to achieve a truly one-sided victory.
The veteran Red Dragon Legion, seasoned through countless battles, and the new Red Dragon Legion, which gained extensive combat experience in the Battle of La Cata, annihilated well over half of the enemy troops.
“The Artillery Corps' power was tremendous. I understood it was previously only used in sieges...” “Through modifications, the cannons' power and accuracy have greatly improved, and newly manufactured cannons, while having smaller projectiles, boast higher accuracy and faster reloading speeds.”
The Artillery Officers, who particularly distinguished themselves in battle, held their heads high.
“The recently developed shells fire hundreds of small pellets, increasing their lethality against close-range enemies. They are still in the experimental phase, so stock is limited, but additional production is reportedly not difficult.”
Although Artillery Officers did not hold high ranks, as the Artillery Corps was still integrated with the infantry, they confidently voiced their opinions even in the Barracks where all senior Officers were gathered.
It was good to see the Artillery Corps, an efficient force, gaining prominence, so I quietly observed the Red Dragon Legion Officers explaining with enthusiasm.
“Since Orcs are so tenacious, some Units are currently sweeping the battlefield to clear out remaining enemies. It will take about another day to fully secure the area.”...
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