"Guh…."

Count Falgau’s consciousness returned amidst the searing pain in his chest.

But what use was clarity when the battle was all but lost?

The once-proud army of 50,000 was being annihilated at an alarming pace. It was hard to believe that such a massive force could be brought to its knees by an enemy that was half its size.

The unknown Spirit Master had proven devastating. Too many of their mages had been tied up for too long, unable to turn the tide.

Even accounting for that disadvantage, their forces should have at least matched the enemy. Yet, they …