As the tide of battle decisively turned, Marcus chose not to close the encirclement but instead signaled a retreat.

Flags were waved, and horns sounded in accordance with the planned signals. The Border Guard soldiers, who had been fervently charging, halted their steps.

"Stop, that's enough for now!"

Starting with the advancing Tortoise Heavy Infantry, the allied forces began pulling back.

Rem grumbled, his axe dripping blood.

"Ah, just when it was getting good."

The smile accompanying his words made a few soldiers glance nervously in his direction.

Even Enkrid, who was no stranger to intense situations, found Rem’s aura …