Chapter 57: Triumphal Song

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The night was deep, but Taltai couldn't sleep.

Not only Taltai couldn't sleep, but his close confidants were also restless.

The Hong Lingyu of the Taltai Division had a sleepless night not because of the defeat at dawn yesterday—slaves can be recaptured, subjects can be reconquered, and as long as the horses and armors weren't lost, the Taltai Division wouldn't be considered to have taken a fundamental hit.

It was because they were trapped on the riverbank, unable to move.

As to what to do and where to go, leaders big and small had been arguing for two days.

"Nayen! Esteemed ones!" The old slave Chahan pleaded desperately, "Look at your feet, it's all black! There's not a palm-sized patch of turf! This is a death trap! Let's leave quickly while we still can!"