This standoff had lasted for more than a month. The city's defenders were fine, but the Orc Army stationed outdoors couldn't stand it anymore!
The Orcs were not a species that practiced hygiene; they ate, drank, and relieved themselves all in one place, leaving the camp smoky and fetid.
Duke Daniel had tried several times to reorganize, but due to strong internal opposition, he was forced to stop.
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"Marshal Daniel, the current situation is completely different from what you described earlier. We aren't just failing to severely damage the enemy's forces; we can't even locate them.
The enemy's reinforcements will arrive soon, and then we'll face an even worse situation; it might be difficult to attack then," the Bearman Emperor said impatiently.
He could still accept the current state of the battlefield. However, continuously stalling without engaging was putting a severe strain on the Orc Empire.