Experience proved that it was never wise to be complacent in the face of disaster.
The Demon Vines receded for three days.
It was during these three days that many allowed complacency to take root.
They unanimously believed that victory was within reach, so they grouped together and moved forward.
Among these people were even the likes of the Empire's noble Eisen Family.
Eisen Veer, who narrowly escaped with his life due to sheer luck, wasn't so lucky this time.
The backlash from the Demon Vines was beyond their ability to resist.
When news of the entire army's annihilation reached Tanwood Country, Kunad was utterly shocked.
"Are they out of their minds, thinking the Demon Vines had retreated, not extinct? Did they really believe the Demon Vines were afraid of them? If they were truly frightened, would they devour millions of innocent people? Such arrogant fools, they deserved their fate!"
He sneered.