Yaya's damage was not significant, but it dealt a very heavy blow to the morale of the Kael Elf Army.
The formation for retreat had already been broken, and on the walls of Icewind Castle in the rear, a group of rested Ayr Elf Warriors was already taking an attacking stance.
Tigris clenched his teeth and issued the command to retreat:
"Frontline troops encircle each interception line to cover the retreat of the central forces."
"Rear troops stay behind for defense, blocking the subsequent attacks from Icewind Castle."
"Upon returning 50 kilometers to Hammerfort Bastion, the rested elite forces will come forward to reinforce."
"..."
This command, once issued, immediately caused turmoil among the Kael Elves.
All Kael Elf Warriors were veterans; they naturally sensed the danger in these orders.
The warriors leading the way might have to engage in fierce battle with the Bay Territory's intercepting forces, but that was acceptable.