Chapter 840 Morale

As the two spoke, the sound of gunfire from the front became increasingly clear.

Joseph raised his eyes and saw the French artillery position spitting flames not far away, indicating they were less than a kilometer from the frontline.

Just then, the sounds of the Allied artillery from the southeast began to fade and soon ceased completely.

A long bugle call sounded from the French position, followed by bagpipes, indicating the enemy had retreated.

Joseph glanced at the sky and gestured to Massena: "Let's go greet the soldiers on the front line."

Massena hastily stopped him: "Your Highness, you really can't go any further. If you want to inspect the troops, I'll have the soldiers come here to meet you. Anyway, the enemy is unlikely to attack again today."

He was genuinely afraid that a sudden artillery shell might hit the Crown Prince; he would have no place to cry if that happened.