Chapter 165: The offensive against the Republic(4/4)

The war was suddenly about the recapture of Sarden. The Imperial presence in the city was minimal, and it still needed to prevent the risk of rebellion. Simon and Urien were not there. That meant George was trying to hold off the entire siege alone.

Or at least, he was trying. The dwarven cannons were about to break the walls, and the zeppelin had to retreat. If the mages weren't constantly repairing the walls, they would have already collapsed. The Republic's bombardment was relentless.

Inside the temporary headquarters, Imperial officers gathered, urgently trying to devise a strategy and organize the defense. The strength of the Republic's assault had been unexpected, and this would be George's first major test.

The immense pressure made George frown as he sank into deep thought. His only hope was for the army defending the flanks to return, but that was unlikely.