Chapter 557: Chapter 557 - Behind enemy lines

Far to the east of Higrove, as one approached closer to the Empire's territory, the green grass gradually died down. Life turned barren, the air became dry under the scorching heat of the blazing sun. A seemingly endless desert replaced the green plains. 

Behind the cover of a fierce, baleful sand storm, large masses of shadows appeared on the distant horizon. The roaring wind covered the heavy stomp of footsteps, giving the best natural cover to the approaching invasion army.

Standing at the front, surrounded by the elite guard, Dorian, the appointed commander by the emperor himself, the leader and general of this massive force, pulled the reins of his steed and gave the signal to halt the constant march they have been on for the last 12 hours.

They were still quite a distance away before the high walls of the first city would have appeared over the distant horizon.

He turned towards the thin, bookworm-looking, lanky guy, his aide, and strategist.