Way of Overlord
Chapter 119: News of Victory

Chapter 119: News of Victory

As the morning sun rose over the vast expanse of the Great Steppe, Durka slowly awakened, relishing the soothing caress of the gentle breeze that permeated his tent.

After a few moments of peaceful contemplation, he mustered the strength to rise and make his way to the main tent.

Inside, the tribe’s people had gathered, looking up towards him. Even though he has been defeated and the tribe is under Aeryon, since Aeryon did not do anything to him, the people of the Duhai tribe still believes in him to solve their problem.

The current situation of the Duhai tribe is very unusual. For the other tribes that Aeryon had conquered, the people who fought is enslaved and people who did not were recruited.

As for the Elders they would be brought back to the Brolgadhr tribe to serve among the Council of Elders and would not be like the Elders of the Duhai tribe where they are left alone

Most of the people in the Duhai tribe is untouched. The only act where Aeryon exercise his authority is when he recruited the warriors of the Duhai tribe to fight against the Zlata tribe.

And even then, there is not much fight but more of a symbolic fight to surrender. Durka listen to the problem of his tribe mostly about dispute of grazing area, whose sheep get stolen , whose wife get kidnapped so on and so forth.

Even the people of the Duhai tribe seems to have let down their guard. If Aeryon wanted to kill then, he would have done it long ago.

It is clear that even though Aeryon had defeated Duhai tribe, he did not mean harm and for the Duhai tribe there is nothing better.

The blood of the Great Steppe flows in them and they did not fear a fight. But between dying and living, everyone who has survived such harsh environment would choose to live.

The people of the Brolgadhr tribe did not humiliate them, did not enslave them and did not harass them

It is clear now to the people of the Duhai tribe, that Aeryon the chief of the Brolgadhr means what he said when he said that he would not harm any of them

Durka solve the dispute of his tribe member and it did not take long before his tent is now deserted of tribes member.

Now, the only people in his tents are his close friends, relatives and elders

His son enter the tent and Durja approached with an air of excitement, carrying news that left Durka pleasantly surprised.

During the early hours, a messenger had arrived from the Brolgadhr tribe, seeking an audience with Aeryon.

The information shared during that meeting had eventually reached Durja’s ears, and he was eager to relay it to his father.

Listening attentively, Durka learned of the Brolgadhr tribe’s triumph in the conquest of the Kanun tribe.

In vivid detail, Durja recounted the battle, painting a picture of fierce combat on the open plains.

The warriors of the Brolgadhr tribe charged with an unwavering determination, their horses thundering across the green grass like a force of nature.

Durka just by listening to the recounting could imagine it in his head. After all, Aeryon came to his tribe with more warriors than the one that Belarion brought to the Kanun tribe

With arrows flying and swords clashing, the air was probably filled with the intensity of the fight.

Leading the charge is Belarion, an infamous figure on his steed. Ironically enough, most tribe leaders of the Southern Great Steppe knew more about Belarion than they know about Aeryon

Aeryon before that battle against the Xewa and Ghar tribe is not a figure worthy of attention. However, since the moment Belarion was born, people have always anticipated his growth.

And when Rakarys did not raise Belarion as a warrior and instead let him wander around like an aimless wanderer of the Great Steppe, people thought that Belarion talent is wasted on the Brolgadhr tribe.

Who would have thought that once he tasted real battle, Belarion would now grow at such a fast pace?

Durja soke with passion and Durka does not know whether the messenger exaggerated the story or it really did happen according to the report.

In the report it is said that With every swing of his sword, Belarion seemed to cut through the enemy ranks like a scythe through wheat.

he orchestrated the movements of his warriors with precision, exploiting weaknesses in the Kanun tribe defense.

Amidst the chaos, Belarion fierce aura spurred his men to fight with unmatched fervour.

As the dust settled, the Kanun tribe found themselves facing an inevitable defeat. With their chief and his family refusing to submit, their fate was sealed.

Belarion, unfaltering in his resolve, enforced the consequence of their defiance.

The Kanun chief and his kin were taken down, and their warriors were absorbed into the ranks of the Brolgadhr tribe.

Despite the harshness of the outcome, Belarion showed shrewdness in managing the captured civilians.

Recognizing their potential value to the tribe, he sent them to be assimilated within the Brolgadhr community.

This move not only expanded the tribe’s population but also integrated a diverse range of skills and talents into their midst.

Durka listened with a mix of admiration and concern.

Belarion victory is undeniable, and his ability to conquer is evident. However, he believes that the smart move of sending the civilians back to the Brolgadhr tribe is not Belarion action but the advice of his leader. Belarion has always struck him the same kind as his sons.

Great at martial skill but lack certain skills like ruling people. Though, he leads his warriors with divine method, Belarion is unlikely to know the methods of intrigue, of buying people hearts, of balancing force and diplomacy.

There is another news that also shocked him and all the people inside the tent

Khulun tribe was also conquered. Mayeux conquered it with ease even with the Khulun tribe superior numbers.

Before the battle the Khulun tribe also got the help of a few scattered clans around the area of the Khulun.

It bolstered their forces to one thousand five hundred warriors. Durja then spoke what he heard from the report

Mayeux, this young rising warrior seems to be Aeryon advisor.

It seems like he is a master tactician,. At least that is what Durka got when he heard how Mayeux defeated the Khulun tribe

Mayeux knew that he could not face the Khulun tribe head-on, for they outnumbered him. Instead, he utilized a dispersion tactic, dividing his warriors into smaller groups and employing hit-and-run strategies.

They struck the Khulun forces swiftly and unpredictably, using the vast terrain of the Steppe to their advantage.

The Khulun warriors found themselves constantly attacked from different directions, and confusion reigned among their ranks.

Mayeux’s forces moved like a well-coordinated swarm of predators, picking off Khulun warriors one by one and disrupting their formation.

The aid from the scattered tribes proved futile against the agile and adaptable tactics of Mayeux’s warriors.

Of course, it is not uncommon for the people of the Steppe to use such tactics.

The only reason it could work is because the Brolgadhr tribe is united and the Khulun tribe is not.

They have only one person to obey. But the warriors of the Khulun tribe had the other clans and Mayeux probably see that

Too many cooks spoils the broth.

And that is what happens in the case of Mayeux against the Khulun tribe

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Mayeux’s forces fought with unparalleled cohesion, each warrior acting as a seamless part of a larger whole.

Their unity was their strength, and they pressed on relentlessly. In contrast, the Khulun tribe found themselves grappling with internal dissent and a lack of coordination due to the sudden influx of allied forces.

The day culminated in a resounding victory for Mayeux and the Brolgadhr tribe.

The Khulun tribe was subdued, and their warriors defeated. In the aftermath, Mayeux returned to the Brolgadhr tribe, having taken numerous Khulun warriors as slaves and bolstering his army to an impressive one thousand four hundred men.

Unlike Belarion, Mayeux chose to spare the Chief of Khulun and absorb all the other clans that is in the tribe to Brolgadhr tribe.

As the dust settled on the battlefield, a new Chapter unfolded in the Great Steppe. Belarion, having achieved his own conquest, rode forth towards the Duhai tribe while Mayeux headed back to fortify the defense of the Brolgadhr tribe.

With both tribes secured under the banner of the Brolgadhr, the Southern Great Steppe witnessed a shift in power dynamics.

The fate of the smaller tribes in the region hung in the balance, as the mighty Brolgadhr now stood as a force to be reckoned with.

For Durka, the news of these conquests brought a mix of admiration and concern.

He understood the harsh reality of the Steppe, where strength determined the destiny of tribes.

As a Chief, he knew he must navigate these turbulent times wisely and preserve the well-being of his own tribe, the Duhai.

With Belarion approach and Mayeux’s return, Durka could feel the winds of change sweeping across the Great Steppe.

As the report of Brolgadhr two great victories reached Durka, a frown formed on his brow.

Durja, his son, stepped back after delivering the news, giving his father some space.

Sitting on a cushion at the end of the tent, Durka let out a long, heavy sigh that resonated with the weight of the situation.

The atmosphere in the tent grew tense as everyone listened intently to their leader’s thoughts.

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