The next day, dozens of Humvees and transportation vehicles left Palisade City.
The 69th Battalion and Nick's Squad traveled together as they started their travel to Runestone City, an estimated three-hour drive from their location.
Along the way, they passed by abandoned villages and towns, which used to thrive with people.
The Central Government and the Cygni Coalition knew that they couldn't possibly defend every town as that would stretch their manpower too thinly.
Not to mention, the reinforcements from the Monarch Clans and Prestigious Families from the Sirius, Aldebaran, and Dvalinn Federation would only arrive after three months.
With that put into consideration, the two factions had no choice but to make compromises if they wanted to retain the defensive lines they had agreed upon.
While Thirteen and his entourage headed to their destination, Clark traveled with Char, who was a scion of the Lotte Family.
