Meanwhile, the battle at Carles had ended almost too quickly. General Odin and his five hundred soldiers had stormed the government building, expecting fierce resistance—yet the enemy barely fought before surrendering. The ease of their victory left a sour taste in General Odin's mouth.
His lieutenant, sensing his unease, had tried to reason with him.
"Perhaps they're tired of war and see no point in further bloodshed. It was futile of them to do so anyway. They have also learned of the defeat of the other strongholds, which must be the reason for their surrender." His lieutenant has said earlier.
General Odin had nodded at the time, but the gnawing doubt remained. Something was off. And what troubled him even more was that Asael's Eagle Team had yet to return. That alone was enough to put him on edge.
