Next day Morning, Southern Frontier of the Pass
Bheem and his men arrived on horseback at the vantage point, overlooking the charred ruins of the once-formidable citadel. It was the first stronghold his forces had conquered, granting them passage to infiltrate the enemy base.
They had already received intelligence from their scouts that the enemy had evacuated the entire site during the night. Now, they had come to verify it for themselves.
Smoke still billowed from the countless enemy tents reduced to ash, stretching far into the horizon. The acrid scent of burnt wood and fabric lingered in the air.
Behind him, Colonel Manish and two Faujdars from the cavalry unit of the royal guards followed in re lmeasured steps. Alongside them rode King Dravya and his elite warriors, their presence reinforcing the growing strength of the allied forces.
