"Everyone, follow me! Let's annihilate the Filrenian forces!" Wielding his Diatanium dagger, Caspian led the charge.
The armored battalion, Ferb's subordinates, and two other regiments followed Caspian into the fray.
Macy kept close to Caspian. She joined the assault with the rest of the troops.
The initial artillery onslaught had disheartened the Filrenian forces. It significantly diminished their numbers.
Caspian led the armored battalion and Quinton's vast contingent.
They faced little resistance from the overwhelmed enemy.
Balthazar watched from Tenby Passage as the Diatoranian onslaught easily scattered the Filrenian troops.
The Diatoranian forces were unstoppable and majestic. They carved a bloody path through the enemy ranks.
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Meanwhile, at the West Aridland border, the Filrenian forces launched a fierce assault.
Dax, the West Aridlands Champion, and his troops valiantly resisted. But, the absence of two regiments limited their defense.
Despite facing Filren's elite forces, the West Aridlands defenders struggled against the overwhelming odds and continuous reinforcements.
"Champion Dax, we might not withstand Filren's onslaught. Perhaps we should retreat to minimize our losses," a general suggested, recognizing the problematic situation.
"Hold the line! We must defend this position at all costs! Diatoran will be in trouble if we falter!" Dax declared.
"But the enemy's attack is too intense, and they're well-armed. Continuing might lead to our total annihilation," the general warned.
"Even if we retreat, there's no guarantee we can hold back their advance. We must stand our ground, even if it means fighting to our last breath," Dax insisted.
"Champion Dax, with the Diatoranian God of War here, we could regroup and await the sovereign's rescue. Together, we can then confront Filren!" the general proposed.
"Enough! My decision is final. Retreating now would only invite further pursuit and greater losses. Speak of retreat again, and I'll have you executed for demoralizing our troops!" Dax exclaimed in anger.
The general dared not push further after seeing Dax's resolve.
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Outside the Tenby Passage...
After hours of fierce combat, Caspian and his forces had nearly wiped out the Filrenian invaders.
The battlefield was a gruesome sight. There were rivers of blood and mountains of corpses.
Most of the Filrenian troops were slain. There were only a few hundred managing to flee.
The Diatoranian soldiers suffered minimal casualties and secured a decisive victory.
Balthazar observed from the walls of the passage.
He felt a deep sense of pride watching Quinton's former subordinates fight valiantly.
Though wounded in the battle, Logan showed no signs of retreat.
"Urgent message for the Diatoranian God of War from the West Aridlands border!" an intelligence officer called out.
Caspian sensed trouble and took the satellite phone.
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