Before the great counterattack, the Linksa Empire had already lost one-fifth of its territory to the Wizards, second only to the losses of the Morick Empire.
The long-term ravaging of the Black Wizards within the empire's borders had filled the Fire Lizard civilians with distrust towards the empire's bureaucrats, and the actions of the corrupt militia only worsened this sentiment.
After losing the Fire Lizard King, a leader nearly divine, a slight push from the Wizards caused the contradictions between the Fire Lizard civilians, bureaucrats, and military to explode instantly.
This caused the Fire Lizards within the Linksa Empire who had the intention of organizing an army to resist completely lose hope.
However, the Wizards soon discovered that this situation wasn't beneficial for them.
...
Boom!
A black fireball burst open, instantly turning a Fire Lizard Warrior into ashes.
