Cecil military district, Gawain sat in the office building of the Intelligence Agency, the place where all intelligence of the Cecil Clan gathered. It was now temporarily used as the command center for this military operation, with various messages from the front lines continuously delivered through fast horse couriers and carrier pigeons, allowing Gawain to grasp the latest front-line situation at any time.
Amber stood beside Gawain, reporting the intelligence she had just received: "The Kant and White River defenses are ready. Just as you expected, Hosman indeed split his forces boldly — fifty thousand troops in the north are advancing south along the King's Road - Broken Stone Ridge line, while the western forces follow the White River, attacking via Tanzan Town. At their pace, Sir Philip's side should engage the enemy first."
