The situation did not develop as Hudson imagined. They were still waiting for a reply from Caesar IV, but the situation with the Black Forest People had stabilized first.
After a series of failures, the nobles of Gutland Province finally salvaged some pride by defeating the Centipede Army in the defense of the provincial capital.
The specific battle results were not disclosed, but the front line was stabilized. It proved that the defenses of the major nobles' strongholds could still be trusted.
For a major country, as long as it stabilizes its position, everything afterward can be dealt with.
Many things have two sides; the continually worsening situation has, to a certain extent, also propelled the reforms of the Black Forest Kingdom.
Feeling the pressure for survival, the Black Forest Nobles have joined the ranks of military expansion and preparation.
Though last-minute efforts came a bit late, at least there was an effort.
