Adil leaned over the desk, writing fervently by candlelight. Once this letter is complete, it will be presented to Saladin, who is far away in Damascus, by a Caster.
Today, he has already sent a letter challenging the Crusaders to a battle.
Tomorrow, they will launch the campaign to recover Semanud City, and the outcome of this battle will determine the final ownership of Egypt.
No matter how long the preparations last, they never seem good enough, but he no longer has the confidence to delay.
After all, Egypt's resources are limited, and the manpower and materials needed to gather the magic materials for the advisory council are incredibly daunting. In addition, the war will ultimately be fought on home soil, affecting the morale of both civilians and soldiers.
