So, these young people who he personally informed put on quite a convincing act. The Black Blade Legion's reconnaissance cavalry always seemed to 'suddenly' encounter enemy scouts, and although the Southern Army's scouts suffered every time, they managed to pinpoint the direction of the Princess' entourage.
At least, it appeared that way, as they encountered 'more and more' scouts from the Royal Knight Academy ahead, which matched the battlefield's patterns, proving that they were moving in the right direction.
Brand was not wrong; following them was indeed the First Highland Infantry Battalion of the Black Blade Legion's Finn Column, commanded by Baron Valen from Narlie. But the Baron had no idea he was walking into a trap, confidently believing he had the enemy tightly in his grasp.
