Zwalter looked stunned for a moment, then asked, "You want us to strike first?"

"Yes. We can't just keep sitting here and taking hits."

"I understand your feelings. We all feel the same. But realistically, it’s impossible. The land is vast, and there are far too many tribes. With our current forces, it's just not feasible."

"So, you're saying we should keep waiting?"

"That’s the best option. The six nearby tribes are already gone. Without them, things will improve significantly."

Ghislain understood what Zwalter was getting at, but he wasn’t willing to accept that approach.

So, a few tribes were …