Dark transformed into a raven and disappeared into the sky with Ghislain’s letter.

Immediately, Ghislain issued commands to his closest aides.

“The Northern Army won’t make it in time if we all move together. We’ll send only the Fenris mobile forces to the Northern Fortress.”

Currently, the Northern Army was stationed at the western edge of the kingdom, having just finished securing the central region before moving west. The eastern front was temporarily entrusted to the royal army and local lords.

To reach Kaipiler Fortress, the army would need to cross the western region. However, the Northern Army, largely composed …