"Why?" Lante looked at the old general before him.
"Ilotran." Kewi looked at Lante. "It is a key trade route in the Federation's central region, a choke-point city at the heart of the region. Most logistical supplies from the west must pass through Ilotran to reach the east."
"But Ilotran is currently under Eric's control." Lante quickly moved the map to the Federation's central region. "Eric would never allow Graystone Palace's supplies to be transported east without obstruction."
He looked at Lante and said with a trace of emotion, "According to the latest news Eric sent, they have defeated Rockwell Energy Group's Mercenary Group head-on. For the time being, neither the financial conglomerates nor Graystone Palace should be able to do anything to them."
"I read those battle reports." Kewi nodded. "Their commander is very talented."
"Ilotran has cut off the logistical route for Graystone Palace's army." Lante looked at the map before him. "They must have surplus supplies, but those supplies cannot sustain them through a prolonged war."
Lante moved the map back to the southeast. "Kaya City is farther in. Attacking Kaya City would require a long, deep advance. Their logistical supplies may not hold out until they capture Kaya City."
Lante turned back to Kewi. "So now, we, who are closer to Graystone Palace, have instead become the 'best' target to deal with."
Knock, knock, knock.
The moment he finished speaking, urgent knocking sounded outside the office.
"Come in." Lante raised his eyes toward the office door.
"Mayor, General Kewi." A young officer stumbled through the door, rushing in as he said tremblingly, "Large mechanized forces have been spotted rapidly approaching outside the North Gate and South Gate. There are Federal Central Army units, as well as the insignias of several financial conglomerates."
"They're here." Lante withdrew