In mid-August of the Radiant Calendar year 9797, off the coast of the Okra Kingdom, masts stood like a forest as more than five thousand ships nearly covered the entire sea.
On a three-hundred-meter-long seagoing vessel, Angus stood on the deck with his hands behind his back, studying the increasingly distinct coastline with a scrutinizing gaze.
According to information sent by the supreme commander, the Okra Kingdom had assembled more than 1.5 million troops in Twilight Province to protect its central grain-producing region and the gateway to Okra Province.
At the same time, to prevent the First Corps of North River Valley Province and South River Valley Province from suddenly moving south, it had committed its remaining mobile forces there as well.
Furthermore, internal intelligence indicated that although Xinia Province currently had more than three hundred thousand troops, most were concentrated along the eastern border to prevent the Parambria Kingdom from taking advantage of the chaos. Thus, the enemy forces he would face in the early stage numbered fewer than one hundred thousand and were scattered.
"This truly couldn't have been a better situation."
After sighing, Angus turned to the officer beside him and ordered, "Pass on my command. All legions are to begin landing in Xinia Province according to the established battle plan."
"Within seven days, I want to see the Third Corps' military banner flying over the capital of Xinia Province."
"Yes."
The Low-rank Gold Warrior answered, then turned and departed.
About half an hour later, the massive fleet began to split apart.
Aside from the Ninth Legion, which was protecting the corps headquarters, the other five ground combat legions would simultaneously attack five ports in Xinia Province.
An aerial task force composed of three Floating Fleets and two mage legions would swiftly strike the Babula Fortress Group