The sun blazed high in the sky. Thirty kilometers from Lookout River Valley, an army of over ten thousand had set up camp to relieve their fatigue, replenish their strength, and prepare for the battle ahead.
Inside a tent, Velin began making pre-battle arrangements based on the intelligence gathered by the scouts.
Hebrew's Ice Bear Knight Order would serve as the vanguard and attack Lookout River Valley from the riverbank flank.
The Star Prayer Camp under Cassius's command would attack Lookout River Valley head-on.
As for the Second Battalion and Third Camp, they would circle around to the right rear and lie in ambush. Kyle would oversee them, cutting off the Famine Cultists' retreat.
Velin wore a grave expression as he said, "In this encirclement campaign, we must wipe out every last member of the Famine Cult in Lookout River Valley. Not a single Cultist may escape."
"Yes, my lord!" everyone replied loudly, pressing their right hands to their chests.
"Go make your preparations. The attack begins in two hours."
"Yes."
After everyone dispersed, Velin remained in the tent for a moment before heading straight for the tent where Anastasia was resting.
At the entrance to the tent, Zephirin saw Velin approaching and rose to bow. "My lord."
"I wish to see Lady Shia. Please inform her," Velin said with a smile.
"Teacher said that if it is you, you may enter directly. There is no need for me to announce you." Zephirin used magic to lift the curtain aside, then stood to one side.
Velin nodded in thanks and entered the tent.
Compared to the temperature outside, it was twenty degrees colder inside the tent.
"Velin, what is it?" Anastasia stopped meditating, opened her eyes, rested her chin on one hand, and asked.
"Lady Shia, I hope you can