"I brought thirty-eight thousand men. Count Rassel has thirty-two thousand under his command, and Bishop Lester has thirteen thousand. That makes a total of eighty-three thousand—the full strength of this detached force."
"According to intelligence from the Expeditionary Army Command, more than six hundred thousand troops have gathered in the Stovia District, commanded by Alice Joyce, the Grand Princess of the Ansa Kingdom."
"The enemy's composition is complex. They include the Ansa Kingdom's army, the Stovia District nobles' coalition, the Church of the Beast God's Protective Army, free corps composed of adventurers and mercenaries, and reinforcements from the German Kingdom."
"Therefore, my strategic approach for this attack on the Stovia District has only one principle: speed. We must exploit the enemy's chaotic command and deployment to destroy their effective forces."
"The troops under my command will serve as the main attacking force, while Count Rassel's troops will provide support."
At this point, Velin looked at the Holy Crusaders bishop beside him. "Bishop Lester."
Hearing his name, Lester rose and bowed. "Lord Velin, please give your orders."
"Half a month from now, the Holy Crusaders will transport military supplies to Cask Main Camp. I need you to receive that transport unit and incorporate it into your command. Any problems?" Velin asked bluntly.
"I will obey your orders." Bishop Lester considered it for a moment before replying.
"Very well. That will bring your force to eighteen thousand men. I'm assigning the logistics transport to your unit. Any objections?"
"None. I will lead the Holy Crusaders' warriors in completing the task you have entrusted to us."
Velin waved for Bishop Lester to sit down and announced, "Next, my deputy army commander, Kyle, will assign the combat missions."
At his words, Kyle walked to the center of the tent and marked two routes he