Almost everyone had arrived in the conference tent, making it quite lively for a time.
Those present were all Legion Commander-level figures from both armies, along with several highly influential great nobles.
There were two dukes alone and three marquises. As for counts and viscounts below them, there were more than ten in total. There was not a single baron, making this an exceptionally high-level gathering.
This was also the first time the senior commanders of the Ryan-Vela allied forces had gathered together. Quite a few Legion Commanders from both sides were exchanging greetings, and the atmosphere appeared very harmonious.
However, when Earl Stanley entered the tent with his staff, everyone immediately rose and saluted him.
Although Earl Stanley did not hold the highest title in the command tent, he was the Ryan Kingdom's actual military commander for this campaign. With his recent achievements and demonstrated abilities, he had already established his authority and gained an extraordinary standing. Everyone else in the tent, including the noble Legion Commanders from Vela, treated him with great respect.
Yet the one seated in the place of honor was not Earl Stanley, but his student, Duke Barick, the nominal commander-in-chief of the Ryan Kingdom's army in this campaign.
Perhaps because this was the final battle and the occasion was relatively formal, Earl Stanley did not try to overshadow his superior. He merely sat beside Duke Barick. Clearly, Earl Stanley knew his place and was not arrogant because of his merits.
After Duke Barick delivered a pile of meaningless nonsense, the military council moved straight into its critical stage. Earl Stanley stood and introduced the upcoming arrangements and battle plan.
Earl Stanley pointed directly at the conspicuous map that had been placed in the command tent and said, "This is a map of Stone Mountain