Final Preparations Before Deployment

Victor pulled a pocket watch from his chest, flipped it open, and quickly swept his gaze over the position of its hands.

Then he looked up at the people before him and said, "Everyone, we must race against time!"

"If possible, make sure to speed things up and set out as soon as possible."

"Even one minute earlier would help!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the officers of the Southern Marching Legion answered in unison, "Yes, my lord!"

They did not dare delay and turned to leave without hesitation.

Once back at their respective camps, they would urge the soldiers to organize their equipment and inspect their weapons... ensuring that the army could depart on time, or even ahead of schedule.

"Wait, James. I'm coming with you!"

Victor called out to James.

After saying that, Victor instructed the Guard Cavalry behind him to have the bulk of the unit remain behind to collect their assigned supplies.

He went on ahead with several guards, following James back to the First Regiment's camp.

Along the way, Victor walked shoulder to shoulder with James while everyone else followed closely behind.

As they walked, Victor occasionally turned to talk with James beside him, and the two chatted and laughed.

"James, we've finally made up the shortage of warhorses for your regiment!"

"Your regiment had better put on a good showing!" Victor said with a laugh.

James nodded slightly in response. "Yes, these horses are far too important to us."

"Don't worry, Victor. Our regiment will give it everything we have!"

The First Regiment under James's command was an elite force within the Two Rivers Territory army, one primarily composed of Cavalry.

Since the southern campaign began, the shortage of warhorses had left this regiment as constrained as if its hands and feet were