Make Preparations

The war between the Kingdom of Sverier and the Danma Kingdom had been raging for more than two years, ever since the spring of 1036. At the beginning of the war, Danma had lost a great deal of territory, while the Rhine Alliance had sat back and watched.

Now, the Danma Kingdom was clinging to survival behind its fortified castle defenses. Meanwhile, after seizing vast tracts of land, the Sverier invaders had begun to lose their drive. Those who entered the war later set their sights on the richer lands east of the Elbe River, shifting the focus of the battlefield.

Frederick had originally come to Hanma City intending to leave military matters alone and let Young Franz handle them, as long as he reported to the High Command regularly. But Young Franz had come to see him anyway.

Young Franz first reported on the mood among the troops. "The Western Front Corps killed a king and earned great merit. The Northern Front Corps is envious and has been looking for a chance to distinguish itself."

The 3rd Division, the main force of the Western Front Corps, was a newly formed unit. On its first deployment, it had killed a king and wiped out the distant main force of a country.

The 1st Division, the main force of the Northern Front Corps, was an old unit of the Duchy of Weissen. It had fought alongside Frederick through every campaign since he first rose to prominence. Yet this time, it could only sit behind the defensive line eating noodles, without earning a shred of military merit. Its soldiers would have no face to show when they returned.

Young Franz said helplessly, "Things improved after the Black Pine Town incident. We've been hunting down raiding parties in the north company by company,