Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Natasha impresses Nalant with her business acumen, leading to an intimate encounter.
• Nalant uses his Energy Points to draw fruits, enhancing his magic cultivation and skills.
• Nalant visits Feili Tavern to gather information about the brewing competition and discovers a betting system run by the tavern.

Character Developments

• Natasha: Proves her business prowess, handling negotiations with merchants, and impressing Nalant.
• Nalant: Enhances his magic cultivation and skills, demonstrates his strategic thinking by visiting Feili Tavern to gather information.

Significant Themes

• Competition: The brewing competition serves as a microcosm of the larger political and economic competition among the empires and duchies.
• Gambling: The betting system at Feili Tavern highlights the role of chance and risk-taking in human endeavors.
• Power Dynamics: The high odds for Storm Territory reflect its perceived weakness and lack of influence compared to other participants.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Natasha: Their relationship deepens as Natasha proves her value, leading to a reward from Nalant.
• Nalant and the Tavern Patrons: Nalant observes and learns from the patrons' discussions and betting activities at Feili Tavern.
• The Empires and Duchies: The patrons' conversations and bets reflect the political and economic dynamics among the various powers participating in the competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Storm Territory's unusual name sparks curiosity among drinkers in a tavern.
• Grape Wine's excellence is praised, but its low alcohol content is considered a disadvantage for winning the brewing contest.
• Nalant decides to try distillation to increase the alcohol content of his liquor.

Character Developments

• Nalant becomes disheartened after hearing the drinkers' opinions but regains confidence after thinking of distillation.
• Natasha supports Nalant and encourages him to keep trying.

Significant Themes

• The importance of alcohol strength in the brewing contest.
• The potential impact of Nalant's distillation method on the Sacred Continent's hard liquor industry and the Dwarves.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Natasha share a meal and discuss the contest's outcome.
• Nalant visits Black Tower with Natasha to inquire about forging the distillation apparatus.
• Black Tower expresses admiration for Nalant's "extravagant life" among nobles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant commissions Black Tower to forge a large kettle for his experiment.
• Nalant visits Emerald Tavern, samples their liquor, and expresses interest in purchasing in bulk.
• Nalant assembles the first distiller in the other world and begins the distillation process.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates his business acumen and resourcefulness by planning to buy cheap liquor, refine it, and sell it for profit.
• Natasha shows concern and curiosity about Nalant's plans.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and adaptation (Nalant's use of distillation, a new technique in this world).
• Commerce and profit (Nalant's plan to buy cheap, refine, and sell for profit).
• Status and wealth (the contrast between the upscale taverns and the rundown Emerald Tavern).

Character Interactions

• Nalant interacts with Black Tower, commissioning him to forge a kettle.
• Nalant interacts with the manager of Emerald Tavern, expressing interest in purchasing liquor in bulk.
• Nalant interacts with Natasha, explaining his plans and involving her in his decisions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant successfully distills Emerald Strong Liquor, creating a stronger version.
• The brewing contest begins, with each faction presenting their strongest liquor to the Dwarves for tasting and approval.
• Nalant bets on Storm Territory to win the contest at Feili Tavern.
• Cory, the Second Prince of the Bach Empire, confronts Nalant and vows revenge.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates his brewing skills and confidence in his distilled liquor.
• Cory reveals his resentment towards Nalant and his intention to take revenge.
• The nobles from smaller duchies express their admiration for Grape Wine but doubt its chances in the contest.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different factions (empires, duchies, and Storm Territory).
• The importance of strong liquor in Dwarven culture and politics.
• The consequences of offending powerful figures like Cory.

Character Interactions

• Nalant interacts with Cory, showing no fear or respect towards the prince.
• Nalant bets on Storm Territory's victory at Feili Tavern, showing his confidence in his distilled liquor.
• Cory interacts with nobles from smaller duchies, expressing his disdain for Nalant and Storm Territory.

• The Blue Shield Empire's Blazing Fire Wine receives unanimous approval from the Dwarf judges, marking the first time this has happened.
• The Bach Empire's Blaze Wine also receives unanimous approval, setting up a potential showdown between the two empires.
• The Beastfolk Empire enters the stage with a foxfolk woman leading their convoy. She uses her innate charm to sway the judges, but the King of the Hill remains impartial.
• The Beastfolk's apefolk fruit wine also receives unanimous approval, making it the third liquor to do so and setting up a potential final round between the Bach Empire, Blue Shield Empire, and Beastfolk Empire.
• Storm Territory is announced as the final participant, but the crowd dismisses them as a potential winner due to their lack of recognition and the impressive showing of the other three powers.

Key Plot Points

• The Blue Shield Empire and Bach Empire both receive unanimous approval for their liquors.
• The Beastfolk Empire's apefolk fruit wine also receives unanimous approval.
• Storm Territory is announced as the final participant, but the crowd dismisses them.

Character Developments

• Nalant, the representative of Storm Territory, remains calm and confident despite the dismissive attitude of the crowd.
• Natasha, Nalant's companion, is indignant at the crowd's disrespect towards Storm Territory.

Significant Themes

• The power of first impressions and the importance of being recognized.
• The potential for underdogs to surprise expectations.

Character Interactions

• The foxfolk woman from the Beastfolk Empire uses her charm to sway the judges, but the King of the Hill remains impartial.
• Nalant reassures Natasha, telling her not to be in a hurry and that ignorance is no crime.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Storm Territory enters the competition with Storm Eye, a liquor brewed from storm rain and dew, surprising everyone who expected grape wine.
• The Dwarven soldiers, initially stunned by Storm Eye's potency, unanimously approve it after tasting it, causing an uproar.
• Doubts arise about the authenticity of the results, leading the King of the Hill to investigate.

Character Developments

• Nalant remains calm and composed throughout, showing no signs of anxiety despite Cory's provocations.
• Cory's attempts to discredit Storm Territory backfire, further embarrassing him.
• The Dwarven soldiers display their impartiality and expertise in evaluating strong liquor.

Significant Themes

• The power of Storm Eye's potency in winning over the Dwarven soldiers.
• The importance of impartial judgment in the competition.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents (as seen with Cory).

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Cory's ongoing rivalry, with Cory's repeated attempts to undermine Nalant failing.
• The King of the Hill's intervention to maintain fairness in the competition.
• The Dwarven soldiers' interaction with each other, leading to their unanimous approval of Storm Eye.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Storm Eye receives unanimous approval in the first round, advancing to the finals with three other strong liquors.
• Nalant adds white sugar to Storm Eye to enhance its flavor before the finals.
• The Blue Shield Empire, Bach Empire, and Beastfolk Empire compete in the first three slots of the finals, with the Bach Empire winning the second slot.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates his adaptability and resourcefulness by adding white sugar to Storm Eye.
• Cory, the Second Prince of the Bach Empire, shows his strategic thinking by pricing Bach Empire's liquor competitively.
• The Fox Clan woman from the Beastfolk displays her charm and confidence in presenting their liquor.

Significant Themes

• Competition and strategy: Each faction employs different tactics to gain an advantage, such as adjusting prices and enhancing flavors.
• Adaptability: Nalant's quick thinking and resourcefulness allow him to improve Storm Eye's chances of winning.
• Confidence and presentation: The Fox Clan woman's charisma and self-assurance contribute to the Beastfolk's strong showing.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Natasha work together to prepare Storm Eye for the finals.
• Cory and the Fox Clan woman engage in a tense, competitive dynamic.
• The gamblers in the audience interact, expressing their excitement, disappointment, and rivalry as the competition unfolds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dwarf soldiers vote for the Beastfolk's strong liquor, giving it 199 out of 200 votes.
• Storm Territory's strong liquor, Storm Eye, receives a unanimous vote of 200 out of 200 from the Dwarf soldiers.
• Storm Eye's potency and sweetness win over the Dwarves, who drink ten bowls each, unprecedented in the contest's history.

Character Developments

• Cory, the Second Prince, is shocked and disappointed by the Bach Empire's loss.
• Nalant remains composed despite Storm Territory's unexpected victory.
• The Hill King, representing Storm Territory, is initially surprised but regains composure when the Dwarves ask for more liquor.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and consensus (represented by the unanimous votes for Storm Eye).
• The importance of taste and potency in strong liquor (Storm Eye's success despite its initially criticized flavor).
• The impact of unexpected events on established norms (Storm Eye's unprecedented reception).

Character Interactions

• Cory blames Nalant for Storm Territory's unexpected performance.
• The Dwarves interact enthusiastically with the Storm Territory representatives, asking for more liquor.
• The Hill King and Nalant communicate silently about the Dwarves' request for more liquor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant's Storm Eye strong liquor wins the brewing competition with unanimous approval from the Dwarven soldiers.
• The King of the Hill announces Storm Eye as the winner, securing a three-year supply contract for Storm Territory.
• Nalant collects his prize money from Feili Tavern, amounting to twenty-five thousand gold coins, and is followed by unknown individuals.
• Nalant and his subordinates enter Furnace Fortress and are welcomed into the Dwarves' palace, causing their followers to become uncertain and alarmed.

Character Developments

• Nalant: Proves himself as a capable and shrewd leader, winning the competition and securing a lucrative contract. He also demonstrates foresight by only betting a small amount on his own liquor to avoid drawing unwanted attention.
• Cory, Second Prince of the Bach Empire: Experiences a significant blow to his pride after his ridicule of Nalant is broadcast to the crowd. His actions and words are now at risk of becoming the subject of ridicule in knightly tales.
• Natasha: Shows her excitement and admiration for Nalant's victory, further solidifying their relationship.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Pride: Nalant's ambition is evident in his desire to become an arms dealer, while Cory's pride leads him to underestimate Nalant and suffer the consequences.
• Reputation and Legacy: The outcome of the competition will impact the reputations of those involved, with Nalant's victory potentially becoming a source of pride for Storm Territory, while Cory's actions may become a source of ridicule.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Cory: Their interaction highlights Cory's pride and Nalant's shrewdness, with Cory's ridicule of Nalant ultimately backfiring.
• Nalant and Natasha: Their relationship deepens as Natasha shows her excitement and admiration for Nalant's victory.
• Nalant and the Dwarves: Nalant's victory earns him the respect and welcome of the Dwarves, securing a contract for Storm Territory and potentially opening up new opportunities.
• Nalant and his followers: Nalant's subordinates, such as Big Stone, demonstrate their loyalty and trust in Nalant, following him into Furnace Fortress without question.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant is invited to the Dwarven palace and meets the King of the Hill and Master Muer.
• They discuss and agree on terms for Dwarven weapons in exchange for Storm Eye spirit.
• Nalant requests an advance order of weapons for his subordinates.
• Upon returning, Nalant finds gifts and invitations from various empires and duchies.
• He decides to host a banquet for all of them the day after tomorrow.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates his shrewdness and strategic thinking by planning to create a safe environment for himself and his territory through checks and balances among the factions.
• The King of the Hill and Master Muer show trust in Nalant and agree to his requests.

Significant Themes

• The power of alliances and checks and balances among factions.
• The importance of trust and reputation in business dealings.
• The influence of wealth and resources on political and social dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Nalant interacts with the King of the Hill and Master Muer, negotiating terms for their cooperation.
• Nalant discusses with Natasha the purchase of Emerald Strong Liquor in large quantities.
• Nalant gives Mario instructions to deliver invitations to the noble representatives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant learns that the delivery location for Storm Eye is near his original Blue Emerald Duchy, so he asks Natasha to change it to avoid suspicion.
• Nalant hosts a banquet for representatives of sixty-three duchies and five empires to discuss cooperation regarding the sale of Dwarf weapons.
• Nalant reveals that Storm Territory is on the Black Rock Plains and belongs to the Tulip Family, shocking the attendees.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates his diplomatic skills and business acumen by proposing a cooperative plan that benefits all parties involved.
• Natasha shows her loyalty and devotion to Nalant, feeling happy just being with him.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and mutual benefit: Nalant's proposal emphasizes the importance of cooperation and mutual gain, as he aims to create a win-win situation for both Storm Territory and the other duchies and empires.
• Honesty and transparency: Nalant chooses to reveal the truth about Storm Territory's origins, showing his honesty and openness, which helps build trust with the other nobles.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Natasha: They share a tender moment, expressing their affection for each other.
• Nalant and the noble representatives: Nalant interacts with the representatives of the duchies and empires, negotiating and discussing the cooperative plan. He shows respect and consideration for their interests while also asserting his own needs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant successfully signs contracts with the five great empires and numerous small duchies for the sale of weapons.
• He gifts wine to the representatives to strengthen ties and gain favor for Storm Territory.
• Nalant sets off on his return journey, choosing the route near the Beastfolk Empire despite Master Muer's warning.
• Sherry reports that a Beastfolk tribe of over a thousand is blocking their path, and Nalant orders a detour.
• They encounter and avoid several more Beastfolk tribes over the next few days, suggesting the Beastfolk are trying to intercept them.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness in handling the weapon sales and avoiding the Beastfolk.
• Master Muer shows concern for Nalant's safety and offers advice.
• The Beastfolk sage displays patience and strategic planning in waiting for Nalant's convoy.

Significant Themes

• The importance of alliances and diplomacy in politics and business, as seen in Nalant's wine gifts and contract signings.
• The dangers of traveling through enemy territory, highlighted by the Beastfolk's interception attempts.
• The value of intelligence and reconnaissance, emphasized by Sherry's crucial role in avoiding the Beastfolk.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Master Muer bid farewell, with Master Muer offering advice and Nalant showing appreciation.
• Nalant and Natasha discuss the potential interception by the Beastfolk, showing trust and concern for each other.
• The Beastfolk sage and Captain Savage Bull interact, displaying a hierarchical and respectful relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Beastfolk become suspicious of Nalant's party but later confirm they're heading towards Furnace Fortress.
• Nalant's party is surrounded by Beastfolk tribes at the edge of Withered Leaf Swamp.
• Nalant decides to venture deeper into the Beastfolk Empire to bypass the ambush.
• Nalant's party spends the night safely in a dense forest.
• Nalant's party encounters empty Beastfolk tribal camps and harvests Strength Fruits from them.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness by choosing to go deeper into the Beastfolk Empire instead of retreating.
• Raymond shows initiative and courage by suggesting a retreat and later reporting the discovery of Strength Fruits.
• The Fox Clan girl, Mia, shows concern for her grandfather's well-being and curiosity about the human party's actions.

Significant Themes

• Strategy and Decision Making: Nalant's decision to go deeper into the Beastfolk Empire showcases his ability to adapt and strategize in challenging situations.
• Resourcefulness: Nalant's party takes advantage of the empty Beastfolk camps to harvest Strength Fruits, demonstrating their ability to make the most of opportunities.
• Trust and Loyalty: Nalant's subordinates follow his orders without question, showing their trust and loyalty in his leadership.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Raymond have a productive working relationship, with Raymond providing valuable input and Nalant making decisive decisions.
• Mia and her grandfather, the Fox Clan elder, have a close relationship, with Mia showing concern for her grandfather's health and the elder sharing his strategic thoughts with her.
• The Minotaur captain, Captain Brute Bull, follows the Fox Clan elder's orders without question, demonstrating their hierarchical relationship and the elder's authority.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Fox Clan elder and his granddaughter wait for the human noble's party to fall into their ambush, but they discover that the humans have fled into Withered Leaf Swamp.
• Nalant's group continues to raid Beastfolk camps, harvesting Strength Fruits and significantly increasing the strength of his barbarian warriors.
• The Beastfolk tribes discover the theft of their Strength Fruits and begin a pursuit, led by the Fox Clan elder.

Character Developments

• Nalant: Becomes more confident and ambitious, willing to take risks to strengthen his subordinates.
• Fox Clan Elder: Shows concern for his granddaughter's safety and determination to uphold justice for the small tribes.
• Raymond and other barbarian warriors: Their strength increases rapidly after consuming Strength Fruits.

Significant Themes

• Greed and temptation: Nalant and the barbarians are tempted by the Strength Fruits and the rapid increase in their strength.
• Pursuit of power: Both Nalant and the Beastfolk tribes are driven by the desire to increase their power and influence.
• The consequences of actions: The theft of Strength Fruits leads to a massive pursuit by the Beastfolk, putting Nalant's group in danger.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Raymond: Nalant feeds Raymond and the other barbarian warriors Strength Fruits without restraint, leading to a significant increase in their strength.
• Fox Clan Elder and his granddaughter: The elder shows concern for his granddaughter's safety and agrees to let her help search for the human party.
• The Fox Clan Elder and the small tribe chiefs: The elder upholds justice for the small tribes and leads them in the pursuit of the human party.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant decides to split the group to draw away the pursuing Beastfolk.
• He leads Raymond and the Wild Wolf Knights to attack a Beastfolk camp, while Natasha continues fleeing with the main force.
• Nalant's group successfully eliminates the Beastfolk in the camp and harvests Strength Fruits from the nearby orchard.
• Nalant sets the camp on fire to attract the pursuing Beastfolk.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates strategic thinking and bravery in leading the raid.
• Raymond and the Wild Wolf Knights show improved combat skills and confidence.
• Natasha shows concern for Nalant's safety but accepts his decision.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (Nalant's decision to draw away the pursuers).
• Teamwork and trust (Nalant's confidence in his subordinates).
• Resourcefulness and adaptability (Nalant's use of the Strength Fruits and the camp raid).

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Natasha: Nalant reassures Natasha about his plan, showing care for her feelings.
• Nalant and Raymond: They work together effectively, with Nalant trusting Raymond's capabilities.
• Raymond and the Wild Wolf Knights: They fight as a cohesive unit, showing camaraderie and skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant's force splits, with the majority fleeing while Nalant and a small group of elite Magic Beast Knights act as bait.
• The Beastfolk pursue Nalant's group, led by the Fox Clan Sage who uses witchcraft to track them.
• Nalant and his group evade capture for a day and a night, but the Beastfolk encircle them, having been alerted by the Fox Clan Sage's witchcraft.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in luring the Beastfolk away from his main force.
• The Fox Clan Sage shows his intelligence and cunning in deducing Nalant's plan and using witchcraft to track him.
• Raymond and the barbarian knights significantly increase their strength by consuming Strength Fruits.

Significant Themes

• The theme of cunning and strategy is prominent, with both Nalant and the Fox Clan Sage using their intelligence to outmaneuver each other.
• The power of witchcraft is showcased, with the Fox Clan Sage using it to track Nalant and alert other Beastfolk tribes.
• The theme of perseverance is seen in Nalant's determination to protect his main force, despite being pursued and now encircled.

Character Interactions

• Nalant interacts with Raymond and the barbarian knights, showing confidence in their abilities and concern for their safety.
• The Fox Clan Sage interacts with the Beastfolk leaders, demonstrating his authority and wisdom in guiding their actions.
• Nalant interacts with Little Gray, relying on the little bird's scouting abilities to stay informed about the enemy's movements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant's group breaks through the first encirclement of beastfolk tribes led by the Greenskin Clan.
• They kill the Greenskin Clan leader and slaughter over five hundred lizardmen.
• The Fox Clan elder dispatches blood bats to summon the Empire's warriors, escalating the pursuit.
• Nalant's group continues fleeing, stripping Strength Fruit from nearby beastfolk tribal camps.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates strategic thinking and leadership by breaking through the encirclement and stripping Strength Fruit from the beastfolk.
• Raymond and the Wild Wolf Knights show improved strength and combat prowess after consuming Strength Fruit.
• The Fox Clan elder reveals his cunning and determination to eliminate Nalant, even involving the Empire's warriors.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and strategic planning (Nalant's group vs. the disorganized beastfolk tribes).
• The importance of resource management and adaptation (Nalant's decision to strip Strength Fruit).
• The consequences of underestimating an opponent (the beastfolk's initial complacency).

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Raymond: Nalant shows concern for his subordinates' well-being while maintaining discipline, while Raymond demonstrates loyalty and determination.
• Nalant and the Fox Clan elder: Their conflict escalates as the elder becomes more determined to eliminate Nalant, while Nalant continues to outmaneuver and outfight the beastfolk.
• Raymond and the other Wild Wolf Knights: They show camaraderie and shared determination to protect each other and follow Nalant's orders.

• Nalant and his group encounter two more tribes of Beastfolk (Pighead People) while traveling through the Beastfolk Empire.
• They defeat both tribes with improved strategy and increased strength from consuming Strength Fruits.
• Nalant continues to raid the Beastfolk camps, stealing their Strength Fruits.
• The Wise One, enraged by Nalant's repeated escapes, sends word to the border fortress and reorganizes the remaining blocking tribes.
• Meanwhile, along the Black Rock Plains border, human nobles and small Beastfolk tribes engage in constant skirmishes. The human nobles request aid from their empires, and a joint knight order is sent to support them.
• Nalant encounters a third wave of Beastfolk interception forces, which have learned to combine weaker tribes to increase their numbers.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant's party encounters two Beastfolk tribes in their final day's journey towards the border.
• Nalant uses a lime powder grenade to blind and defeat the Beastfolk leaders, leading to their defeat.
• Nalant's party faces a well-equipped Beastfolk army blocking their path to the Black Rock Plains.
• They decide to detour right, increasing their journey time.
• They encounter another small Beastfolk camp and raid it for Strength Fruit.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in dealing with the Beastfolk.
• Raymond and the barbarian knights grow stronger with each battle, improving their efficiency in combat.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perseverance and adaptability is shown through Nalant's determination to escape the Beastfolk Empire despite facing new challenges.
• The theme of growth and improvement is evident in Raymond and the barbarian knights' increasing strength and efficiency in battle.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Raymond have a tense interaction, with Raymond expressing his reluctance to eat more Strength Fruit, while Nalant insists on raiding the Beastfolk camp.
• Nalant's relationship with the barbarian knights is one of command and discipline, with him giving orders and them following without question, despite their personal feelings.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant and his party, while fleeing from the Beastfolk Empire's forces, plunder Strength Fruit orchards from several minor Beastfolk tribes along the border.
• The human allied army, led by minor nobles from Glory Continent, engages in a battle with the Beastfolk small tribes' army, ultimately retreating to the border fortress.
• The human allied army, frustrated with the imperial knights' inaction, decides to launch a desperate attack on the Beastfolk forces gathered before the gorge.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates his cunning and ruthlessness in raiding Beastfolk tribes, showing no mercy despite the tribes' pleas.
• The minor nobles from Glory Continent, initially timid and cautious, grow increasingly frustrated and determined to fight the Beastfolk after witnessing their atrocities and the imperial knights' inaction.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in power and attitude between the minor nobles from Glory Continent and the imperial knights from the Sacred Alliance.
• The growing frustration and desperation of the human allied army, leading to a potential suicidal charge against the Beastfolk forces.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and his party interact with the Beastfolk tribes, showing no mercy as they raid their Strength Fruit orchards.
• The minor nobles from Glory Continent interact with the imperial knights, growing increasingly dissatisfied with their cautious approach to the Beastfolk threat.
• The human allied army interacts with the Beastfolk forces gathered before the gorge, ultimately deciding to launch a desperate attack despite the imperial knights' warnings.