Magu Town.
In the mayor's residence, Sifa read the battle report.
"Silent Castle has been taken. Between the thieves, surrendered troops, and our own soldiers now stationed there..."
"There are more than two thousand men in total."
"There are also six hundred prisoners. Red Scorpion and the other officers are working to persuade them to surrender."
After reading the report, Sifa handed it to Abrio.
The blond giant finished reading and said, "So this is the bait you've thrown to the Rose School?"
Sifa nodded slightly and smiled. "Two thousand men. Not too many, not too few."
"Just enough to take Magu Town and Silent Castle, but still a force Abidos would feel confident defeating."
Abrio set down the report. "For last night's operation, I thought you'd have an Iron-blooded Knight lead the army. Demigods of that type are well suited to warfare, after all."
Sifa shook his head. "That would make it too easy for Abidos to suspect that we have a Weather Warlock on our side."
"A Mysticologist makes them less likely to draw that connection."
Abrio sighed. "Are all Conspirers as terrifying as you?"
Sifa chuckled without answering.
Abrio continued, "So what do we do now? Just sit here and wait?"
Sifa nodded. "Yes. We wait for Abidos to send troops to suppress Silent Castle. Before long, they'll discover..."
"That Silent Castle has become a swamp, one that will gradually drag their army in."
"And leave them unable to advance or retreat."
Abrio shrugged. "I've already sent the 'crew' to scout the routes they'll have to take. If Abidos deploys its troops, I'll let you know."
Sifa nodded. "Good."
Soon, afternoon arrived.
It was Monday.
After instructing Katarina not to let anyone disturb him, Sifa quietly waited for three o'clock.
When the clock on the wall struck