The corruption was serious, but for the moment, it was only a minor episode. Dealing with two company commanders did not greatly affect the Prince's Army's overall fighting strength.
Chris had punished the two men swiftly and severely, without delaying the army's march toward Votradnoi.
Connie, who had set out two days ahead, had already taken Votradnoi. She had only a provisional infantry regiment of a thousand soldiers drawn from the Second and Third Infantry Regiments. Their numbers were small, but nearly all of them were veterans or staunch supporters of the prince, and they were a capable fighting force.
Aside from them, two hundred players had gone with her. They were not interested in the main war storyline and wanted to get to Votradnoi early to see the sights instead.
To prevent players from wandering off, weakening their collective strength, and causing trouble, Chris had simply used the system to prohibit them from leaving the main force.
Wanted to go to Votradnoi on your own?
Sorry, the map ahead has not been unlocked. Please advance the main storyline.
Didn't want to follow the main storyline but still wanted to go to Votradnoi? That was fine too. Just take Connie's side quest.
If they didn't want to do that, they could travel with the main force. They didn't even have to fight; serving as support troops was fine.
Whatever else might be said about them, the educated, knowledgeable players were more than capable of leading a team of combat engineers, as long as they weren't deliberately trying to cause trouble.
But without any restrictions at all, Chris was certain that some players would get bored and roam all over the world-Minisia, Bohemia, Raitelia. Some might even build their own ships to explore overseas.
The players would certainly enjoy playing that