The first matter for any command staff as they entered battle was to become up to date with the situation.

The defensive line that Lieutenant-General Bison oversaw had a rapid response system in place. The conditions of the Kobrook Republic’s strongholds were reported on a numerical scale from 1 to 10 to make the reports prompt and accurate. 

1~3 signified that an attack was defendable with the resources on-site. Meanwhile, 4~6 indicated that they required reinforcements, and 7~10 signified that they would not be able to defend even with additional reinforcements and needed to retreat.

Using this simple code, the Kobrook Republic’s borderlines were able to swiftly receive situational reports and respond in haste.

The messengers reported in a similar fashion at present.

“Fort Lientz is a 5.”

“Fortress Belluno is a 5.”

“Fort Brunico is presently a 2.”

“Fortress Merano is a 6.”

“Fort Bolzano is a 5.”

Bison’s expression turned grave.

‘So four of the five forts require reinforcements?’

It was evident that this was more of a coordinated operation than he had initially thought.

According to their system of defense, it was advised that at least three out of the five strongholds were in their hands at any one time for their arrangement to take effect.

The reserve troops on standby at the three castles amounted to 40,000 men. They had to be distributed among the four endangered forts to save them.

‘Excluding Fort Brunico, at least two out of the remaining four forts need to survive. In that case…’

Lieutenant-General Bison...