If you played by the book, you would try to avoid places like forests and gorges when moving your army since the enemy might ambush you. However, in Marquis Maroon’s case, they had already been delayed a lot, and time was running short.

‘A bit of risk is manageable.’

If she was being honest, Marquis Maroon would much rather have the enemy appear. They hadn’t even had a proper battle, yet were continuing to lose time. She really didn’t like it.

***

“Is everything prepared?”

“Yes, everything’s been done as you ordered, Ma’am.”

Eliza checked the situation with subordinates that Siegfried had given her. The ones receiving and moving according to her instructions was Ghost Group 7. Among the Ghost members, Group 7 specialized in assassinations and frequently received secret missions rather than ones having to do with individual strength. If those given to Jake were soldiers who prioritized strength, then those given to Eliza focused on secrecy. By sending with her those who could move secretly and stealthily, Siegfried had made them into her hands and feet.

From the moment Eliza had accepted the assignment, there had been something she had instructed Ghost Group 7. However, that instruction...