960 The Frontline - Part 12

"To begin – we'll plunge straight into it, shall we? We all know why we are gathered. We are the advance force. I'm sure you know our intentions. The Verna forces are marching this way. It will only be a matter of days before they arrive. It is our objective to punch through their marching line before they do," General Karstly said. "It is that simple. I wonder, are there any questions?"

A hand as thick as a bear paw immediately drifted into the air. Oliver recognized the uniform of a Blackthorn man immediately.

"Yes, Colonel?" General Karstly said.

"Why?" The man responded bluntly. "For what reason are we attempting to punch through their line with a mere five thousand men?"