"In that case, the enemy has given us an opportunity..."
Catherine Carter pondered Leonard Churchill's recent words; the "ritual" had broadened her horizons.
Suddenly, she thought of something and said, "Oh, and there's one more thing! I've heard there's been some abnormalities in the East Wilderness recently. Ever since the New King of Orlan ascended to the throne, he's been relentlessly promoting the war situation, capturing able-bodied men and slaves. The whole country is shrouded in a terrifying atmosphere, filled with complaints..."
As they exchanged glances, the two understood each other tacitly.
Normally, the first order of business in war would be to calm the public's heart, avoiding chaos at all costs.
Only by presenting a united front can one possibly concentrate forces to defeat the enemy.
Even those in power often conceal the unfavorable outcomes of the war to prevent public unrest.