Battle Tactics

"Looks like our negative assumption came true." Gabriel spoke at the table.

"Yes, father. But at least… we are prepared." Lucius replied.

"Is that why you gathered the guards last week and set them to the borders?" Lita questioned.

"Yes, the guards have been sent to be ready for any impending conflict Countess." Captain Donald answered.

"I see… but do we know where they are going to attack us from?" Lita asked further.

"We do have some intel," John added.

"Indeed, my love. Our informants have been giving us information regularly. After all, their business is getting affected too." Gabriel replied.

The informants were none other than the merchants that have been wronged by the Viscount. While they were prevented from entering the territory, the merchants themselves were interconnected and had good relations with other merchants inside the territory.