Turning the Tide (Part 1)

"This way, Thrud will be forced to spread her still weakened army thin, making it easier for us to conquer our real targets since she won't realize that most of the cities that we'll siege are just a diversion.

"On top of that, by observing which fortresses she focuses on the most and which she leaves exposed instead, we can catch a glimpse of her long-term strategy. With a bit of luck, we'll understand where she is going to strike next and prepare in advance.

"As for the why the two of you have been chosen for this mission, it's because you'll represent the Kingdom in the battle for Zehnma." Queen Sylpha pointed at a city in the Nestrar region, located near the new border that Gentor's charge had created.

"Just the two of us?" Tista was flabbergasted.