Volume 16: Mists and Illusions, Chapter 21: Another Ingenious Move

"Sir, Bruce Fortress is crucial to both Homer and us, and I think no one would overlook this, especially in the current situation. I'm afraid it would be too difficult to seize Bruce Fortress, with more than ten thousand regular troops stationed within. Our strength is far inferior; we have no chance at all," Fran shook his head, signaling that it was unlikely. Facing off against over ten thousand Homer regular troops, especially when they were firmly entrenched in the city, was unimaginable for an emerging self-defense army of three thousand.

"Hmm, Fran, rest assured, I have not lost my mind to the point of wanting to forcibly storm Bruce Fortress. A conventional battle is definitely not realistic, but I have been thinking of trying other methods," Komer's mouth curled into a sinister smile.