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Kremon's words caused Alfonso to frown slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

The military force he now controlled exceeded 150,000, a number far beyond Kremon's expectations.

When Alfonso first arrived here, he only led forces from five regions. In a short period, his army had expanded to such a massive scale, which was truly astonishing.

Kremon couldn't help but secretly marvel at Alfonso's military talent and expansion speed, but at the same time, he became even more determined to wait for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to arrive before making a decision.

After all, this matter involved not only military issues but also the potential political landscape and future direction of the northwestern provinces.

He had to act cautiously to ensure the empire's safety and stability.

Soren steadily entered the main tent, his gaze pausing on Alfonso before offering a polite smile and greeting him.

For Alfonso, this was the first time he had personally seen the legendary Seventh Prince—no, he should now be respectfully addressed as Crown Prince. He was also the adopted son of his younger sister, a dual identity that made Soren appear even more distinguished in his eyes.

Alfonso took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Your Highness, I am here to represent the northwestern nobles and offer an explanation."

His words were filled with respect and sincerity.

Soren's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "Oh?" he responded softly, the use of "explanation" rather than "negotiation" piquing his interest.

Alfonso began to elaborate in detail: "At the beginning of Prince Collen's rebellion, our garrison was suddenly attacked by Collen's rebel army. In that critical moment, to maintain our combat effectiveness to the greatest extent, I quickly led the legion in an orderly retreat. We fought as we retreated, and finally, we successfully withdrew to Hawksey City. There, we joined forces with the local noble coalition to build a solid defense line against Collen's rebel army."

He paused and continued, "The nobles of the Province of Weiss Ann hold a clear opposition to Collen's rebellion. During this time, they gave us tremendous support, fighting alongside us and successfully containing the main force of Collen's rebel army."

Soren nodded as he listened, a look of approval on his face.

After all, two hundred thousand troops, even if they just stood still and let him kill them, would be a time-consuming and arduous task.

Therefore, he felt gratitude and respect in his heart for Alfonso and his legion's contribution.

As the saying goes, 'The best strategist wins without a glorious battle.' It means that those who are truly skilled in warfare do not always have outwardly glorious achievements, but through ingenious layouts and far-reaching strategies, they nip potential crises in the bud before the war breaks out, thereby minimizing the harm caused by the war.

Such people are called strategists, and their wisdom and foresight are often more crucial than bravery on the battlefield.

Alfonso was such a person.

Since Breuer's death, he had taken over the position of Minister of Military Affairs of the Empire, and his ability had been widely recognized.

In comparison, Kremon was clearly inferior in this regard.

Alfonso's resume might not seem as brilliant as some of the generals with illustrious battle achievements, but his value lay in the unknown behind-the-scenes arrangements and crisis resolutions.

"Where exactly are those two hundred thousand troops of Collen's rebel army now?" Soren's tone revealed a keen insight into military dynamics. He did not ask too much about the nobles of Willis Province, but instead focused on the movements of the rebels.

This was undoubtedly a way of showing those present that he was willing to put this matter aside while also acknowledging that the nobles of Willis Province firmly stood on the side of the empire and would not be held responsible for the northwestern rebellion in the future.

Alfonso and the nobles of Willis Province present keenly captured the deeper meaning in Soren's words, and they all breathed a sigh of relief, the big stone in their hearts finally falling to the ground.

Alfonso then quickly provided the latest intelligence: "Collen's rebel army has withdrawn from the Province of Testke and is currently building a defense line in Fulga City, apparently preparing to engage in a prolonged confrontation with the empire."

Upon hearing this, Soren turned his gaze to Hiltin.

Hiltin immediately understood and quickly unfurled a large map depicting the northwestern provinces.

From Hiltin's skillful cooperation, Kremon saw a clue—Hiltin had completely sided with Crown Prince Soren.

He was not at all surprised by this.

"Your Highness, please take a look." Hiltin pointed to the location of Fulga City on the map. "If the rebels build a defense line here, they can take advantage of the surrounding terrain, especially the crisscrossing Vici Mountains, to strengthen their strategic depth. At the same time, they may also build walls here to further consolidate the defense line."

Soren carefully examined the map, already calculating how to break through this soon-to-be-formed defense line.

This defense line had indeed appeared in the game.

In the game's setting, it was built in the later stages of the war, when the battle situation was unfavorable.

Compared to this point in time in reality, it was a full three years ahead of schedule.

Once this Fulga defense line was completely established, it would provide solid protection for Prince Collen, ultimately prolonging the life of his principality by ten years.

But this ten-year extension would be a disaster for the empire.

This defense line would not only lengthen the timeline of the war, but it could also drag down the empire's economy and plunge the people into endless suffering.

Soren knew this very well, and he absolutely could not let such a thing happen again.

As the crown prince of the empire, the future emperor, he did not want to inherit a riddled and dilapidated empire in the future.

Alfonso was obviously aware of the seriousness of the problem, and he immediately suggested to Soren: "Your Highness, this matter is of great importance, and we must not delay. Once the defense line is established, it will bring immeasurable damage to the future development of the empire. We must take immediate action to prevent the establishment of the defense line."

Kremon, however, held a different opinion. He immediately objected: "Your Highness, I don't think we can act rashly now. The First Legion and the Third Army have just experienced two arduous battles, and the soldiers have not yet had sufficient rest and reorganization. If we rashly march to attack Fulga City at this time, it is easy to cause a mutiny. Moreover, if we fight with a tired army, the chances of winning are too low."