Alfonso, upon hearing Clemence's words, erupted in a furious tirade: "Clemence, do you even realize what you're saying? Once that defensive line is complete, do you know the cost in casualties it will take to breach it? It will be countless soldiers' blood and lives! We cannot, due to temporary fatigue and difficulty, allow such a defensive line to be established!"

"I am responsible for the soldiers' lives," Clemence retorted sharply, his gaze firm and unwavering.

Soren, meanwhile, listened quietly to their argument, his face devoid of expression, his eyes fixed on the map as if searching for the next strategic move within the complex terrain.

"Teacher Breyer, in your opinion, what should our next course of action be?" Soren suddenly looked up, turning to Breyer, his tone filled with respect and anticipation.

From the moment Breyer agreed to take Corena as his student and vowed to protect him on his return to the Imperial Capital,

However, he did not resent the change, but rather felt a sense of relief.

Soren's cunning and wit reminded him of his younger self, and the Crown Prince's courage and魄力 gave him a glimpse of the future of the empire.

"Your Highness, I believe we should act as soon as possible, but we must not act rashly." Breyer pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "We need to develop a thorough plan that takes into account the soldiers' rest and morale, while ensuring that we can quickly break the defensive line and reduce unnecessary casualties."

Soren nodded in agreement.

He knew the cruelty and ruthlessness of war, and therefore cherished the lives of his soldiers even more.

He did not want to see any unnecessary sacrifices, only to achieve victory through wisdom and strategy.

"Then, let Corena develop the next action plan, and Teacher Breyer will be responsible for supervising its implementation. Does anyone have any objections?" Soren suddenly said in a clear voice, his words revealing his complete trust in Corena.

Corena, who had been silently observing from the sidelines, was taken aback, clearly not expecting Soren to entrust such an important task to her.

She met Soren's encouraging gaze, her small face flushing red, her heart both excited and nervous.

"Royal Brother! And Teacher, rest assured, I will definitely not let you down," Corena stood up and guaranteed in a firm tone.

She and Yasso had come to this war with the idea of ​​establishing achievements with their royal brother, but so far, except for the battle in Devil's Canyon, where they attacked and suppressed the defeated troops of the Northwest rebels, they had mostly been watching the battle from the sidelines. Even in the Battle of Fort Mons, they were only responsible for killing the rebels who escaped from the fort on the periphery. This made the two feel quite bored and listless.

At this moment, hearing Soren's appointment, Corena's spirits were immediately lifted, and she rubbed her hands in preparation for a major battle.

In contrast, Yasso had no interest in formulating a battle plan and even dozed off to sleep.

Seeing this, Soren kicked him in the butt in anger.

"You assist Corena and stop embarrassing me here," Soren said angrily.

The tent was filled with laughter for a while, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

After a long time, Soren put away his smile and said seriously, "Commander Alfonso!"

"Yes, Your Highness!" Alfonso stood up in response, his expression solemn.

"Does your legion need to rest?" Soren asked.

He already had a plan in mind, preparing to entrust the task of attacking Fulga City to Alfonso's legion,

Alfonso immediately understood Soren's intention. After pondering for a moment, he replied, "We can set off early tomorrow morning!" He assured Soren, his tone full of determination and confidence.

Soren nodded, expressing his satisfaction with their efficiency and determination.

After all, Alfonso's legion had only just arrived to join forces today, and it did need some time for a short rest and preparation.

"Good! Then early tomorrow morning, I will personally lead the Knights and the Crossbow Cavalry to set off with you," Soren said decisively. His gaze swept across everyone's faces, and finally stopped on Corena, "Corena, your plan must be thorough and meticulous. We must ensure victory in this battle!"

Hearing Soren announce that he was about to set off again, Breyer's heart stirred, and he instantly understood Soren's intention. He looked at Soren with a deep gaze and said in a firm tone, "Your Highness, since you have decided to set off again, then I will let Rein accompany you as your capable assistant."

Breyer said this to ensure Soren's safety, after all, Rein was a powerful eighth-order knight, and his presence would undoubtedly add a strong guarantee to Soren.

Soren nodded slightly upon hearing this, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

Originally, Clemence wanted to dissuade Soren from setting off on the grounds of safety, but seeing such a powerful lineup around Soren, he tactfully chose to remain silent.

In this expedition, Soren's two ten-thousand-strong Royal Guard legions already had four eighth-order powerhouses stationed.

In addition to Hiltin and the soon-to-join Rein, the number of eighth-order powerhouses around Soren would reach six.

With such strength, even if they encountered unfavorable situations on the battlefield, it would be enough to protect Soren's safe retreat.

At this moment, Yasso walked over with a bitter face and pleaded, "Royal Brother, I also want to go with you to help you."

Soren looked at Yasso, a trace of pity flashed in his eyes, but he still shook his head firmly and said, "Your strength is still too weak, only fourth-order. On the battlefield, I cannot be distracted to protect you. You should stay in the rear, study hard, and improve your strength.

3

Hearing Soren's refusal, although Yasso was a little disappointed, he also understood Soren's worries and expectations,

He nodded silently, secretly determined to work harder to cultivate and strive to become his royal brother's capable assistant as soon as possible.

Corena frowned, her face full of unwillingness and confusion, and said, "Royal Brother, it doesn't seem to make much sense for you to send troops now. Why don't you wait until we have planned a complete battle plan before taking action?"

Soren looked at Corena quietly, his eyes filled with warmth and understanding. He slowly reached out his hand and gently rubbed Corena's hair.

Soren smiled and spoke, his voice steady and powerful: "Your plans are mainly used to actively attack the rebel army's defense line. This is a frontal contest. And the action I am about to take is aimed at intercepting the 200,000 rebel troops who are preparing to retreat to Fulga City. I am doing this to reduce the pressure we face in the future siege."

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