We'd won against the southern rebels, but as a result, no one could gauge which way this civil war would turn. As they each murmured among themselves with grave expressions, the crown prince was, surprisingly, composed.
"The Hungarian mercenaries hired by the Duke's army have been wreaking havoc on the supply lines, so the Grand Duke's army chose to withdraw strategically. But that also means the enemy's main force has drawn closer to the capital."
A strategic retreat, then. When at a disadvantage, pulling back is sound strategy, but it's a double-edged sword. The moment the soldiers mistake a withdrawal for a defeat, the situation can spin out of control.
"The order given to us is to cut across Selthausen and Konstanz and capture Radensdorf. If we can capture the enemy's home base, we can end this civil war with our own hands."
The mood soared.
A deep yearning seemed to bloom.
