Volume 14: Accumulate Thinly, Erupt Mightily, Chapter 17: One Step Ahead

This seemed like a cause for optimism, but intuition told Komer that there were likely too many hidden dangers behind it. The calmer and more normal it appeared, the more it indicated something ominous, but Komer couldn't figure out what Philip was planning to do. What could he do, or rather, what did he dare to do? Even with the full support of the Galle Region, the mere forces of Homer and Galle would probably have a hard time confronting the kingdom's army. The two lords in the North would not be able to provide much substantial support and aid to Homer and Galle, not to mention their average relations with the two southern lords and the powerful pressure from the beastmen on the Northern Border that demanded their full attention, leaving no spare strength to involve themselves elsewhere. The kingdom probably took this into account when they dared to make such a bold judgment.