The council chamber was filled with a tense silence. Michael and Dominic's expressions were somber as the count proceeded with his orders.
"The Pamir Empire seems to be focusing its main offensive on the Elonia Kingdom, leaving the northwestern planet relatively intact. Therefore, we will march to aid the Elonia Kingdom. All nobles and knights from the northeastern planet will take selected soldiers to the front lines. This includes everyone present here, myself included," Count Charles declared.
The faces of those gathered reflected their solemn determination, Michael and Dominic among them.
The selected troops would march first to reinforce the Elonia Kingdom. Although it was unusual for the Pamir Empire to target Elonia initially, whenever they did, it always resulted in heavy casualties. The burden of responsibility was immense.