All able-bodied men capable of wielding weapons had already been sent to the front lines, leaving only the bare minimum to guard the capital. Despite these efforts, they had barely managed to hold back the enemy's vanguard. The growing pressure was steadily pushing the front line to its breaking point.
"Your Majesty, nearly 30,000 troops from the Kingdom of Lania's reinforcements have already arrived at the border. Additional forces are en route, and the full force of 100,000 soldiers is expected to assemble within three or four days. Please do not be overly concerned. They are doing their utmost," Chancellor Mark explained, his expression troubled.
Privately, Mark seethed at Lania's calculated moves. If they intended to send reinforcements, why not deploy their elite border troops instead of conscripting private armies from noble families in the rear?