Chapter 11

Chapter 10 – The Republic’s Ploy (1)

“There are ten total forts in our Western Front. These ten forts block all the conventional routes through the Grey Mountains. However….” Milton looked straight at Nelson’s eyes before continuing, “It’s not possible to block every single path through these rough mountains.”

Milton pointed to a part of the map as he spoke.

“That’s the Valley of the Winds.”

“Yes. The terrain is rough, and the road is narrow, but it’s possible to pass through. A fort just hasn’t been built there since the path is so narrow.”

“Right. Three different forts perform reconnaissance missions in that area. If some enemy does dare to cross that path, it’ll be easy to defeat them by raining arrows down on them from the top of the valley. There was no need to install a fortress with such advantageous terrain.”

“Yes, it’s an area that is so advantageous for us that there was no need for a fortress. However, that’s a blind spot.”