Side Story 97: The Two Strategists (4)

Did we scare them a little too much?

With permission to land still nowhere in sight, Bittegald had come all the way to Rudek's flagship to complain.

"We did notify them in advance, though..."

Even Luluria, who had come along, looked troubled.

I can't exactly blame the people of Suist for feeling that way. This is something the Aarsel side will have to calm down somehow. Well, besides...

"Given our original objective, hasn't this worked out rather well?"

Wickhart was right.

Of course, the crowd likely included plenty of spies from various countries. They must have been unnerved when they saw the forces we had brought. It feels like we went a little overboard, but at this point, we've already accomplished half our objective.

"However, with the confusion on this scale, I am somewhat concerned about securing our safety after we land."

The person sighing was Rasasha, Bittegald's close aide. The other was a general named Volk, who nodded emphatically at Rasasha's words...