Stein Rays's Move (24): Borldras's Caliber

“Glantz-sama's unit will remain here. We'll keep Golber in check from this position.”

Heath Fort had been captured. The moment we entered the office, Glantz-sama declared firmly:

“What?! But...!”

As if to cut off my protest, Glantz-sama held up a hand and continued.

“I understand what you're trying to say, Roa. If we're going to fight Lucifal, we'll need every soldier we can get. But what will happen to Heath Fort and the northern part of Golber we've worked so hard to secure if we march off with our entire army?”

“We could leave the bare minimum of troops...”

“This isn't like you, Roa. Your plan—your plan all hinges on Rays-sama still being alive. If we abandon everything and return to Rudek... what will people think?”

Glantz-sama was right. The Tenth Knight Order had to advance with an air of confidence. And with Rays-sama still alive, there was no way we could leave the forts we'd captured undefended.

As for the small forts captured by the Second Knight Order, we'd left the bare minimum of soldiers there to keep watch over the surrendered troops. But if we withdrew completely, there was no telling what they might do.

Having Glantz-sama, known throughout the region as one of Rays-sama's close aides, stationed at Heath Fort would carry enormous weight with the other forts that had surrendered...