Became a Strategist with a 100 Intelligence and 100% Accuracy

"Is it true that Hispil Castle has fallen?"

"It is."

At Vanessa’s words, Karelia stroked her chin and muttered.@@novelbin@@

"…It feels as if the Serpina Army is right at our doorstep."

For now, the Roland Army and the Hesna Army were still positioned in the north, keeping Serpina's forces from expanding unchecked.

However, seeing the Brans Army—once thought to be the bulwark of the central continent—crumble like autumn leaves was a shocking development, even for Karelia.

"It’s an astonishing blitzkrieg. The moment Kelstein Castle fell, they advanced like a lightning strike."

"We should begin preparations as well."

"Preparations? What do you mean?"

Vanessa nodded.

"Even if the Brans Army hasn’t been completely defeated yet, at this rate, the Serpina Army will soon reach the borders of the Roland and Hesna Armies. That’s when we must strike."

"Vanessa, I understand your reasoning, but… No matter how powerful the Serpina Army may be, they will struggle to hold such a vastly expanded frontline. Moreover, the Aishus Army is positioned to the east, having already consolidated the neighboring nations. Roland Zenith is no fool—he won’t make a move while Hesna remains at his side."

The four southern nations were in a delicate balance—none could attack another without inviting retaliation, yet none dared to propose an alliance first.

For years, this fragile stability had persisted, locking the southern continent in an unspoken stalemate.

But with Serpina's aggressive expansion into the central continent, that equilibrium had begun to collapse.

"A window of opportunity will present itself. Serpina is a war-hungry ruler."

"Hmm… But even if we time it perfectly and attack the Roland Army, wouldn’t that put us in direct contact with the Serpina Army? That would stretch our frontlines even further. Are we truly prepared for that?"

At present, the Karelia Army bordered two nations—Roland to the north and Ohana to the east.