Became a Strategist with a 100 Intelligence and 100% Accuracy

Upon arriving at the royal palace, I found that the generals stationed at Valharat Castle—including Airen—were already gathering.@@novelbin@@

I exchanged a brief nod with her before finding a seat and waiting for the rest to assemble.

Not long after, once everyone who needed to be present had arrived, Yuri, seated on the throne, spoke in a serious tone.

"I apologize for calling you all so suddenly in the middle of your duties. You’ve probably heard the news on your way here, so let’s skip the pleasantries and get straight to the point."

She closed her eyes for a moment before slowly opening them and speaking again.

"The Serpina Army has invaded Zelstrom Castle with a force of seventy thousand troops."

Zelstrom was a fortress to the north of Valharat, formerly the capital of the Charam Army’s territory.

It was currently being defended by Epinnel, who had been appointed as its lord.

Based on Yuri’s summary, Zelstrom Castle held approximately fifty-three thousand soldiers.

Valharat had sixty thousand, while Raklein Castle had sixty-nine thousand troops stationed.

"This is the situation. Now, here’s what I think. Losing Zelstrom Castle would put us in a difficult position. We went through a lot of effort to expand our territory, so I’d prefer to keep it. That’s why I’m considering sending reinforcements. What do you all think?"

At her words, Jinor bowed his head slightly before responding.

"It may be possible to defend the castle, but I am more concerned about what comes afterward."

"Afterward?"

"If we divert forces to reinforce Zelstrom, Serpina’s army may immediately deploy additional troops to attack another location."

"Well, that wouldn’t be too bad, right? They can’t attack all three fortresses at once."

"That is true… but if we continue to deplete our forces in this manner, we may find ourselves at a serious disadvantage before long."

"So, Jinor, what’s your opinion?"

"Surrendering Zelstrom Castle may be the best course of action."