Just as Nightingale had said, Camilla looked so tired and weak mainly because of her mental anxiety.
In just two days, she had recovered to her normal state, as if the moment of helplessness and confusion had never existed.
Roland heaved a sigh of relief.
Camilla's ability was very important for long-range ambushes.
Even though the other party's gaze towards him was a little more guarded and distant compared to when they first returned, it made him feel a lot more natural.
He knew that Butler was still worried about Joan, but he suppressed his uneasiness for the time being.
She had a more important responsibility on her shoulders.
Apart from Roland, Tilly, Anna and Nightingale, no other witches, especially Lightning, knew about Joan's disappearance.
Roland had heard a lot about the Neverwinter Exploration Group established by the little girl, and he knew that Joan was a member. Lightning and Maggie had formed the outermost perimeter of the First Army, and they had not left the battlefield for several months. It was not hard to imagine the pressure they were under. Moreover, Lightning had been injured by the Magic Slayer, so they could not afford to make any mistakes. Therefore, it was better to keep this kind of worrisome news a secret.
In the following week, he repeatedly traveled between the Third Border City, the weapon testing ground and the castle's conference room to decide on the final ambush plan. Since the Magic Slayer was much more agile and faster than the Devilbeasts, it was much more difficult to carry out the ambush plan.
Roland had thought that he could finalize the plan in two or three days, but he ran into a lot of trouble during the simulation. Fortunately, this was a joint project, and with the cooperation of many parties, he finally came up with a feasible plan.
A week later, the decision-making meeting was held in the underground hall of the Third Border City.
Alethea was the first to speak.
She manipulated the magic core and projected an illusion in front of everyone. The light curtain, which was several meters long, looked like a window hanging in the air, showing the scene behind the ruins of Taquila.
Since the illusion was not a real window, they could not poke their head through it, so their field of vision was a little narrow. The Five-Colored Stone could not be adjusted, so it was difficult to observe the surroundings. However, it happened to be facing the demons' only supply line, which provided a convenient and intuitive reference for planning an ambush route.
[This blood line runs from northeast to southwest. Almost every day, there would be a team providing Red Mist to the demons stationed in the ruins. Ten months ago, when Lorgar first discovered the demons and Ashes began to locate them, there were three teams. From this, it could be seen that the enemy had lost and the number of troops they had left since Operation Torch began. Since there was only one supply line, the senior demons wouldn't stray too far from it if they planned to retreat. "
"Is there no way to disguise the blood lines?" Vendy was still a little worried.
[As long as the demons still need the Red Mist to survive, this is the most reliable information. Although she had answered similar questions many times before, Alethea still explained patiently, "They have indeed used the tactic of transporting a large amount of Red Mist to conceal the direction of the main attack, or carrying a large amount of Red Mist on their backs to carry out long-range attacks, but they have never compressed the demand for Red Mist to conceal the movement of the main force — because that would be suicidal. "
"In fact, it's easy to understand," Agatha added. "If the demons really have a method that doesn't rely on the Red Mist, they can bypass the frontline station and directly attack the interior of Graycastle. Whether they attack from the Misty Forest or occupy the Hermes Plateau, they will pose a much greater threat to us. The Obelisk made with the help of the God's Stone mine is no longer a stronghold that they have to defend. "
Seeing that no one had any objections, Alethea continued, "The supply team is basically made up of modified Siege Beasts and a few Mad Demon guards. They pose no threat to the Special Operations Team and the 'Seagull', so the interception is mainly to guard against the Devilbeasts flying in the sky." "
"As for the location," she pointed to Edith, "I very much agree with this mortal's judgment. Let her speak." "
"This is the result of the joint efforts of the General Staff and all of you." The Pearl of the Northern Region smiled. "Of course, it's also inseparable from the map provided by Lightning and Miss Maggie. Please take a look at the report in your hands. The east side of the Blood Line is almost flat, and the forest is very sparse. It's not suitable for the Special Operations Team to hide, but it's an ideal view for the 'Seagull'. The west side is much more complicated. Not only is the terrain undulating, but there's also a small hill. "
Roland flipped open the report on the table. One of the pages was a simple map. Compared to the high-definition version that Soroya had explored, this map was undoubtedly much simpler. It was probably roughly drawn by Lightning in a very short period of time with Maggie while flying at high speed. Although it couldn't be used for precise tasks such as guiding the march or artillery strikes, it could at least give people a general idea of the situation behind the Taquila.
"The terrain on this side can only be seen a little through the phantom instrument, so we need to use the map to fill in the gaps. And there are three locations that are more suitable for Miss Andrea to launch her shooting formation. From north to south, they are the top of the hill, the forest at the foot of the hill, and a raised foothill. "
"The best place to shoot is the top of the hill," Roland said.
Although the "hill" was not more than 100 meters high and looked more like a lump of earth from afar, it was still the highest point within a thousand miles. For a sniper, there was nothing more important than vision. Shooting from a high place not only gave them a longer range, but also allowed them to catch the target flying close to the ground.
"Indeed, Miss Andrea said so too," Edith nodded. "But this hill is quite far from the supply line. If the 'Seagull' intercepts the Magic Slayer, the Special Operations Team will have to travel a lot longer. Similarly, the top of the hill is not well hidden, and flying Devilbeasts can easily spot them. If something happens, the 'Seagull' will not be able to rescue them. Most importantly, it's not within the range of the phantom instrument. "
Roland pondered over the meaning of this sentence. "You're worried about... the demons?"
"It's the only high point in the area where we can overlook the whole situation. If I were stationed there, I wouldn't be at ease if I didn't take precautions. Although Lightning said that the demons did not seem to be prepared, it's better to be cautious when it comes to a war involving magic power. For example, you set up the Sigil of Screaming at the source of the Redwater River. It can be used as an early warning even without troops stationed there. And the Special Operations Team's trump card is secrecy. If we're exposed, we won't be able to attack. "
"To be honest, in the Union era, the most difficult thing to explain to mortals was magic power." Just then, Alethea's voice came into Roland's mind. Judging from the reactions of the others, it was undoubtedly a private message. "The way they think is like they live in another world, and they rarely consider magic power. But this mortal is different... You have a few interesting people under your command." "
"That's because you've never taught them seriously. Geniuses are always the minority. Education is the most effective way to improve the overall strength of a civilization. " Roland replied naturally and then looked at Edith. "So where did you choose?"
"The jungle at the foot of the hill," Alethea said without hesitation. "It has a narrow field of vision, but it's also good for concealment. We can shoot at targets in the air, and we can support Princess Tilly at any time. The foothills are closer and there's no lack of woods to hide in, but it's almost next to the Taquila Ruins. If the enemy troops collapse and flee, they'll be easily affected. All in all, the forest in the middle doesn't have the best conditions — "
"But the most balanced one?" Roland asked.
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