Iron Axe and Edith had analyzed the situation at the frontline hundreds of times.
They concluded that it was difficult for the First Army to take the initiative before all the soldiers and equipment arrived. They could only focus on defense. Even if all the soldiers were present, they had to fight flexibly and try to find an opportunity to destroy the enemy's main force. The situation would become extremely disadvantageous if they got entangled in the Red Mist area.
"According to the intelligence from the Taquila, the Red Mist of the Obelisk will eventually spread to more than half of the Kingdom of Wolfheart." Iron Axe pointed to the red arc on the map. "So, our defense line will be longer than before. Considering the warning and preparation time, there are four cities near the arc that are suitable for defense. They are, from east to west, Metalstone Ridge, Gust Castle, Fine Sand City, and Sedimentation Bay. "
These four cities formed a polygonal line across the Kingdom of Wolfheart, which corresponded to the future Red Mist area.
"However, the First Army doesn't have enough soldiers to defend four cities at the same time, so we can only focus on defense. The most important strongholds are undoubtedly the Sedimentation Bay and Fine Sand City. They are located at the top of the Red Mist area, less than 50 kilometers away from the enemy's frontline. If we lose them, the demons will have the opportunity to directly threaten the Cage Mountain. "
"Especially the Sedimentation Bay." The Light Of Dawn added, "It's the port closest to the Cage Mountain in the Kingdom of Wolfheart. Now, 30% of Neverwinter's supplies are transported through it. Losing the Sedimentation Bay means that the army will be greatly delayed, and the consequences will be unimaginable. "
"You don't have to be so tactful," Edith said generously. "If the demons attack the Sedimentation Bay now, we've already lost half of the Battle of Divine Will. Fortunately, the demons are also facing manpower problems. After all, it's not easy to build the Obelisk on the ridge of the continent to ensure smooth transportation. "
Perhaps only the Pearl of the Northern Region dared to use the word "defeat" in such a meeting. Iron Axe coughed helplessly. "Anyway, let's assume that the demons are also facing the same problem as us and are now busy opening a 'shortcut' in the mountains. Of course, no matter what the real reason is, the First Army can't miss this opportunity. At least, before the main road from the north to the south is connected, we can't lose the two cities. "
He paused for a moment before continuing, "Currently, there are 3,000 soldiers stationed in the Sedimentation Bay and Fine Sand City. Trenches and permanent fortifications are also being built. In addition, I have also arranged for a reserve force of a thousand people to be stationed behind the two cities so that they can support the frontline at any time. I hope Miss Sylvie can provide reconnaissance and early warning for the Sedimentation Bay like before, while Lightning and Maggie can take care of the other one. "
"I understand."
"No problem."
"Gu!"
The three of them replied in unison.
"As for Metalstone Ridge and Gust Castle, I've arranged a team of five hundred people to guard them. However, these two cities are far from the Red Mist area, so it's unlikely that the demons will launch a surprise attack. Even if they do, they'll be mainly Devilbeasts." Iron Axe saluted to Tilly and said, "So, Your Highness, please take charge of the air surveillance in this area."
Tilly nodded. "Don't worry. The Aerial Knight was born to fight against Devilbeasts."
"The last one is the Archduke Island." Iron Axe pointed to a large island in the east of the map. "Although it will eventually be shrouded by the Red Mist, it's still of great strategic value. It's not connected to the mainland, which means it's easy to defend and hard to attack. The Mad Demons need to cross the strait of two to three kilometers to land on the island. As for whether the Spider Demons can cross the river, that's another problem. The flying Devilbeasts can come and go freely, but their attacking ability is limited, so they can't cause much trouble to the fortifications such as blockhouses. "
"As long as we have the Archduke Island, the Sedimentation Bay below it will be much safer. Similarly, it can also be used as a dagger across the enemy's waist. If we set up cannons in the city, we can completely cover the entire beach and the land within ten kilometers. "
"But it's still a Red Mist area …" Agatha said worriedly.
"The General Staff has also considered this," the Pearl of the Northern Region said. "That's why we set the number of people to guard the island at 500. Even if the demons launch a desperate attack, the Sedimentation Bay can immediately send a fleet to rescue them. So far, there's no evidence that the demons have a powerful fleet on the sea. "
"Well … can I mention something?" Vendy asked.
"Go ahead."
"I used to stay in the monastery in the old Holy City for more than ten years, so I remember that both the Kingdom of Wolfheart and the Kingdom of Everwinter have several roads leading to the Hermes Plateau. Especially the Hermes Plateau, most of which are located between the Impassable Mountain Range. Is it possible for the demons to use these mountain roads to raid the Hermes Plateau? After all, there's a God's Stone mine there. "
Vendy's words caused a round of discussion.
Without a doubt, once the demons erected the Obelisk in the center of the Four Kingdoms, it would be much more fatal than the stronghold on the Fertile Plains. The Red Mist pouring down from the plateau would engulf the last corner of the continent, and humans would have no place to hide.
"It's possible, but it's not easy to achieve," Edith said with a hint of approval. "In the past two Battles of Divine Will, the demons could only erect one Obelisk at a time. First of all, they wouldn't be able to dispatch a large number of troops across the Impassable Mountain Range to the Hermes Plateau. These mountain roads are not hidden, and they can be monitored by a few scouts. Once their movements are exposed, the demons will be in a very passive situation. "
"Therefore, even if the demons want to attack the New Holy City, they can only act in the form of elite teams like they did in the past when they raided the Misty Forest. Even if these people arrive at the Hermes Plateau, they won't be able to erect the Obelisk quickly. Moreover, the Coldwind Ridge is only one step away from the plateau. The chances of them erecting the Obelisk under the Graycastle are very slim. "
"So the General Staff has already considered this." Vendy breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm relieved."
"That's the general situation of the First Army's frontline," Iron Axe concluded. "We're trying to find out the demons' whereabouts. To tell you the truth, the First Army has been in a very passive position recently due to the lack of intelligence and manpower. I'm truly happy to see all of you. With your help, these problems can more or less be resolved. When the army is ready and the intelligence is sufficient, it will be time for us to launch a counterattack! "
Next was the specific assignment of the witches.
For example, Leaf stayed in the Cage Mountain and worked with Lotus to modify the mountain range on the border.
Andrea, Shavi and the others went to the Sedimentation Bay. For combat witches, wherever the frontline was, they would be there.
Hummingbird and Molly joined the logistics team, which greatly increased the efficiency of loading and unloading at the port.
Echo also played the role of condolence ambassador, using her singing to boost the morale of the soldiers.
Amidst the busy and intense preparations, Autumn finished her last journey.
On the first day of winter, the sun did not rise as usual, and there were scattered snowflakes in the sky.
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