Pahell's army, having passed through the Evelyn Gate, was deciding on the next location to take. Meanwhile, they drafted a hundred of the five hundred soldiers guarding the Evelyn Gate.0

"There are four dukes in the Porcana Kingdom. One of them is Duke Harmatti. Each duke can muster about 2,000 troops, give or take depending on the duke. They must have already issued a conscription order," Phillion explained, unfolding a map and detailing the political situation in the Porcana Kingdom.0

"It's better to strike quickly before the conscription is completed, Prince Varca," Ferzen remarked sharply.0

A duke's conscription wouldn't be completed overnight. Gathering troops from lower nobility like counts and barons would take at least three to four days. Non-standing conscripted soldiers would take more than a week to arrive.0

"Which duchy is closest?" Pahell asked Phillion.0

"In terms of distance, it's Duke Lungell's territory, but since that requires crossing mountains, it would be faster to conquer Duke Vaskerling’s territory," Phillion replied.0

Hearing the conversation, Ferzen frowned.0

"Do we have to force every duchy to submit? This side will also suffer significant battle fatigue. The force we have isn't enough to conquer the kingdom through battle power alone. You know the emperor’s intent,...0