It was December, and winter had arrived.0

The Allied Forces had planned to begin their campaign by taking Senkerian, then moving along the outskirts of Rizeln and systematically destroying the warp gates of small outer cities one by one.0

However, the small warp gates in these towns had already been destroyed by the Demon King’s forces, who acted as a vanguard, and the Imperial General Headquarters disguised this as the work of the Empire’s vanguard.0

Very few knew that the Allied Forces were receiving help from the Demon King. If this were to become known, it would sow confusion within the ranks of the Allied Forces and could even lead to massive division. Therefore it had to remain top secret.0

It was inevitable that the large military formations would have to endure through the winter. The war would continue into the next year.0

Thus far, the Allied Forces had secured seven small towns and three medium-sized cities.0

Vertus stood before a map with a stern expression, assessing the operational situation that had been laid out in front of the numerous military commanders who were gathered at the Allied Forces’ General Headquarters.0

The battles they had faced so far could not all be described as small. But now, the Allied Forces were facing the largest battle they had ever encountered.0

Three large warp gates, one mega warp gate, and seven small warp gates. 0

This was the largest city in southern Rizeln, Serandia.0

For the first time, they had to destroy a mega warp gate. That was the crux of the matter.0

The operational staff began their report.0

“Your Majesty, if we succeed in capturing Serandia, we believe the number of monster hordes in southern Rizeln will significantly decrease.0

“Additionally, the Razier River near Serandia can act as a local water supply. If we are able to source water locally instead of having to have it transported in, it...0