Antras tried to anticipate how Barron would react. If Barron followed the standard procedure, then he would deploy spearmen in between the infantry to prevent the advancement of the Imperial’s advance. Then, utilizing the Republic’s special crossbow to attack first, they could deal considerable damage to the Imperial infantry.

‘When that happens, we’ll suffer some damages as well. But once we’re in the middle of a power struggle, even if we suffer some damage in the beginning, we’ll be winning…’

“What’re they doing?”

Antras had been busy working out what could happen during the battle when he suddenly opened his eyes wide.

The Republic had made a completely different move from what he had expected. The cavalry stood in a wedge formation at the front of the Republican Army. And at the very front, was a flag fluttering in the wind, signaling General Barron’s location.

“Is he planning to lead the breakthrough? Is he really planning on doing something that reckless?”

Antras couldn’t help but wonder whether the Republican was bluffing.

There were cases where Masters would take the lead in destroying the enemy’s battle lines with force, but that all depended on the time and location. Even if Barron was a Master, the...