Lee Gong-Myung was leading 15,000 troops from the Anatolia territory. 

Clack, Clack.

Riding on a chariot pulled by two unicorns, Lee Gong-Myung looked at a map of the Ishtar region, and smiled faintly.

5 territories in a straight line. If I’m able to take these down… Nearby Lords won’t dare to attack Baruk Al-Yusuf, and he will then have force on par with Kang Chul-In.

Thinking like this, Lee Gong-Myung’s plan of ‘strengthening Baruk Al-Yusuf’ was a success.

Why?

Because due to this, Alex Rothschild would gain a powerful ally, or rather meat-shield, in Baruk Al-Yusuf.

And,

If we conquer these 5 territories, Baruk Al-Yusuf would...