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„I could have guessed that“, Anvael murmurred as Sheng told him that Tarlon would be the launching point for the Imperials and that Narim and Ire would be attacked. “I am aware of how important retaking Narim is. Still, I can’t help but wonder ... the last time we were at war with the orcs, Narim was burning and Paxia was reduced to ruins. There are more orcs than there are capable soldiers in Sherian. Of course, if the Imperial Government intervenes, if the Legions come here, we will eventually defeat them ... but how do you ensure that it won’t be a long, bloody war that leaves Sherian in a worse state than it already is?”
“You say you hope the campaign will be a short one. How do you intend to make that certain? I’d very much like to know what kind of strategy you intend to employ. As the Governor of Sherian I have certain information about Ire and its defenses that make me doubtful about the possibility of a swift victory.” He recalled the letter that Malkaer had written, that he had seen Ire’s defenses with his own eyes and thought that they would not be able to defeat the orcs by laying siege to Ire.
But he had the feeling that that was exactly what Sheng intended to do ...
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