>>5514438Seteth nods. “I do. While it is true that we still lack adequate numbers to face the enemy’s armies head-on, I believe we won’t receive a better opportunity than what we have now. We’ll use our small army to our advantage to swiftly take over key locations as we blaze our way to the Imperial capital.”
Byleth adds in. “I agree. It will be a fierce fight, but the longer we wait, the more the Empire will consolidate its power. We’ll press the attack while they’re still caught winded by the Knights of Seiros’ resurgence.”
“There are two possible routes through to the Empire’s capital, Enbarr.” Ferdinand says. “The first would take us through the western half of the Kingdom. That’s the half that currently belongs to the Faerghus Dukedom. I’m afraid if we went down that route, we’d be bogged by no shortage of fighting. The second would take us over the Great Bridge of Myrddin, through the Alliance’s territory.”
“I see where you’re getting at, but I’m sure you’re aware of the Alliance’s own internal problems. That bridge is currently under control of a staunchly Pro-Imperial lord. They won’t just let you through without a fight. And it would be a big one.” Judith says
Byleth raises a letter in her hand. It looks to be the same letter that Judith had handed over in Ailell. “It seems as though Claude, for all his scheming and ingenuity, hasn’t changed much from his academy days. He’s still keeping his schemes close to his chest, even from his most trusted aides. In the letter you gave to me, he proposes that he acts as a diversion to draw away House Gloucester from the bridge. A diversion which we’ll use to cross over and defeat the Imperial Army stationed there. In doing so, the Alliance will suffer no casualties, while the Pro-Imperial faction will be cut off from the Empire. It’s a win-win.”
Judith seems taken aback. It seems Claude really did keep this idea hidden from everyone. “That kid’s a real nut. If this worked, the Pro-Imperial faction would likely collapse overnight. They’d be tripping over themselves to renew their vows to the Alliance. And with a unified Alliance, the tide of the war could very swiftly change.”
“Blair, I’d like to ask you what you think of this plan.” Byleth turns towards you. “You’ve been fighting in this war a lot longer than I have. Do you believe this to be tactically sound?”
You could hardly believe your ears. The Professor actually cared what you thought?! That feeling you had regarding your growth just quadrupled, along with your confusion regarding just how you got to this point. Whatever you say, you just want to make sure you don’t sound stupid.
>A): I believe it’s a sound plan>B): It carries too many risks>C): Perhaps it can be improved? (How?)>D): Write-in 