Achim's expression remained indifferent after reading the coded message. They had been busy making preparations against the first wave of the King's probing. Thus far, Achim estimated a 40 to 50 percent probability that they would succeed in holding the fort. And with five more days left before the expected point of contact, they could increase it by 20 to 30 percent more.
Achim arrived at this number after confirming that the knight leading the first wave was Filren. With the latter at the helm, Achim's side could employ their initial tactic of purposely directing the enemy's route to a location advantageous for them. Nevertheless, Achim could not allow them to be complacent. After all, the 200 members under Filren's company were all Knights. And they were not just any knights, but the King's Knights.
