Rothgard sat back in his chair, mulling over the plan. It was bold—dangerously so. No sane person would think about adopting such a tactic especially when it ran the risk of getting half of the army obliterated in one go.
But it was also brilliant. A typical general would never dream of abandoning a fortified position to race toward an abandoned ruin. And that, Rothgard realized, was precisely why it could work.
He now understood why Dravik summoned the mercenary in here and wanted him to hear the strategy.
"Very well," Rothgard said slowly, nodding "We'll discuss your plan further. For now, step outside. We'll call you back shortly."
Without protest, Simon rose from his seat and left the tent. As the heavy flap fell behind him, he exhaled a quiet sigh, the tension in his shoulders easing slightly.
