Carl increased his speed and advanced northward. He was not a commander who neglected scouting, and thanks to his soldiers taking turns scanning the area ahead, he was able to detect the presence of the enemy in advance.
"It seems like there are quite a few rebels. They are blocking the road so openly," Carl observed.
"Now that you have taken control of the entire Palton Territory, isn't it natural that the thoughtless commoners would follow you, thinking that you can achieve something?"
Catherine responded, noting that the rebels were more numerous than she had expected, since they were simply blocking the way rather than positioning themselves at a strategic point.
Carl also realized that the enemy knew the exact movement path of the Laurel Unit.
He didn't feel much interest in this.
After all, they would just be sacrificial lambs to lure him to Ishul.
