The Southern Legion was aggressive with their approach. As everyone was getting into position, another soldier reported that two more outposts were raided and they sought reinforcements from the Fortress.
Two raids within a day showed how critical the current situation was. However, Rhode wasn't caught off guard at all. Even though Lydia's acting was impressive, there would always be two sides to a story. She didn't mobilize the military army on purpose and had also created a facade of the border defense. To the Reformist Party, this was the best opportunity for them to strike. But this would also cause them problems. The emptiness of the Northern defensive line had exceeded their expectations and due to this reason, they were as though facing a huge cake which they didn't know where to start biting from.
