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Vol 06 Chapter 186: The First Zoldias War II

「Which strategy is better: a high-risk, short-term battle or a safer, long-term campaign?」

Bartolo made this statement during a joint military council with King Evile’s Country.

For now, it’s hard to decide without hearing both options.

「Explain the two strategies.」

「The Zoldias army on the plateau will likely flee if we show any sign of attack. We could chase them deep into their territory for a decisive battle…」

Bartolo pointed to a map spread out on the table. He drew a circle just below King Zoldias’ Country.

「Or we could invade the territories of the small countries that are allies or have friendly relations with King Zoldias’ Country to provoke them and drag their army out into the plains. Which do you prefer?」

We know from King Evile’s Country’s failures how King Zoldias fights. They want to lure us into the mountains, where the terrain makes it difficult to leverage our numbers, and use the land