Volume 4 - Allies

Allies

Scene 1 [The Throne-room]
Irakura: The first step in repelling the invaders is deciding our strategy. I’m sure you’ll all agree with my decision to alert all military bases to fortify themselves, and act as they see fit.
Eru and Kasupe: *nod*
Irakura: So what should be our main strategy?
Eru: Capture the leaders.
Kasupe: Engage them wherever they are.
Irakura: Both good strategies, but mine is best. We use minor villages as bait, then wipe them out.
Eru: That’s horrible, we can’t sacrifice lives like that!
Kasupe: Exactly. That’s why we fight them wherever they are.
Eru: That’s bad too.
Irakura: Using that strategy, the war will last forever.
Eru: How about a compromise?
Irakura and Kasupe: I’m listening.
Eru: We’ll use all of the strategies. I’ll attack Takamaru, while Kasupe distracts part of the force by attacking in other places, while Irakura baits then engages the rest of his main force. Hopefully, we’ll be able to crush them completely.

Scene 2 [Takamaru’s Camp]
Takamaru: So it’s decided. We’ll attack Norea with a three-pronged assault, burning our way through the land to the capitol. This war will only last a few days.
[Outside his camp, ships are unloading troops.]

Scene 3 [Outside the Capitol]
[Troops for Norea are mobilizing.]
Irakura: This war will only last a few days.
Eru: When time is short, every move is critical.