On February 10, 1265, Aedirn sent 5,000 cavalry and 10,000 infantry to form an alliance with Queen Mervi, and marched south to fight against the Nilfgaardians.

After the senior officers of the Eastern Army Group were captured by Lane, although the Black Army still had a sufficient reserve of middle-level officers, there was no general with enough prestige to rally the remaining remnants of the Black Army.

Even though the Black Army relied on their extremely high tactical skills to briefly gather and organize several resistances, they were only small battlefields with thousands of people. Facing the joint resistance of Aedirn, one of the four major kingdoms in the north, and Queen Mivi, who was comparable to Calanthe, they had no power to resist at all.

This was also one of the drawbacks of the Eastern Army Group's forced crossing of the Yaruga River. They had completely lost contact with their logistics forces, and after their advancement was devastated by the setback, they immediately became an isolated and remnant army with no one to turn to.

However, the situation in which they fled and fought on their own in Livia did make Queen Miwei panic for a while.

Eight days ago, the coalition forces pushed to the Yaruga River, throwing the last large group of black troops into the surging river.

Mi Wei, who led the army in person, wiped her dusty forehead. She looked so disheveled that she hardly resembled the queen who was famous for her beauty in the North.

But she was in high spirits: "This is the last of the Black Infantry Regiment. After that, there will only be a dozen or even dozens of defeated soldiers roaming the countryside. It all depends on the sheriffs of each city."

"I must remind you, Miwei." King Demave of Aedin said leisurely, "These defeated troops are much more troublesome than ordinary bandits and robbers. They will take up a lot of your energy."

"But we must prioritize destroying the Nilfgaardians, such as the two cavalry regiments at Upper Soden." Demave gritted his teeth. "Have you read the secret letter Lannister sent some time ago? I have to admit that his plan is very feasible."

The relaxed Queen Meiwei couldn't help laughing: "You seem to be more active in fighting against the Nilfgaardians than me and the Lannisters."

Demave turned his head and said, "Most of what Lannister said at the Northern Conference was pertinent. Although the kid is too young, he is still capable."

"Calanthe is really good at training the younger generation." Demave lowered her head. "Unfortunately... she herself fell at the very beginning. And Lannister became a demon hunter again."

Queen Mi Wei was silent for a moment: "Lan En's choice is admirable, isn't it? And don't think I don't know..."

The queen knocked on the horse's belly and left King Aedirn with her back: "You, Vizimir, Foltste, Henselt, you are all happy to see Lann's choice, aren't you?"

Demawi asked coldly, "What about you, Miwei?"

The queen did not answer the King of Aedirn, but ordered her soldiers to move into the camp that had been captured by the Nilfgaardians and rebuild the defense line on the banks of the Yaruga River.

Mi Wei thought that after the situation in Rivia was completely stabilized, Cintra would be able to be recovered with Lann's efforts. After that, they would be able to unite to annihilate the two cavalry regiments in Upper Soden and completely drive Nilfgaard out of the North.

If possible, Mi Wei also wanted to invite the remaining two of the four major northern countries to participate - she had no hope for Henselt's support, as long as the other side's Kaedwen did not cause trouble.

In the past, she and Lann together were still considered to have little influence, but now that Demavi, who is also one of the leaders of the four major countries, can speak in person to Foltsted and Vizimir, perhaps the attitudes of the two kings can be changed and they can increase their support.

Unfortunately, whether it was Queen Mivi, Demave III, or Lann, they all made a mistake at this moment.

Although the battles they had fought in the past had given them a deep understanding of the combat capabilities of the Nilfgaardian Black Army's soldiers, they knew very little about Emperor Emhyr, who had fought from south to north.

So when the ground shook slightly and the Black Sun flag began to flutter in the distance, Queen Mivi and Demave III both widened their eyes.

It wasn't just the black sun flag that was threatening, there was also a flag with a white scorpion on a black background, and a flag with a white skull on a black background.

Only troops with outstanding military achievements can have their own independent numbers and flags.

The two rulers, who were well versed in military affairs, were able to recognize the troops represented by the two flags: the 7th Cavalry Brigade of Deilani and the Nausicaa Division, which belonged to the 4th Cavalry Corps of Nilfgaard.

The horses' hooves were galloping and the cavalry were approaching like a black tide.

The people of Aedirn felt that everything was just like yesterday when the Ade Fein division attacked, only this time the enemy was stronger and they did not have the Lion of Cintra.

Swords clashed, flames ignited, and the Black Eagle Flag, the Red Diamond Flag, and the Tricolor Rose Flag were all covered by the Black Sun Flag, crushed by horse hooves, and trampled into the soil.

On February 12, Nilfgaardian cavalry occupied the Anglin forest area in northern Rivia and captured the two fortresses of Skara and Spala.

On February 15, all of Livia fell, a third of Leiria was surrounded and occupied, and Queen Mivi retreated northward. At the same time, Major General Marcus Brebant, the commander of the Nausicaa Division, began to gather the remaining troops in Livia.

On the same day, Kaedwen, one of the four major kingdoms in the north, suddenly launched an attack. King Henselt led a light cavalry unit called the Brown Banner Battalion across the Pontar River and took the opportunity to invade Aedirn from the south.

On February 16, the King of Aedirn was furious when he received the news. He dispatched 3,000 light cavalry to support the northern part of Aedirn. At the same time, he commanded the central army in Vengerberg to go north to fight against Kaedwen. The strength of the Aedirn troops in the southern coalition was greatly weakened.

On February 19, Queen Mevi regrouped and fought with the coalition forces of Demawi against the Nilfgaardians at Edelsberg in Aedirn. The Usica Division, the 7th Cavalry Brigade of Deirlani, and the Black Infantry Regiment, totaling 17,000 men, easily defeated the northern coalition forces.

On the same day, Henselt led the Brown Banner Battalion across the Diphni River in Aedirn and captured the town of Guleta in Aedirn.

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"Damn it Henselt! A childless man who can't have a son! Why is he jumping out to cause trouble at this time!"

Lann's defense was broken.

He slammed the table hard, and with such force that the poor wooden board broke in half with a "crack".

The situation in the eastern theater took a sharp turn for the worse, and the Black Army made a decision that was beyond everyone's expectations. But at this moment, Henselt took advantage of the troubles in the neighboring country of Aedirn and stabbed them hard.

This was a choice that stunned everyone.

At the same time, everyone was certain that Henselt had absolutely no secret agreement with Nilfgaard. This was purely a whim of that mentally ill guy.

This is what makes it so infuriating, yet one cannot punch hard enough.

Mossak was so angry that he cursed with Lan: "This stupid pig deserves plague and cholera!"

But there are more serious problems at hand.

Radcliffe was instructed in Brochlong Town and teleported directly to the Ortaga Fortress to find Lann for help. At this moment, he was like a lost dog, and shouted to Lann miserably: "Duke Lannister, please send reinforcements quickly."

"If it really doesn't work, if it really doesn't work... you can go there yourself and reenact the force you used to deal with the Eastern Army in Livia..."

Mossak and Vissekid both frowned at the Aedirn advisor, then looked at Lann together.

Ciri grabbed Lan's collar nervously.

Lann took a deep breath to calm himself down, and said to the Aedirn advisor, "Don't worry, Sir Radcliffe. Cintra is absolutely unwilling to lose Aedirn and Queen Mivi, two staunch allies."

"But as you can see, we have just finished a great war. This battle allows Cintra to invest in subsequent plans without any worries, but it also allows us to take some time to rest."

"I must discuss and plan the future battle plan with my generals before I can make a decision."

Lann promised: "I will make a decision tomorrow at the latest. Don't worry, there will be support - at least I will go there."

Radcliffe let out a long sigh and, under the guidance of his servant, went to the side to rest for a while.

Turning around, Lann's expression was serious. He asked the old druid beside him, "Uncle Mossak, please, Mr. Fetov, Yennefer and Triss, gather everyone here together."

"We need an emergency meeting."

…

For the purpose of mobility, the generals of each important unit were equipped with magic props for positioning. With the help of the portal, everyone quickly gathered in front of Lann.

After learning about the situation in the Eastern Theater, everyone's expressions were exactly the same as Lane's, and the performances of several hot-tempered people who broke down the defense were exactly the same as Lane's before.

"Are the Nilfgaardians so strong?" Captain Adam of the Free Corps looked puzzled. He had been fighting in a favorable situation since joining Cintra. "Or... are the king and queen in the east too bad at fighting?"

"They have neither dragons nor Lann. The true strength of Nilfgaard can be seen from the gap in equipment between the enemy and us." East glanced at Captain Adam in a cold voice, "I thought you should have a more realistic understanding of the enemy."

Captain Adam, who had just arrived, immediately shut up. He knew that this man was the King of Skellige and the former King of Cintra. Even the first Duke of Lannister respected him.

Easter quickly turned to Lan and suggested, "Lan, we must save Demawi and Miwei."

Lann took a deep breath: "I know."

He looked at the sand table map in front of him and said, "The Nilfgaardians are best at using war to support war. After the Central Army Group conquers Rivia, they will no longer have to worry about logistics. Our efforts to block their retreat by conquering the Western Army Group were almost completely eliminated in an instant. Moreover, Aedirn is a major agricultural country. If their cavalry continues to march north to conquer Aedirn, they won't even need Nilfgaard to transport food from thousands of miles away. Instead, they can feed back to the south."

"At the same time, if they completely occupy the Yaruga River, they will be able to free up their hands to repair the bridge and gain a new, safer passage to the north. At that time, Cintra will completely lose its role as the 'Gateway to the North' and its strategic position will be greatly reduced. We may also be attacked from both the south and the east at the same time, and the surrounding environment will suddenly become dangerous."

Lan rubbed his head with a headache: "So I have to go to the eastern front to rescue."

Colonel Barclay from Mahakam wondered: "Why is such an important strategic road not heavily guarded? Why does it always collapse at the first charge of the Nilfgaardians?"

Mossak sneered: "Because the real powerful countries don't want to take over these troublesome places. They like to stay in the rear and enjoy a decadent life."

Colonel Barclay shook his head and muttered something.

But now was obviously not the time to sigh. East turned to Lan and asked, "What are you going to do?"

Lann stared at the sand table for a moment. "Nilfgaard has strict military discipline. Their Marshal Menno would not leave the central front and march eastward without permission. So this must be the order of Emperor Emhyr."

"The good news is that their surprise attack caught us off guard, but our lightning-fast defeat of the Western Army was also beyond their expectations. The battle report has not yet reached them, and the Nilfgaardians' dispersal of their forces may be a good opportunity for us to bring forward the decisive battle."

After a few thoughts in his mind, Lann had an idea in mind.

"Even though he knew what I had done to the Eastern Army, he still had the confidence to make such an arrangement. Emhyr must have taken corresponding measures to prevent me from copying the 'kill the general and seize the flag' tactic, or even had a plan specifically targeting me."

"The nature of the cavalry is different from that of the black infantry regiment. It is difficult to achieve the same effect as the previous battle in which they were defeated."

"But they don't fully understand my 'Ancient Blood', so I still have a lot of room to display my abilities." Lan said, "To be on the safe side, I will bring two dragons with me this time when I go east."

"If necessary, there are also your ice giants and other members of the Lion Pride," Mossak added, "as well as berserkers like the trolls, female night demons, and Bill. You should also be able to summon us druids or demon hunters."

"I will." Lan nodded. With the remaining troops in the Eastern Theater, it was necessary to let these advanced combat units participate in the war if they wanted to stabilize the situation.

"We have to continue clearing out the defeated troops, but we can't have too many people." Lann continued to deploy, "So it can only be the forest guerrillas led by you, Reso, who will continue. The Cintra headquarters and the Free Corps, led by Marshal Visekid, will march towards the eastern border and be ready to support me at any time."

The guerrillas led by the witcher could easily deal with the small group of Nilfgaardian defeated troops, so Lann could rest assured and leave the matter to them.

The marshal also solemnly assured: "Don't worry, Lan, we have finally achieved today's results and come to this point today... I will never allow the Nilfgaardians to destroy all this again."

Lane gave the marshal a slight nod, then turned to East.

"Uncle East, you are still on the Yaruga River with your fleet. You have strong mobility. If the Eastern Front needs military support, the naval forces will be my only hope."

Easter patted Lann's shoulder and said, "Be careful. I will always keep an eye on you."

"Colonel Barclay, the Mahakam Volunteers do not need to continue to come to Cintra. You can stay directly in Lower Soden. You may be needed soon."

Finally, Lann looked at Ciri and said, "There will be another big battle later. Ciri, you still have to go back to Brokilon. You are the most important. And I have a bad feeling... Nilfgaard also has a group of sorcerers. I am worried that they will imitate me and launch a surprise attack from the rear. Now that the battle line has been laid out, the defense strength of Brokilon has declined too much."

"I will keep Alice in the town to protect you. No matter what happens, I will not teleport her away." Lann turned to Coen and said, "I will also trouble you to lead the town guerrillas to stay in Brokilon to protect Ciri."

The chivalrous colleague of the Griffin School nodded solemnly: "Leave it to me."