In other words, the North Country, despite it's crushing defeat, has not given up completely on their invasion.
If it is assumed that the current commander will be let go because of his complete defeat, who will his successor be?
How do they intend to supplement their diminished troops?
Will they just break the recently agreed upon truce without an honorable justification?
Various factors are entangled over those three years.
At a minimum it would take three years.
So, in reality it will take longer.
"But that's good. In three years time Shirone should be able to rebuild itself."
I see. This could also be seen as stalling.
Certainly if its just buying time, that should be more then enough.
"Can he do it, that King Pax?"
"Even I could do it."
Zanoba answered so proudly.
I don't know about it myself, but perhaps there is already a plan.
In any case, I've seen the end of this war.
The whole thing was unsatisfying.
"Anyway, it should quickly become peaceful."
"Yes, it should."
Zanoba said so happily, but his face was sad.
Well outside of wartime this guy has no role to serve.
Well now, how to convince him?
"Zanoba, now that this battle is over, what will you do?"
Second jab.
Accidentally, it came out like a death flag.
This is like the method you would use to break the ice before you propose to your lover.
It's already far too late to buy the bouquet. Even I don't have that much self confidence.
"I will return to the capital for now and make ready to receive word from His Majesty.
I do not know if I will continue to be assigned to this fort as it is..."
"You intend to remain in this country then?"
"Haha.. Isn't it obvious?"