Good news: Helentz Castle is still holding.
Bad news: Helentz is still holding.
The Governor's Mansion, operations command room. Christine sat in the main seat, looking at the battle reports from the front line. She adjusted the pieces on the sand table according to the latest developments, then fell into deep thought.
The defense of Helentz Castle has exceeded everyone's expectations.
When it held on to the fourth day before being breached, Christine was worried to the point of sleepless nights. At that time, the Hansa City pincer formation was not yet set, the artillery was not positioned for ambush, and Mr. Norton's decisive weapon was far from being ready.
By the eighth day, Christine was pleased. The results of the defensive battle were beyond her expectations, the pincer formation was basically in place, just waiting for the enemy to deliver themselves.
Yet, Helentz Castle is still holding.
