The Crown Prince had only been given the nominal role of supreme commander; expecting actual field command from him was unrealistic.
We'd need to appoint a nominal deputy commander from among the Western Lords too, but who? They'd undoubtedly fight tooth and nail over the position.
If Michael had been here, it would have been easier, but I also wanted to take this chance to try commanding a large army myself. I couldn't rely on Michael forever.
The risk was great, but my heart was pounding just as hard.
I wanted to rise to the next level too.
"If we're going to war with the south, there's no way I'm sitting this one out."
Naturally, I couldn't keep something this significant from the order's officers. I summoned everyone, from Viktor and Fiel to all the squad lieutenants, and shared the information.
