After I died, my personal maid rebelled.

The low pressure brought by the autumn frost interrupted the commotion in the northern military camp as if choking the trachea.

The three divisions of the Northern Army were gathered at a location 200 kilometers from Green Gorge City. In the camp built along the river, all the soldiers stood quietly on both sides, exchanging glances with each other.

They set off with high spirits, but ended up fighting a disastrous battle. There was no victory, no defeat; they simply became the Duke's stretcher-bearer once again.

New recruits might feel nervous, but veterans are used to this kind of situation. Don't rush to regret it; the necessary procedures haven't been completed yet.

The southbound ships slowly approached the shore, and Lady Elene, who walked alone into the military camp, naturally did not give them a friendly look.

However, the soldiers knew very well that when Lady Elene was angry, they only needed to lower their heads and remain silent, while the two division commanders had much more to consider.

Elena stood in front of the main tent, exhaling white mist into the cold wind, then ripped off her white fur coat and tossed it to Company Commander Erian, who rushed forward.

She was dressed in a crisp military uniform, one hand lightly resting on the twin swords at her waist. The sudden knocking sound made Kate and Rondo's brows twitch.

"Before the planning was started, I gave the Duke a suggestion."

Her military boots stomped over the dirty water on the ground. Without even glancing at the two division commanders guarding the main tent, Elena coldly left her words in the wind.

"I said, the Second Division is a sharp knife, but it is not tough enough. In the face of a major war that determines the fate of a nation and its people, what we need is not flexible and ever-changing tactics, but an unwavering, all-or-nothing will and discipline."

"Unfortunately, the Duke did not adopt my suggestion to deploy the First Division, because His Excellency believes that the southern front is your home ground. If the First Division wins the Battle of the Royal City in your place, then the pride of some people will be even less than this puddle beneath my feet!"

"So you two remember this: the person who is truly disappointed in you has never been me."

The once proud heads bowed one after another, but the flags of the Northern Army's Second and Fourth Divisions still fluttered in the wind.

Apart from Erian, who folded his coat neatly and obediently followed Eline into the tent, the soldiers of the other two divisions, including their division commanders, all stood silently in place.

Elena would not physically punish the loyal and brave soldiers of the Northern Territory, but the soldiers all understood that if they did not stand in the corner as punishment, the two division commanders might be punished in some other way.

Inside the tent, where charcoal was burning, Elena rubbed her fingers and picked up the report on the table.

One was Earl Peter's report, in which Peter, responsible for disguising himself and finding connections, used his connections to secretly bring Paul to the capital.

The mission was for Paul to intercept the enemy's high-level forces at the very first moment of the Duke's siege.

Both of them successfully completed their missions, and the initial plans were progressing very smoothly.

Count Peter, whose talent lies entirely in makeup and perfume, has achieved this much, which is no small feat, especially considering that he also kept a detailed report before escaping the capital.

It also serves as "evidence" of certain commanders' crimes.

Pete's report clearly stated that the capital city had been turned upside down, and the battles between the strong had greatly weakened the central army's defenses.

If the Northern Army can break into the city, even if they don't intend to storm the palace in one fell swoop, as long as they can successfully meet up with His Excellency the Duke, the outcome of the battle will be very different.

The report Kate submitted made Eleanor want to slap him twice.

The Duke broke down the city gate, and instead of concentrating your forces to seize it, you sent troops to smash a broken wall.

Eileen rubbed her temples vigorously, feeling frustrated and annoyed by the mess she was in. First it was Jenny, then the Duke; of the trio, she was the only one still lucid, and now she had no one to consult with.

Even the steady and reliable Paul recently fell into a coma...

"What exactly is a spiral?"

Elena muttered to herself, stroking her chin, but she didn't dwell on it too much. Rather than investigating the strange spiral in the royal city, she would rather patiently wait for the Duke to awaken.

But what exactly is the Duke's situation now?

After putting down the report, Elena took several deep breaths and mentally prepared herself before lifting the curtain behind her.

The Duke she longed for was sitting on a cot, wielding a longsword and constantly slicing off the tentacles growing from his skin.

Oswald did not open his eyes, and his rigid movements clearly indicated that he was not fully awake.

He was shirtless, his muscles bulging, and his purplish-pink tentacles were the size of loaches. Almost every few seconds, a tentacle would suddenly grow out, writhing and spitting out bloody white mucus, before being severed by a sword...

"Your Grace? Oswald? My husband?"

Elena tried calling out several times, but received no response.

After observing silently for a while, and noticing that the severed tentacles would turn to ash in the blink of an eye, and that the Duke did not show any signs of malnutrition, Elena sighed and went out to pull the curtains back shut.

"Erian, go and fetch Federico."

"Yes, sir."

Arian immediately accepted the order and ran out as if relieved.

Before Federico came in, Eleanor picked up the map and quickly marked it with a pen.

Luna in Ice City needs to take charge of the overall situation, and Chu Guang can ensure Luna's safety while healing Jenny. Therefore, their positions cannot be changed lightly.

The First Division and the Veterans Regiment of Kuogu City have also received her orders. The Veterans Regiment has now been stationed in Ice City. The loyal and reliable veterans can ensure the stability of the rear.

The Eastern Territory, where the Third Division is located, is a major agricultural development area, and there are some strange things made by a goddess there. Therefore, Elene plans to station light cavalry on the outskirts of the Eastern Territory to provide support and intelligence at any time.

The other two regiments of the Knights Division will remain stationed with her, serving as both liaison with Green Canyon and command of the troops fighting on the front lines. As for the remaining cavalry regiment, Elene decides to break them up and have them move with the other units.

The 2nd Division remained the main fighting force. Federico's 1st Regiment needed to quickly approach the capital, without attacking, but had to keep a close watch on the Central Army's movements. The 2nd Division was stationed behind the 1st Regiment, responsible for all frontline work.

The 4th Division and the Western Army were positioned on the flank of the 2nd Division, allowing them to cover and support each other, forming a stepped defensive line.

"Sir, you wanted to see me?"

Federico stepped forward respectfully to pay his respects, but Eleanor waved her hand dismissively, indicating for Federico to stand up, before saying, "Your first regiment will advance immediately and set up camp thirty miles outside the capital. Erian and your students will remain; I will lead them to recruit new troops."

"I hope you understand what I mean, Federico."

Feeling that heavy gaze, Federico broke out in a cold sweat. How could he not understand what Lady Elene meant? She intended to remove him from the Second Division and have him start his own division!

In other words, from today onwards, Federico will have only one identity: the commander of the Imperial Guard of Ice City, the direct force of the Duke's Palace!

"Yes, I understand, Lady Elene. I will be prepared."

Elena nodded in satisfaction. In these extraordinary times, there was no time to worry about anything else. Federico had been in a period of reflection for so many years. As the war god of the Northern Army in his previous life, it was time for him to take on the responsibility.

"Go down and let the two division commanders and soldiers return to their camps to rest. I still need to make deployment arrangements tomorrow."