After bidding farewell to Charlotte, Astrid immediately headed to the command room where Charles was stationed, sharing with the front-line commander all her observations from today's visit to the town of Siyak, along with her related opinions.
In terms of status, Astrid, as the Empire's Regent, held authority far surpassing that of the Four Dukes. Only the Emperor's direct orders could overrule her.
However, considering the battlefield was within Duke Charles's territory and that he was an experienced military aristocrat who had spent years expanding the Empire's frontiers, Astrid chose to delegate authority to him. She refrained from contesting control over the army, allowing Charles to make most decisions, reserving intervention only for critical moments.
