Two large-scale battles that could decide the course of the war were brewing almost simultaneously.
After the National Guard on the Western Line achieved a decisive breakthrough, a gap was briefly torn open in the defense line established by the Empire. With support from Istani, the Valois people boldly attempted to transport supplies and reserve troops by sea, while Paul's main force thrust northward without hesitation.
The Empire's operations on the Eastern Line were also proceeding smoothly. The main force of the National Guard's eastern contingent was driven to the "Wall of Sighs."
The "Death Green Qi" issued to the National Guard's eastern forces did not perform as expected. Its effectiveness was heavily dependent on natural conditions like wind direction. Even when it successfully lingered and killed the enemy in the trenches, their own soldiers couldn't quickly advance through the ditches, which were still emitting the lethal gas.
