"First Heavy Infantry Regiment, with the Giants as your core, spread out and advance eastward.
"Third and Fifth Guard Corps, on my command. Move to the vicinity of Village Two in the north. If fighting breaks out to the east, force a crossing at the ford and provide support.
"Cavalry Regiment, first ascend Hill 3. Subsequently, all artillery regiments will deploy to Hills 3 and 7, aim at the enemy positions to the northeast, and await orders.
"All other units, maintain concealment upon reaching your designated combat positions. No open flames. All Giants, begin assembly and calibration."
Thirteen hours had passed between detecting the Empire Army's position and completing their deployment. Paul hadn't slept a wink the entire time. The residue of an Energy Potion trickled from the corner of his mouth, and under the glow of a Light Technique, the whites of his eyes were shot with blood.
