After a full day of rest and field surveys, evening lanterns lit the northern gorge map inside the command tent, its fresh markings still waiting to dry.
Hajin stood at the head of the table, smoothing the captured route sheets brought by Rumi and Nari across the master survey blueprint.
Beside him, Ferra adjusted the brass sighting calipers while Aria read the visible coordinates from his shoulder, comparing them with the prepared heart network's recorded positions.
"The enemy expects us to fight an attrition battle through the winding approach roads, where their defensive relays can drain our stamina over several days."
Aria pointed toward the central span on the map, prompting Ferra to move the calipers between its bridgeheads and read their separation aloud to the table.
"If we choose this viaduct as our designated killing ground, the sheer cliffs restrict their flanking formations while giving our specialists clear lines of sight."
