Leonard Churchill led two disciples along with various mercenary groups bearing assorted flags, heading north.
The location of the Alliance Headquarters had long been exposed, and there was no need to hide it.
Only by thoroughly instilling fear in those southern continent lords can the endless troubles be cut off.
To the north lies the Red Ridge Mountains, the core area rich in Demonic Absorption Green Copper and Demonfallen Black Iron mines.
The large army assembled by the Simon House is gathered south of the Red Ridge Mountains, while Catherine Carter's Alliance Army is to the north.
The forces face off across the mountains, with daily skirmishes of varying sizes, having fought for nearly a month with no decisive victor on either side.
Leonard Churchill arrived with the Mercenary Corps at the military stronghold of Duke Simon's Mansion, inspecting the defenses. The tall nine-story magic tower had already been erected, making it indeed easy to defend and hard to attack.
