Russell and Bernadotte, who hurried back to the capital from the front line in Lucerne, exchanged a glance and thought simultaneously, "It's here..."
After receiving the joint order from the Supreme Command Department and the President's Office, Russell and Bernadotte discussed the possible situations they might face. The options were limited; the President's request for the two front-line commanders to return is naturally related to the conflict between the front-line war situation and domestic political affairs.
This matter had already been discussed between Russell, Bernadotte, and President Hamilton before the front command was relocated to Lucerne. As the saying goes, compassion does not command soldiers; casualties in war are merely an indicator of the battle situation. The most important thing is that the war must achieve the pre-planned strategic goals and serve political objectives.
