0. I have exhausted most of the pegasus corps, so how [cdb]should I advance the mounted units on the ground?
1. A tricky proposition indeed. The enemy general [cdb]won't be foolish enough to miss a chance to seize [cdb]the advantage here.
2. If we are going to face the enemy with our remaining [cdb]troops, it would be best to have the mounted units [cdb]take up formation in the narrow pass to the east.
3. Then the remaining pegasus knights can attack from [cdb]the cliffs above and end this quickly.
4. Still, my scouts claim there may be archers stationed [cdb]on those clifftops.
5. Naturally. Everyone knows to expect pegasus knights [cdb]as soon as they see the standard of Galatea. The enemy will doubtless be ready for this.
6. Yes, it is quite the predicament. I cannot help but [cdb]wonder what my father or brothers would do.
7. As someone who commands an army of Galatea, [cdb]withdrawal is not an option.
8. I don't think you need to wrack your brain over this [cdb]too hard, Ingrid.
9. But if we fight without any sort of strategy, [cdb]we will suffer major casualties.
10. Which might prove to be in your favor. If the enemy [cdb]sees your back to the wall, they may let their guard [cdb]down and grow reckless.
11. How many pegasus knights stand ready?
12. Nearly half—perhaps more if their wounds can heal [cdb]in time.
13. Then select the most skilled from among them and [cdb]make for the clifftops.
14. And fly into the jaws of their trap?
15. While using the speed of the pegasi to minimize [cdb]injury, make it look like you're taking a desperate [cdb]retreat—then withdraw your troops.
16. If the enemy thinks they've subdued the famed [cdb]pegasus knights of Galatea, they'll deploy troops [cdb]from their main fortress, leaving it lightly guarded.
17. Once they do, send a separate unit of your remaining [cdb]pegasus knights to capture it.
18. Hmm. Yes, that just might work.
19. You are amazing, Lord Rodrigue. I suppose this [cdb]comes from your wide range of experience.
20. Actually, it's a strategy suggested by your brother [cdb]once upon a time.
21. My brother? Oh, that's right... I believe he served [cdb]in Sreng while he was still a squire.
22. Despite his low rank, he astonished us all with his [cdb]clever suggestions for deploying our flying units.
23. I have a long way to go if I wish to live up to him. I must prove more diligent about studying strategy.
24. Very ambitious. My son could stand to learn a thing [cdb]or two from your example.
25. But you ought not overextend yourself. Make certain [cdb]to rest those wings every once in a while.
26. I wouldn't be able to face the count or your brothers [cdb]if I allowed you to work yourself to exhaustion.
27. Resting my wings is a rather difficult proposition. I can't very well run about playing games as I did [cdb]when I was a child.
28. In any case, I thank you very much for the advice. I think I know how to proceed now.
29. The pleasure is mine, Ingrid. This is a most [cdb]dangerous strategy, so let's endeavor to make [cdb]sure we both come out of this alive.