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