- Our recent battles have won nearly all of the
Kingdom's central and western lords to our side.
- Those who chose not to bend the knee are making
[cdb]their last stand in that castle.
- They are weary men unable to keep pace with the
[cdb]times, and now we can be rid of them all in but a
[cdb]single stroke.
- They had plenty of chances to surrender and chose
[cdb]not to avail themselves thus.
- Show no mercy. If they wish to cling to the past,
[cdb]let them die in its embrace.
- I wish they'd consider all the poor souls they're
[cdb]forcing to perish along with them.
- Sure, but I fully understand why they'd want to
[cdb]hole up in a castle. That's my go-to move!
- They are beneath a siege, not "holed up."
The difference is unequivocal.
- Sorry, what?
- Unequivocal. It is a new word I have been learning.
Its meaning is clear and unambiguous, yes?
- Again, what?
- Look, the way I see it, we just need to bust through
[cdb]the gates and pummel the stuffing out of them.
- It unfortunately is not that simple. Most of the
Kingdom's castles are specifically designed to
[cdb]withstand a siege.
- Our only option is to chip away at them slowly from
[cdb]the surrounding forts.
- I agree there is no place for mercy on the battlefield.
- If the enemy desires a fight, we will rend them
[cdb]asunder and leave their bones on the midden heap.
- We need to move carefully—a cornered foe is capable
[cdb]of anything.
- Boast how this will be an easy win.
- Advise caution.
- Remain silent.
- Oh c'mon, we'll have these nobodies cleared out
[cdb]before dinner.
- Oh c'mon, we'll have these nobodies cleared out
[cdb]before dinner.
- I hope you're ready to back that boast with action.
- I vote we play it safe. We didn't come all this way just
[cdb]to die so close to our goal.
- I vote we play it safe. We didn't come all this way just
[cdb]to die so close to our goal.
- That's right. There's no need to rush when victory is
[cdb]all but assured.
- ...
- ...
- Nothing to add? Very well.
- It's time. All units to positions. Prepare to attack!