章 1013: Patrols, Plans, and a Whole Lot of Guessing

In the end, a week had passed since the group first laid eyes on the city from atop the hill. Each day, they observed the comings and goings, piecing together a clearer picture of their target and the situation. 

Erik, in the end, preferred not entering the city before he didn't have a clearer picture of the situation, especially considering how many people were coming and going to and from the city.

It turned out that his hunch about the situation was spot on—this place was a key link in the enemy's supply chain, through which they sent resources and troops to the front lines. It wasn't like he didn't know that already. Everything led to that conclusion. The problem was that he didn't have proof. 

However, there was something he failed to predict, the scale of the operation, which exceeded his initial estimates. The city teemed with blackguards. Their numbers were far greater than anticipated.