"The Dragon Tiger Road can be attacked easily but it is hard to defend. Our army have fought against the Timber Deity Empire here twice and have defeated them twice! It is a weakness of the Timber Deity Empire. Losing the fight here twice has traumatized their army. I am sure we can defeat them again with our experience and with a comprehensive plan," Isis said proudly and nodded.
"I think we can still put our main offense on the Dragon Tiger Road. The scouts detected that the current forces of the Timber Deity Empire in this right-wing defense line are only twenty-five thousand soldiers. It will be impossible for them to resist our attack," Commander Ron, one of the Elite Commanders, suggested.
The other commanders nodded in agreement. The Dragon Tiger Road was the obvious weakness of the Timber Deity Empire's defense line. Moreover, the Crimson Dragon Army had defeated the Timber Deity Empire twice before in the Dragon Tiger Road. This fact made these commanders more confident in the future battle. Along with their military strength, it was a great chance to win the battle.
"Rocky, what do you think of this suggestion?" Isis turned to look at Rocky who was silent as a rock. She wanted to see if Rocky had already come up with a better solution. Most of the time, Rocky's plans were better than the rest of their plans.
"If I were Alyssa, I would have tried my best to defend the Dragon Tiger Road since I knew it was the weak point of the defense line," said Rocky. Isis was right about Rocky. He was thinking indeed about the attack plan all along. Isis admired this about Rocky, his calm demeanor in times of battle.
"But the forces of the Timber Deity Empire are weaker than ours. We have plenty of advantages over them. If we attack the Dragon Tiger Road by storm, I am sure that they won't be able to withstand it for a few days," said one of the Elite Commanders confidently as if the upcoming battle was as easy as counting numbers.
"Louis, what's your opinion?" Rocky didn't reply to the Elite Commander as he turned to look at his adviser, Louis, waiting for his opinion.
Louis nodded, and said with full composure, "Although the Dragon Tiger Road is easy to attack, the rainforest behind it is so large that it would be easy for the Timber Deity Empire to retreat and hide there. If the Timber Deity Empire decides to withdraw their defense line and enter the forest, we will have only a few opportunities to defeat them even if we have the military advantages. Moreover, our advantages may turn into disadvantages if we fight against our enemy in this kind of rainforest where there are many swamps and spirit-manipulated beasts. It would be a dangerous place for our soldiers if they chase their opponents. Besides, we are not familiar with the terrain of the rainforest. It will be very easy to step into t
Rocky ordered, ignoring the surprised expression of the commanders.
"Yes." Commander Ron nodded. Even if he didn't know what Rocky was thinking, he obeyed his orders.
"Isis, you will lead twenty thousand soldiers as the vanguard unit to attack the right wing," Rocky said while looking at Isis.
"Okay," Isis replied softly. She trusted Rocky since he had led them to win so many fights against the Timber Deity Empire.
"The rest of our troops will stay put for the time being. You will stay where you are and protect both the left and right wing. You must support each other all the time," Rocky added.
Even though the commanders were dissatisfied with Rocky, they swallowed their grievances since Rocky already made up his mind. The firmness of Rocky's tone implied that they couldn't change Rocky's mind.
"Head Allen, please stay here. For the other commanders, please go down to prepare for the battle," Rocky said and waved his hand in dismissal.
All the commanders left Allen and Rocky in the tent.
"Commander in Chief, it seems that many of the commanders are still not convinced of you!" Allen said in a calm tone.
"That's their business. As long as they obey my orders. Sooner or later, they will know the essence of my plan," Rocky said. He was not worried about his plan at all.
"It seems that you are pretty confident in your own plan, Commander in Chief. Well, I can rest my heart now." Allen laughed.
"Confidence is the foundation of victory. If you don't have confidence, you will be far from success," Rocky replied calmly.
"Any orders?" Allen knew that he needed to deal with something important since Rocky told him to stay, so he asked Rocky directly.
"I wonder if you can send a few masters at the Heavenly Stage to the Misty Plain first. I need them to find a chance to sneak into the military camp of the Timber Deity Empire," Rocky asked.