The great victory in Cairo.
It was an astonishing achievement.
While the people in the south erupted in cheers, the capital city of Cairo, far removed from the frontlines, was a different story.
"Did you hear the news?"
"What news?"
"They say the Hector Kingdom crossed the border and attacked the southern front. According to the merchants coming from the south, the situation is really bad. I’m worried they might start conscripting people. Men under 50 might have to fulfill their national defense duties in case of an emergency."
"Come on. Even when the Cronos Empire attacked, nothing happened. Do you really think they’ll start conscripting just because Hector attacked?"
Cairo was a nation of war.
For those who had heard of the Cronos Empire frequently attacking the western front, the Hector Kingdom’s decision didn’t carry much weight.
Moreover, due to the central government, Cairo’s capital held more significance than any other city.
There was even an old saying that to succeed, one must send their people to the capital.
The people of the capital, who treated other regions as mere frontiers, didn’t fully grasp the crisis in the south.
What they were worried about were the indirect effects of the war.