The officer who had spoken first heard this, crossed his arms, and snorted disdainfully.
The general stared at Colonel Berny: "You've been pondering until now, and all you've come up with is 'The United Provincials are sure to win'?"
"Yes. But that's not the issue that worries me. What I'm concerned about isn't next year, or the year after, but five years, ten years into the future." Colonel Berny stood up, looked around the conference room, and asked his colleagues condescendingly: "After the United Provincials win this battle, what happens next?"
If the United Provincials defeat General Alpad and subsequently take control of Paratu, the internal balance of power within the Alliance will completely collapse. Once Paratu's resources are consolidated, the United Provincials will gain an overwhelming advantage over Vineta."
"Will they be satisfied with that?"
"Or will they continue their military adventures?"
