After the battle, the report received by Jansen Cornelius recorded the start of the battle like this:
"...Three quarters past noon, the rebel vanguard reached outside Jade Crossing."
...
[Nameless hill]
Roson Jura and others roughly stood in an arc around Winters.
The commander's decision was firm, and the leadership's thoughts were unified. The next step was to discuss only technical issues.
"You know it's disadvantageous for us to attack strongholds, and Colonel Aldame also knows that field battles are unfavorable for him," Roson Jura spoke bluntly, "How do you plan to lure [Steadfast] out for a fight?"
"The old way," Winters smiled, "and first besiege the city."
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[Jade Crossing]
The news that the rebels had arrived beneath the city walls suddenly intensified the atmosphere in this small town.
