Eric's expression shifted subtly. During his time in Salt City, he held the belief that war was a distant prospect, possibly not occurring in the next few decades.

However, skirmishes and even full-fledged battles were commonplace at the border. For soldiers, this was the reality of war.

Pierce, driven by ambition, sought to decisively quell the border disturbances. Perhaps this explained why he and the Battle Department had come to the border. Only someone with Pierce's grand vision could muster the determination to resolve the issue with a single decisive battle.

Eric was not deeply involved in such matters, so he refrained from forming strong opinions.

Ruth was more informed than Eric, so she voiced her perspective. "Master, handling the other side alone is manageable. But if the Crimson Order is involved..."

Upon hearing that, even Eric couldn't help but be astonished.

"The Crimson Order has the capability to incite such incidents?" he asked.

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