Meanwhile, on the other side of the world ...
Those of Andreas' troops that were withdrawing are now withdrawn.
On Jun 17, 9:38 am, Atticus <
Atti...@toketi.org> wrote:
> "Sir, it is finally ready. Everything is complete" General Antonius
> reported to Atticus.
>
> "Delightful. Assemble and prepare the entire military force. I want
> everyone active. Everyone" Atticus replied.
>
> "Shall I include the hounds of war this time, sir?" Antonius
> questioned.
>
> "For now? Just the elite ones. Equip and prepare them with everyone
> else. Let them know Atticus loves them dearly." Atticus commanded.
>
> "Yes, sir!" Antonius said, saluting Atticus and leaving to assemble
> Atticus' main forces.
>
> "So, it has begun. Alea iacta est!" Atticus said to himself.
>
> Atticus turned behind him and greeted one of his newest comrades. He
> felt a part of him inside it as he gracefully edged his fingers along
> the Montag's head. But then, a whistle in the distance called and the
> beast could no longer be in the presence of its creator. It was on a
> patrol as usual. It raised its head; nearly twice as tall as Atticus
> himself and left without a sound.
>
> Deployment: Atticus' full force has been deployed 20km south of Port
> Jookoo.