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claiming that the armies of King Allion are not acting like normal soldiers.  They fight until incapacitated or dead and they are emotionless and don’t speak.”  The Admiral stopped for a moment and seemed to struggle with his composure.  “It is like nothing we have seen before.  We cannot put a name to it.  The enemy soldiers of Infin are like mindless mannequins of amazing speed and strength.”
    An hour later after the Navy finished reporting the Army followed suit.  Reporting the successful deployment of forces along the borders at each crossing that the Infin was likely to use and that there were combinations of lookouts and patrols from as far west as Colline Verte to the border south of Lu Y Onton. 
    “ The deployment of the ‘glyphcoms’ has made the reporting of information near instantaneous so the Army is reasonably confident that we will be well informed in advance if they have to move forces.  In conclusion,” General D’Mere finished. “Our Army is just as unprepared as is our Navy.  We have been friends with the south for generations and the thought of going to war with Infin has not even been considered.  With the exception of the criminal element we have merely been a force for service in times of emergency and have maintained border security and to a large part infrastructure maintenance.  We have conscripted as many as can be spared from the citizenry and those that are able from the refugees to increase our forces.  A third of our forces we have assigned to the task of providing habitat for the refugees.
    Finally we have a surge of cities along the border that have declared their secession from Infin and have raised the Luion Standard which now puts them all in harm’s way as traitors of Infin.  Most of the women and children as you are aware have been relocated to Coholo by the mages of Yllyan.  The men that have stayed behind are asking to stay and fight for their homes and lands in defiance to the ‘Mad King’.” The General nodded to Shane, “Monsieur Chason, I know that you have erected a barrier that will not allow any of the Infin magic to move into Luion, how far south does it cover, and will it protect those cities that have defected to Luion?”  Leaning over he handed a list to Shane.  “These are the cities that have defected.”
    Shane studied the list and handed it to Ari to read.  “General , I’m afraid that the only city that is behind the protection barrier is Colline Verte.  I would suggest that you continue evacuations of the others.”
    Ari cleared his throat,” I’m afraid that I will have to concur with Shane, General.  If those people stay, then the invading army will likely destroy their property and enslave them.  If they are gone the Infin Army will likely only use the empty cities for temporary residence.  The blessing being that the harvests are complete for the season and winter is coming on so the invaders will need the shelter and there are no crops to burn.  I also suggest that they evacuate as much of their winter stores as possible”
    Taking back his list from Ari General D’Mere nodded, “I agree,  I will have my men continue to coordinate with the mages from Yllyan to remove all civilians that are in danger and let them know that they can return as soon as the conflict is finished.”
    After the General had finished Monsieur Golan stood and in an arrogant manner glanced at the group to make sure that he had everyone’s attention.  “Gentlemen, Lieutenant,” he added condescendingly to Roger’s assistant. “I expect to have detailed plans of all actions prior to the execution of any of your operations.  The law must be followed and procedures must be observed. 
    Additionally I have nu merous concerns regarding the secession of several of the border cities and the legality of Luion assuming rule of them.  I must forbid any occupation of those lands until we can inform the Kingdom of Infin of our intent.  We must