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The sun was out but for a few hours when the Company's camp received the visitors they had been waiting for: envoys from the main Nuniel's army. The camp itself was well hidden and less than a full day's march from Flemont, which was their target. 

The war had been raging on for two years now in Eastern Latis, and Nuniel was fully intended on seeing it through. However, with the threat of reinforcement from Coris, the Empire had to reinforce the West. As such, they left Eastern Latis in the care of multiple mercenary groups that had been hired for this war. One of which was the Red Branch Company; a group of misfits from all over the continent, brought together by fate or, perhaps, the promise of a few coins and another meal for the day. While there was more than one group of mercenary hired by Nuniel, The Red Branch managed to stand out enough that they entrusted the, with the crucial task of taking and holding Felmont. 

The city was the biggest in the region, and Latis' last point of resistance. It was through there that they received reinforcements as well as supplies and the reason they held Nuniel from having full claim of the region. 
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[h3][color=fff200][b]Flemont[/b][/color][/h3]
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[b]"We trust you understand the importance of the task the Empire is entrusting your...[i]group[/i] with." [/b]

Said the Empire's [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/fireemblem/images/d/d8/Echoes_Soldier.png/revision/latest?cb=20170405061042]envoy[/url] to the leader of the Company, both hands resting on the table where a large map had been spread out. He, and the rest of the small group of envoys, were all standing inside Aria's tent with her, the Lieutenant and whoever else presence those two allowed. 

Flemont was clearly situated on the map, as well as their camp and all possible routes to the city. 

The [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTiBQP7Qqm4&index=3&list=PLH5C5hUV87CCXvH8dy5hfczX9MIMn3_V8] briefing [/url] was short, but thorough.

[b]"Our intelligence tells us that the city is very lightly defended...but with the walls, even few defenders pose a large threat for a frontal assault. We strongly suggest you try to scout the city and gather as much information as possible before launching any kind of attacks. Deception, or any other route inside is preferable, but the choice is ultimately yours. Just remember; the Empire will not tolerate defeat here. 

Furthermore, there are two additional objectives to be achieved here. First, we need you to secure what supplies are stored in the docks for the war effort. Do not let any ships leave the docks, but do not destroy the supplies neither. Second and most important, we have reasons to believe a highly important individual is currently hiding away inside of Felmont and we will need this person captured alive. To this end, we are leaving a small contingent of Empire soldiers to you to use as you see fit and so that you deliver the prisoner to them once they are captured and the city is taken. They will arrive to your camp tomorrow. 

I hope everything is clear...once again, we cannot tolerate defeat here. If you have any questions, now's the time. Otherwise, we will be on ours ways."[/b]

The soldier straightened out, both hands behind his back in a very disciplined fashion. 

[i]Still early in the day, an attack was out of the question. Especially with what information was shared so far, thus it seemed like there would still be a moment of peace before the storm; a moment where all company members could relax or indulge in whatever they'd want. It was not often that such free time was available for the common Mercenary, and even though most would find it dull and want nothing more than to fight, they knew fight was coming soon enough.[/i]