Ep. 9: Imperial forces face ambush as unknown assassins target Lieutenant General Yatori during the campaign.

Imperial troops advance toward their final staging ground to confront the mountain people. Incompetent commanders select a vulnerable route, exposing their flanks to potential attack. Ikta successfully convinces the officers to dismount and utilize their shields for protection. During the ensuing assault by the Sinack forces, a group of highly trained and heavily armed assassins emerges unexpectedly, aiming directly for the Lieutenant General. The narrative focuses on whether Yatori can intervene quickly enough to neutralize this sudden and dangerous threat amidst the chaos of battle.

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