While Ronin's army occupied Bacchus City and bore down on the Tricia Kingdom's Royal Capital, the other two fronts, excluding the Eastern Front, were not progressing as smoothly as expected.
Ultimately, it was due to a lack of unity. Everyone had their own agenda, which slowed their progress.
There were nobles on the main front as well, of course, and they too had their own little schemes.
However, constrained by Ronin's powerful influence and Ridder's terrifying strength, command was held firmly in Ridder's hands. His subordinates followed orders without question. This was a clear distinction from the forces under Ibn and Valgis.
Of course, the lack of unity was only one factor. The absence of powerful Transcendents on their respective fronts was also a critical issue.
Ronin had established the War Council, but he had only promised to intervene personally if troublesome figures—like Proud Sun Knights or Great Mages—appeared on their fronts. Otherwise, he would not act.
