CH200 Intel Analysis II
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"Do you know how Black Mantle can easily confirm the validity of our suspicions?" Alex asked.
"By going to Ormshire...?" Udara replied uncertainly.
Alex shook his head.
"Not necessary—and also far too dangerous. The Kellermans must have the place locked down so tightly that no stranger could get close."
"Then... there's another way?"
"What's something Lucas mentioned that I haven't touched on?"
While Udara might not yet understand military intelligence or how to analyse it, what she did have was an attentive mind.
It didn't take her long to realise what Alex was alluding to.
"The trade routes," she said.
Alex's smile widened with approval.
"Very good," he nodded.
"The reason they opened new trade routes is obvious. Black Mantle, merchant guilds, and other organisations have eyes all over the normal routes. That makes it difficult to move sensitive materials or troops covertly. So, it's only natural they'd open an alternative route."