Of course, Jasmine could also hide it from everyone, continuing to let them be busy with the spring plowing. But if she wanted to possess the strength to confront the Royal Capital's army and the order of Knights on equal footing, relying solely on the Guard Squad was not enough; the help of all the residents was definitely indispensable.
Compared to the Royal Capital's army, the population of the Black Dragon territory was still too small. The only advantage was perhaps that they were defending their home ground, able to wait at ease for an exhausted enemy, and they could also take advantage of the terrain to build defensive fortifications beneficial to their side.
