# Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter (Light Novel) Vol. 3
## Part I: The Aftermath of Excommunication
- **Crisis Averted**
- Iris successfully overcomes accusations leading to excommunication.
- Political tensions remain high within the kingdom.
- **New Challenges Emerge**
- Threats from an enemy nation loom large on the horizon.
- Unrest among nobles and citizens regarding leadership decisions.
## Part II: Shadows of War
- **The Kingdom’s Peculiar Decision**
- Crown unexpectedly begins dismantling the kingdom's armed forces.
- Speculation about motives behind this controversial decision.
- **Iris' Preparations for Conflict**
- Strengthening her duchy's defenses in anticipation of war.
- Rallying allies and resources while navigating internal dissent.
- **Dida’s Moral Dilemma**
- Close companion Dida questions Iris’ resolve as a leader.
- "Are you prepared to order us to kill?" becomes a pivotal moment.
## Part III: Leadership Under Scrutiny
- **Testing Loyalty and Resolve**
- Balancing personal ethics with strategic necessities.
- Conversations with advisors reveal differing perspectives on warfare.
- **Internal Struggles**
- Iris grapples with guilt, responsibility, and fear of failure.
- Examining past actions that led to current political instability.
- **Building Alliances**
- Diplomatic efforts to secure support against impending invasion.
- Secret negotiations with neighboring territories.
## Part IV: Rising Tensions
- **Enemy Advances**
- Reports of troop movements near borders intensify urgency.
- Scouts bring news of enemy strategies and potential weak points.
- **Military Strategy**
- Formulating battle plans tailored to limited available forces.
- Training militias and integrating them into defensive operations.
- **Conflict Within the Duchy**
- Nobles question Iris’ authority amid rising panic.
- Addressing sabotage attempts by factions opposing her rule.
## Part V: Facing the Inevitable
- **Moral Crossroads**
- Iris reflects on what it means to lead during wartime.
- Wrestling with the consequences of ordering others into harm’s way.
- **Final Preparations**
- Ensuring supply lines, fortifications, and morale remain intact.
- Inspiring hope among soldiers and civilians alike.
- **Foreshadowing Future Battles**
- Clues hint at larger conflicts beyond immediate threats.
- Setting stage for future volumes exploring broader geopolitical struggles.