Everything Tainalasta mentioned, Gaven not only knew it all, but he even knew the future trends of the war. Initially, abandoning the thriving Thacel, he traveled thousands of kilometers to the Rocklands to mine with the Gnolls and even ventured into the Valley to develop new territories, his short-term goals were all in preparation for this war.
Let's just say that all the preparations he has made in the past year were to qualify himself to join this war. However, his initial goal was not to become the main force against the Tukan Army, but to act as a support, clinging to the powerful Komeer Kingdom, cheering from the sidelines and taking the opportunity to make a quick buck, which would become the biggest capital for his rapid rise.