This has led to the original plan of overwhelming with sheer numbers without injuries becoming non-existent. In fact, due to the fierce resistance from the heretics, the number of wounded soldiers continues to increase..."
Now, there are nearly seventy injured soldiers being withdrawn from the frontline who are severely affected in battle. Many others with minor injuries continue fighting with simple bandages.
No matter what the Ascension Sect has done, the reality is that Hamlet's advantage is further diminishing.
In such circumstances, it's impossible to be very excited or to smile.
Even Lance is somewhat worried that due to the delay with the second target, it's unclear if the third can hold out.
To summarize in one sentence—
[Despite frequent reports of success, Hamlet's momentum falters, while the Ascension Sect retreats gloriously.]
