"Furthermore, the newly reclaimed territory is in ruins and desperately needs revitalization, which has drained our energy. Hamlet no longer has the capability to start a new war."
Lance is very rational; when he seized Bastia City, the war had already ended, not only did he restore the territory, but also annexed quite a bit more.
However, conquering a place is not where it ends; it needs governance to control it, for instance, the issues in Bastia are not something that can be solved in a short period.
"Stop blockading or hunting those small tribes. If they escape, settle them, but if they cause trouble, deal with them directly. There's still room in the sanatorium."
Although Lance abandoned the Earl's plan to weaken the Barbarian Tribes, he did not relax his supervision over them.
