Marion is a little younger than Stella.

Even though he failed in the competition for the position of castle lord, Marion was still able to maintain his high spirits.

But this time when Stella saw Marion again, she felt like she was seeing an old man in his twilight years.

This kind of failure is a huge blow to someone who holds power.

Marion's current state made Stella sigh, and the anger in her heart gradually subsided at this moment.

Marion sat down in silence.

Stella said slowly: "Tell me, what is the situation?"

Although Stella had already seen the general situation of this battle from the battle report.

But there are some things that cannot be seen from the materials. Let Marion explain it again, and perhaps you will gain different insights.

Marion sighed slightly and then recounted the entire process of the battle.

Recalling this battle was another process of reopening scars for Marion.

After listening to the whole process, Stella and Chief of Staff Piccol did not rush to speak.

They were thinking carefully based on the battle reports they had seen.

After a long while, Picol said comfortingly: "Marion, you don't have to blame yourself too much. The enemy has more troops. This battle is not entirely your fault."

Marion smiled bitterly upon hearing this, and then said, "Perhaps I shouldn't have proactively established a defense line below the plateau, but instead withdrew my forces and called for support."

"In this case, the outcome of the battle might be different."

Stella thought for a moment and said slowly: "You did make a mistake in this battle."

"You underestimated the enemy. Do you think his men are just new recruits and not worth worrying about? Only the original garrison troops have combat effectiveness?"

Marion lowered her eyes and said, "Yes, that's what I thought at the time."

“I didn’t expect that the garrison at Yadun would receive so much support!”

Stella said slowly: "Right now, the enemy has three squadrons of mecha troops, one mechanical brigade, two mountain brigades, and several brigades of recruits."

"The enemy's total strength is probably around 30,000 to 40,000. This is not a small number."

"Furthermore, after the tempering of this battle, the enemy's new recruits can no longer be regarded as mere new recruits."

"How are we going to defeat them and take back what we once had?"

Stella's words made everyone present silent for a moment.

Marion asked in a low voice: "How many of us...are there now?"

Previously, Stella brought troops to support the main battlefield of the Locke Kingdom. There were originally five brigades in Nordong Castle, and he brought three of them.

The total number of people is over 12,000.

Stella didn't respond quickly, but asked: "How many people do you have now?"

Marion sighed and said, "Less than 2,000, mainly artillery units, and some mechanized brigades."

Pico said on the side: "We are now in the war zone, and our number is less than 10,000."

"Even if you add all the people you have, the situation will only be about the same as when we first arrived."

Of the original five brigades in Nordon Castle, only three are left now, and their old nest has been lost. The family business accumulated over the years has suddenly fallen into the hands of the enemy. This feeling really makes everyone feel mixed emotions.

Picol continued, "The combined forces of the Gaswu Submersible Order and Dewan Technology are estimated to be around 6,000 people."

Previously, the Gaswu Submersible Order supported three regiments, and Dewan Technology also supported a brigade of troops.

Nordenburg suffered losses, and these two companies certainly suffered losses as well.

Marion fell silent. The three of them now had less than 20,000 people combined, and their mecha troops were even less than those in Li Xin's hands.

Marion didn't ask about the number of remaining mechas, but there were eighty of them when they were sent out for support, and there would definitely not be more than eighty now.

This number is no match for the military force that Li Xin possesses.

Marion said helplessly: "How...can we take back the lost land?"

Stella said slowly: "I have already requested the war zone of the Locke Kingdom to let us go back to fight and retake the lost land."

Marion was a little anxious. He said, "But the power we have is definitely no match for the enemy..."

Stella nodded and said, "I know, so we need to contact Gasu and Dewan Technology, and together we will ask for support from the Locke Kingdom!"

Marion asked hesitantly, "Will they support us? What's the situation on the main battlefield now?"

Picol said helplessly: "The main battlefield is now in a stalemate, and both sides are fighting a positional war."

"We are not sure whether the Locke Kingdom will provide us with support troops."

Stella knocked on the table and said, "They will give us support!"

"Now the enemy has taken over Gasu, Dewan Technology, and Nordon Castle. If we don't take these territories back, and the enemy continues to attack from the rear, then the Locke Kingdom will be in trouble."

"If they continue to expand, they will easily threaten the flanks and rear of the main battlefield. The Locke Kingdom will not allow this to happen."

Stella's words were like a shot of adrenaline to Marion, and he instantly felt refreshed.

He gritted his teeth and said, "So, I still have hope of revenge!"

Stella said to Marion, "Do you want to fight again?"

Marion pleaded with Stella, "Lord, after this battle, I no longer have the capital to be your opponent."

"My strength has been severely depleted. I will never be your opponent in the future."

"Now I just want to fight back and avenge my old brothers. I beg you to give me this chance!"

As he spoke, Marion even got down from his seat, slowly knelt on the ground, and looked at Stella pleadingly.

This scene made the chief of staff sigh helplessly, and the injured officer who brought Marion in had no choice but to turn his head and look aside.

Stella looked at Marion quietly. This time he completely defeated his former opponent, but at this moment he did not feel any joy.

This time, it was not only Marion who suffered losses. Among the remaining troops were also his subordinates and supporters.

Stella slowly stood up and walked towards the door. He had no intention of stopping, but when he reached the door, Stella still said:

"I will give you this chance. I hope you won't let me down this time!"