Petra's battle armor was badly warped, and several sections had folded inward and shattered. His expression was grim as he strode toward Andrew and said, "We were just one step away from breaking through the southern gate defenses. Retreating now feels like a waste, and everyone who died up there will have died for nothing."

Andrew held his greatsword, the tip planted in the ground, and replied calmly, "You did well, but I'm fully aware of the situation. Petra, you need to understand that our u