C281 It Was Not Easy

As dusk fell and the fighting ceased, the Mages of the East Empire trudged back to their tents, utterly exhausted. The day's battles had taken a heavy toll, not just physically but mentally as well.

"People have lost confidence because of the war, but there's a shared belief that perseverance leads to victory," one of them said.

Luo Fanchen, witnessing their low spirits