[Maplestone City]
[Officers' Residential Area]
[Winters Montagne's Residence]
As night fell, Maplestone City gradually sank into darkness and silence, making the brightly lit Montaigne Mansion appear exceptionally lively.
The enticing aroma of food filled the entire two-story building, as Winters and Senior Mason set the dining table while discussing recent events in the city.
"Colonel Gessa, Colonel Skur, and Lieutenant Colonel Magash all want to complete the reorganization quickly," Mason smoothed the tablecloth, carefully adjusting the position of the candlestick as if setting up an artillery position, "You know, they suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Wailing Valley but didn't capture many prisoners."
"They've also been recruiting new soldiers, but it seems the situation isn't very promising. So Colonel Gessa and the others are still hoping to absorb troops from the captives to quickly replenish their losses.
