It was slowly growing dark.

A radio transmission arrived from the divisions that were sent to sneak attack the right flank while the battle was still ongoing.

- 302nd Division notifying command headquarters. The flanking surprise attack failed.

- 811th Division notifying command headquarters. Likewise, we have failed.

As soon as I received the report, I checked the casualties first.

- This is command headquarters; what is the damage to each division?

- The 302nd Division has 49 deaths, 32 seriously injured, and a large number of minor injuries.

- The 811th Division has 60 deaths, 23 seriously injured, and a large number of minor injuries.

Nevertheless, considering the size of the divisions, the losses were not significant. Even so, I was forced to order a retreat. "Set up a position after retreating and rest until dawn. Commence the attack once again at 06:00 the next day."

- Understood. We will retreat.

On the side of the fortress walls where the fighting was occurring, the surroundings were lit up with torches. However, if it became too dark, the troops’ movements would inevitably have to become passive for their safety. The Magic Division’s mana was not infinite either, so there was a limit to using magic...