The expeditionary force from the deep sea would become the turning point in this long war on the Loren Continent—Silver Empress Bercetia firmly believed so.
After the localized defeats caused by inadequate preparations at the beginning of the war, the prolonged stalemate after the front stabilized, and the current probing counteroffensive, the Wasteland Legion remained vast and ferocious, yet the shadow hanging over the soldiers' hearts was no longer as heavy as before. Those monsters could be killed, their main forces could be annihilated, and their commanders would sooner or later be exposed before the Alliance's spearhead. Once they realized the enemy was not invincible, the soldiers of the Civilized World found greater courage to face this difficult period, and the people gained enough confidence to await its turning point.
A powerful outside force could undoubtedly break the current balance on the battlefield and even tip the scales of victory decisively toward mortals—the day of a full-scale counteroffensive against the wasteland was close at hand. Bercetia hoped her soldiers were prepared.
"Our industrial system is already operating at full capacity. Ancient foundries and artisan constructs that have lain dormant for centuries are producing every component needed for Purification Devices day and night. So long as the front can advance, the raw materials required for the Blockade Wall can be supplied without interruption," Elaine's voice rang out in the night, calm and reassuring. "We even have enough capacity left to transport surplus Purification Cores to the Typhon Empire. The legion led by General Shana cleared out the Aberrant forces occupying the Blue Rock Hills yesterday. The artisans are now working at full speed to repair the railway there that the enemy destroyed. Once the route is open, trains carrying Purification Cores will depart for the eastern front."
"The enemy's previous assault