Chapter Summaries

Summary of "The Unlucky Orcs" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant explains to the leaders that Dark Creatures are more organized and intelligent than before, posing a greater threat.
• The leaders agree to increase vigilance.
• Nalant calls back his knights and mages to defend the city at night.
• A bone dragon attacks the orc-held section of the city wall, causing significant casualties.
• Dark Creatures approach the city, preparing for an attack.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates leadership and foresight, warning the leaders about the increased threat from Dark Creatures.
• Gus, the orc leader, initially appears complacent and slow to react, but shows bravery and strength when facing the bone dragon.

Significant Themes

• The changing nature of Dark Creatures, becoming more organized and intelligent.
• The importance of vigilance and preparedness in the face of danger.
• The consequences of complacency and underestimation of enemies.

Character Interactions

• Nalant interacts with the leaders, explaining the threat and receiving their agreement to increase vigilance.
• Gus interacts with the bone dragon, showing his strength and bravery, but also his initial complacency and slow reaction time.
• The elves and orcs interact, with the elves waking the orcs up when they see them slacking off, leading to some tension between the two groups.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dark Creatures attack the small city from the right side, led by a Dark Bone Dragon.
• Nalant, Copper Hammer, and the female elf leader rush to reinforce the right wall.
• The battle at the right wall is intense, with high-tier Dark Creatures joining the fight.
• Nalant saves Copper Hammer from certain death.

Character Developments

• Nalant shows bravery and strategic thinking, leading his forces to reinforce the right wall.
• Copper Hammer displays courage but also shows a lack of teamwork by leaving his comrade in danger.
• Gus, the orc leader, is revealed to be selfish and uncaring towards his comrades.

Significant Themes

• Comradeship: Nalant emphasizes the importance of comradeship, while Copper Hammer and Gus fail to demonstrate it.
• Leadership: Nalant shows strong leadership, making quick decisions and rallying his troops.
• Selfishness vs. Altruism: Copper Hammer and Gus prioritize their own safety over their comrades', while Nalant risks his life to save Copper Hammer.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Copper Hammer work together to defend the city wall.
• Nalant saves Copper Hammer from the Dark Creatures' attack.
• Gus shows disregard for Copper Hammer's safety, highlighting the lack of unity among the Beastfolk leaders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant uses Spatial Magic to defeat a Dark Python, impressing Copper Hammer.
• Gus, an orc, schemes against Nalant while slacking off in battle.
• A bone dragon enters the fray, targeting Nalant.
• The city wall collapses, allowing Dark Creatures to enter the city.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates his powerful Spatial Magic, earning respect from Copper Hammer.
• Gus reveals his scheming nature, prioritizing his own interests over the battle's outcome.
• Copper Hammer shows concern for Nalant's safety and provides valuable information about the bone dragon.

Significant Themes

• The power of Dual Magic-Martial Cultivation, as demonstrated by Nalant.
• The danger of underestimating enemies, shown through the bone dragon's resilience.
• The consequences of selfish actions, illustrated by Gus's retreat and the subsequent breach in the city wall.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Copper Hammer work together to fight off Dark Creatures, with Copper Hammer admiring Nalant's strength.
• Nalant confronts Gus about his retreat, revealing Gus's scheming nature.
• Nalant and the bone dragon engage in a tense battle, with Nalant trying to hold it off while the others clear out high-tier Dark Creatures.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The city's wall is breached, allowing Dark Creatures to enter.
• Gus blows a horn, signaling the retreat of the Beastfolk and Goblins.
• Nalant orders a retreat, drawing the Bone Dragon's attention to cover the withdrawal.
• The group retreats through a tunnel dug by the Goblins.
• Gus orders the Goblins to block the tunnel entrance with rocks, trapping Nalant and the others inside.

Character Developments

• Gus reveals his cowardice and treachery, prioritizing his own survival and the destruction of Nalant.
• Nalant demonstrates bravery and selflessness, drawing the Bone Dragon's attention to allow others to escape.
• Copper Hammer reassesses his opinion of human nobles, finding Nalant to be a righteous knight.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and cowardice, exemplified by Gus's actions.
• Bravery and selflessness, demonstrated by Nalant.
• The consequences of one's actions, as Gus's decision to block the tunnel may lead to the deaths of Nalant and the others.

Character Interactions

• Gus and the Goblin leader discuss blocking the tunnel entrance.
• Nalant, Copper Hammer, and the masked female elf defend the tunnel entrance against the Bone Dragon.
• Copper Hammer expresses his admiration for Nalant to the masked female elf.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant's group encounters a blocked tunnel exit, with Gus and the Goblins having sealed it with boulders.
• Nalant decides to break out of the tunnel rather than return to the city, using his Mana Armored Vehicles to clear a path.
• The group emerges from the tunnel to find themselves surrounded by Dark Creatures, including a Bone Dragon.
• Nalant and his team fight their way out, with Nalant riding the Bone Dragon to prevent it from attacking the group.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates his strategic thinking and bravery, leading his team through a dangerous situation.
• Copper Hammer and the female Elf show loyalty and determination to follow Nalant's lead.
• The one-eyed troll displays simple obedience to Nalant's commands.

Significant Themes

• Leadership and strategic decision-making under pressure.
• Teamwork and loyalty in the face of adversity.
• The power of technology (Mana Armored Vehicles) in combat.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Copper Hammer form a temporary alliance, with Copper Hammer trusting Nalant's leadership.
• Nalant and the female Elf work together to intercept the Bone Dragon.
• Nalant and the one-eyed troll have a unique master-servant relationship, with the troll showing simple obedience.

Summary of Chapter "Breakthrough to Sky Knight"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant, riding the bone dragon, is pursued by it after refusing to give up his allies.
• Nalant uses Little Gray to escape the bone dragon's pursuit and rejoins his party.
• The group continues fleeing from pursuing Dark Creatures, with Nalant planning to fight them if necessary.

Character Developments

• Nalant shows his determination to protect his allies, even facing a powerful bone dragon.
• Copper Hammer and the female elf leader gain respect for Nalant's bravery and leadership.
• Nalant secretly prepares for a breakthrough to Sky Knight while fleeing.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and Sacrifice: Nalant's willingness to face the bone dragon to protect his allies demonstrates his bravery and commitment to their survival.
• Determination and Persistence: Nalant's pursuit of a breakthrough to Sky Knight while fleeing shows his unyielding determination to improve and protect his people.
• Teamwork and Unity: The cooperation between Nalant, his subordinates, and the other survivors highlights the importance of unity and mutual support in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Copper Hammer: They develop a respectful and cooperative relationship, with Copper Hammer acknowledging Nalant's leadership.
• Nalant and the female elf leader: Though not explicitly shown, their mutual respect and understanding grow as they work together to ensure their group's survival.
• Nalant and Little Gray: Their tacit understanding is demonstrated when Little Gray secretly follows Nalant and aids his escape from the bone dragon.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant successfully breaks through to become a Sky Knight, revealing his newfound power and majesty.
• The group continues fleeing from the Dark Bone Dragon and the Dark Creatures, with Nalant's mounts showing signs of exhaustion.
• Nalant, Dwarves, and Elves decide to make a stand in a mountain hollow, preparing for a final battle.
• The Dark Creatures, led by the Dark Bone Dragon, attack the group at the mouth of the valley.

Character Developments

• Nalant: Successfully breaks through to become a Sky Knight, gaining new powers and confidence.
• Dwarf Copper Hammer: Shows bravery and determination, rallying his troops for the final battle.
• Female Elf: Discovers that Vivian and the Longbowman squad have improved their archery skills, approaching her level.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Nalant's breakthrough shifts the power balance, giving the group a better chance against the Dark Creatures.
• Desperation and determination: Both sides prepare for a decisive battle, with each group determined to fight to the end.
• Adaptation and growth: The Longbowman squad's improvement highlights the theme of growth under pressure.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Dwarf Copper Hammer: They exchange words of encouragement, showing mutual respect and camaraderie.
• Female Elf and Vivian: The female elf notices Vivian's improvement, hinting at a potential alliance or mutual respect between the Elves and Nalant's forces.
• Nalant and the Dark Bone Dragon: They exchange insults, showcasing their animosity and desire for dominance.

• The Dwarves and Goblins engage in a fierce battle against the Dark Creatures, with the Goblins surprisingly proving to be formidable fighters.
• Nalant sends in Mana Armored Vehicles and Goblin warriors to reinforce the Dwarves, turning the tide of the battle.
• The Dark Bone Dragon joins the fight, but Nalant confronts it directly, revealing his ability to fly and his immense strength as a Sky Knight.
• Nalant engages in a brutal aerial battle with the Dark Bone Dragon, eventually slaying it by targeting its soul fire.
• Key plot points: The battle against the Dark Creatures, Nalant's intervention, and the defeat of the Dark Bone Dragon.
• Character developments: The Goblins demonstrate unexpected combat prowess, and Nalant showcases his power as a Sky Knight.
• Significant themes: The unexpected strength of the Goblins, Nalant's power and determination, and the brutal nature of the battle.
• Character interactions: The Dwarves and Goblins fight side by side, Nalant battles the Dark Bone Dragon, and Nalant expresses his intention to free the bone dragon from the Dark Creatures' control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant slays the Bone Dragon, earning the respect of his allies.
• The Dark Lord controls the Bone Dragon's corpse, causing it to revive and attack.
• Nalant defeats the Bone Dragon again and provokes the Dark Lord.
• The female Elf leader uses a Life Potion (Life Spring Water) to heal Copper Hammer.
• She gifts the remaining Life Spring Water to Nalant as gratitude.

Character Developments

• Nalant gains confidence and respect from his allies after slaying the Bone Dragon.
• Copper Hammer shows bravery but is injured, leading to his rescue by the female Elf.
• The female Elf demonstrates her kindness and generosity by saving Copper Hammer and gifting Nalant the Life Spring Water.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity among different races against a common enemy (Dark Creatures).
• The value of gratitude and reciprocity, as shown by the female Elf's gift to Nalant.
• The importance of lifesaving treasures in dangerous situations.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Copper Hammer: Nalant saves Copper Hammer from the Bone Dragon, and Copper Hammer admires Nalant's strength.
• Nalant and the female Elf: The female Elf saves Copper Hammer and gifts Nalant the Life Spring Water, showing her gratitude and respect for Nalant.
• Nalant and the Dark Lord: Nalant provokes the Dark Lord, leading to a threat against his life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant and his forces successfully counterattack and defeat the pursuing Dark Creatures.
• Gus and the goblins retreat to Ducal City, spreading false information about Nalant's cowardice and the loss of the supply city.
• The allied leaders and kings discuss the situation, with some advocating for retreat due to the potential loss of supplies.

Character Developments

• Nalant: Proven to be brave and loyal, willing to risk his life to save his comrades.
• Gus: Reveals his treacherous nature, willing to sacrifice others to save himself and his people.
• Prince Budolon: Shows his eagerness to retreat from the Land of Death, prioritizing his people's safety over the alliance's mission.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Betrayal: Nalant's loyalty contrasts sharply with Gus's betrayal.
• Unity vs. Division: The alliance's unity is threatened by the loss of supplies and the potential danger from Dark Creatures.
• Courage vs. Cowardice: Nalant's courage is called into question by Gus's false accusations, highlighting the importance of truth and perception in shaping one's reputation.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Copper Hammer: Their camaraderie is strengthened as they fight together against the Dark Creatures.
• Gus and the goblin chief: They work together to spread false information about Nalant's cowardice.
• The allied leaders and kings: They debate the best course of action, with some advocating for retreat while others want to investigate the rear cities first.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A force of ten thousand men is dispatched from Ducal City to investigate the situation at the small city.
• Nalant's group returns to the small city, discovering it under siege by Dark Creatures, and decides to evacuate the supplies.
• They successfully evacuate the supplies but are pursued by another Dark Creature army with Bone Dragons.
• Nalant decides to withdraw toward Thorn Fortress, hiding the supplies and waiting for an opportunity to join the allied army.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in handling the crisis, prioritizing the safety of the supplies.
• Copper Hammer and the female elf follow Nalant's lead, showing trust in his judgment.
• Sherry proves her value by providing early warnings about the approaching Dark Creature armies.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in the face of unexpected threats.
• The value of early warning systems and reconnaissance in warfare.
• The prioritization of resources (supplies) over individual lives in a larger conflict.

Character Interactions

• Nalant consults with Copper Hammer and the female elf, valuing their input and expertise.
• Nalant and his group work together to evacuate the supplies, demonstrating teamwork and unity.
• The Dark Creatures and their leader are introduced, showing their coordinated and ruthless approach to warfare.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The allied forces discover that the Dark Creature army is much larger than initially thought, numbering over a hundred thousand.
• They decide to retreat from Ducal City, leaving behind a small force to hold off the Dark Creatures.
• The main army, led by President Theodore, breaks out and fights their way through the Dark Creature encirclement, suffering heavy losses.
• After a day, they encounter another Dark Creature army with three bone dragons, leading to more casualties.
• Upon reaching a small city, they find another massive Dark Creature army with three more bone dragons blocking their path.
• Just as they're about to break through, a colossal piece of land, carrying a Dark Creature army, falls from the sky and destroys half of Thorn Fortress, their last hope of retreat.

Character Developments

• President Theodore accepts responsibility for the situation and leads the retreat, showing decisive leadership.
• Prince Budolon of the Beastfolk prioritizes the safety of his people and is unwilling to leave any behind to hold the rear.
• The kings of the six great empires work together to hold off the bone dragons, demonstrating unity in the face of external threat.

Significant Themes

• The overwhelming power and cunning of the Dark Lord and his forces.
• The importance of unity and cooperation among the human races in the face of adversity.
• The desperate situation and dwindling hope for the allied forces.

Character Interactions

• President Theodore and the kings work together to plan and execute the retreat.
• Prince Budolon argues with the kings over leaving troops behind to hold the rear.
• The kings and leaders support President Theodore, acknowledging that the blame does not lie solely with him.
• The bone dragon taunts the allied forces, revealing the destruction of Thorn Fortress.

Plot Points and Events

• A massive dark landmass, carrying countless Dark Creatures, flies over Thorn Fortress and flattens it, killing most of the allied army stationed there.
• The surviving soldiers retreat to a nearby small city, where they are surrounded by Dark Creatures.
• The allied army attempts to break out but fails due to the arrival of more Dark Creatures from behind.
• The kings and leaders decide to defend the small city and wait for aid from the human continent in the sky, which is approaching.

Character Developments

• Baron Nalant realizes the dire situation and decides not to return to Thorn Fortress, instead planning to join the main allied force.
• Prince Budolon, initially unreasonable, accepts the grim reality and asks the humans for a solution.
• President Theodore suggests waiting for aid from the human continent in the sky as their last hope.

Significant Themes

• Despair and hope: The allied army faces overwhelming odds, but they cling to the hope of rescue from the human continent.
• Unity and division: The kings and leaders finally unite to face the crisis, setting aside their previous disputes.
• Sacrifice: The allied army is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to buy time for the Sacred Alliance.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Copper Hammer discuss the situation and decide not to return to Thorn Fortress.
• The kings and leaders argue about their next course of action and ultimately agree to defend the small city.
• Prince Budolon and President Theodore have a more civil conversation, acknowledging their dire situation and discussing their options.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The allied forces, after discussing strategies, divide the city into three sections for defense: humans on the front and left walls, Beastfolk on the right wall, Dwarves in the castle, and Elves patrolling and monitoring the skies.
• The Beastfolk secretly plan to dig a tunnel to escape, using the goblins for labor and as a food source in case of starvation.
• Nalant, Copper Hammer, and the masked female Elf discuss the dire situation in the small city and the need to find a way to rescue the trapped allied forces.

Character Developments

• Prince Budolon of the Beastfolk reveals his cunning and manipulative nature, prioritizing his people's survival even at the expense of other races.
• Nalant demonstrates his determination and responsibility, vowing to find a way to rescue the trapped allied forces despite the overwhelming odds.

Significant Themes

• Survival and sacrifice: Characters prioritize their own survival and that of their people, sometimes at the expense of others.
• Unity and cooperation: Despite initial divisions, the allied forces work together to defend the city, reminiscent of a past unity.
• Desperation and resilience: The characters face insurmountable odds but remain determined to find a way to survive and rescue their people.

Character Interactions

• Prince Budolon and Gus: Budolon shares his plan to escape through a tunnel, using the goblins as both labor and a potential food source.
• Nalant, Copper Hammer, and the masked female Elf: They discuss the dire situation in the small city and Nalant's ongoing scouting efforts to find a way to rescue the trapped forces. The female Elf asks Nalant to take her along on his next scouting mission.

Plot Points and Events

• Nalant and the female elf observe the besieged small city from a hill.
• They notice a group of Dark Creatures carrying a stone statue, which Nalant believes could be important.
• Nalant decides to seize the statue to draw away the Dark Creatures and create an opportunity for the allied forces to escape.

Character Developments

• Nalant shows determination to rescue the allied forces, even if it means risking his own life.
• The female elf demonstrates concern for her father and the other allied soldiers, showing her caring nature.
• Nalant's strategic thinking and quick decision-making are highlighted when he formulates a plan to seize the statue.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and Sacrifice: Nalant is willing to put himself in danger to save the allied forces, showcasing his bravery and selflessness.
• Faith and Worship: The Dark Creatures' reverence for their statue hints at the importance of faith and worship in their culture, contrasting with Nalant's lack of genuine religious belief.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and the female elf work together to observe the battlefield, showing a growing partnership and mutual respect.
• Nalant reassures the female elf, demonstrating his understanding and consideration of her feelings.
• The female elf expresses her desire to help Nalant, indicating her growing trust and admiration for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant charges towards the Dark Creature ranks, leaving the female Elf behind.
• The female Elf reflects on her prejudiced views about humans, finding Nalant upright and brave.
• The allied forces in the small city are on the brink of collapse due to exhaustion and lack of food.
• The right-side city wall is breached, and the beastmen are nowhere to be found, leaving the humans to face the Dark Creatures alone.
• Nalant fights his way through the Dark Creature ranks and uses Spatial Teleportation to reach the Dark Land Dragon carrying the statue.

Character Developments

• Nalant: Proves his bravery and skill by charging into the Dark Creature ranks alone. He also demonstrates his strategic thinking by using Spatial Teleportation to reach the Dark Land Dragon.
• The female Elf: Reflects on her prejudiced views about humans, finding Nalant to be an exception. She prays for his safety.
• Theodore: Feels regret for not listening to Budolon's proposal to withdraw earlier. He also feels responsible for Nalant's presumed death.

Significant Themes

• Prejudice and its consequences: The female Elf's prejudiced views about humans are challenged when she meets Nalant.
• Trust and betrayal: The beastmen's sudden disappearance and the allied forces' subsequent betrayal highlight the theme of trust and its violation.
• Sacrifice and perseverance: The allied forces' determination to hold out despite their dire situation emphasizes their willingness to make sacrifices for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and the female Elf: Though they do not interact directly in this chapter, the female Elf's reflection on her views about humans is influenced by her encounter with Nalant.
• Theodore and the kings: They discuss their regrets and the current situation, ultimately deciding to send troops to the right-side city wall to delay the Dark Creatures' advance.
• The allied forces and the beastmen: The beastmen's sudden disappearance leaves the humans to face the Dark Creatures alone, highlighting the betrayal and lack of trust between the two groups.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant lures seven Dark Bone Dragons away from the small city by stealing a statue, drawing a large number of Dark Creatures after him.
• The kings and Theodore clear out the Dark Creatures within the city, preparing for a final breakout.
• Budolon and Gus escape the city through a tunnel dug by the Goblins, only to encounter Nalant leading a horde of Dark Creatures.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness by luring the Dark Bone Dragons away from the city.
• Budolon and Gus show their cowardice and lack of loyalty, abandoning their allies and attempting to escape.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of betrayal and cowardice.
• The power of unity and cooperation among allies.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Nalant interacts with the Dark Bone Dragons, provoking them to chase him.
• Budolon and Gus interact, with Gus revealing Nalant's survival to Budolon.
• The kings and Theodore work together to clear out the Dark Creatures within the city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nalant pursues and eliminates the fleeing Beastfolk forces, including Prince Budolon and Gus.
• He uses the Dark Bone Dragons to burn and destroy the remaining Beastfolk troops.
• Nalant captures Prince Budolon alive but later decides to kill him to avoid potential retaliation from the Beastfolk.

Character Developments

• Nalant demonstrates his growth in strength, easily defeating veteran warriors like Budolon.
• Budolon and Gus show their cowardice and desperation as they try to flee and beg for their lives.
• The Dark Bone Dragons exhibit their power and loyalty to Nalant.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and retribution: Nalant settles his grudges with Budolon and Gus.
• Power dynamics: Nalant's increased strength allows him to dominate his enemies.
• Cowardice and desperation: The fleeing Beastfolk show their true colors when faced with defeat.

Character Interactions

• Nalant faces off against Budolon and Gus, ultimately defeating and killing them both.
• Nalant works with the Dark Bone Dragons to eliminate the remaining Beastfolk forces.
• Nalant considers the potential consequences of killing Budolon and decides to do so anyway.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The allied army successfully breaks out of the small city, believing it's a favor from the God of Glory.
• They decide to retreat to Thorn Fortress, acknowledging their dire situation and lack of supplies.
• The Elven King's daughter, Orpheus, is discovered alive, having survived due to Nalant's actions.
• Theodore reveals Gus's fabrication about Nalant's supposed cowardice and abandonment of the city.

Character Developments

• The kings become more united and determined after their successful breakout.
• The Elven King's primary concern shifts to his daughter's safety and well-being.
• Orpheus demonstrates resilience and courage in surviving the ordeal.
• Theodore shows empathy and concern for Nalant's reputation.

Significant Themes

• Hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of cowardice and deceit (as seen in Gus's actions).
• The power of unity and cooperation among the kings.

Character Interactions

• The kings work together to make decisions for the allied army's survival.
• The Elven King and Orpheus reunite, expressing their love and relief.
• Theodore interacts with Orpheus, showing genuine concern for Nalant's reputation.
• The kings and the Elven King express their anger and disgust towards Gus's deceitful actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Orpheus recounts how Nalant lured away the Dark Creatures, allowing the allied forces to break out of the encirclement.
• Nalant returns, pursued by enraged bone dragons after he damages a statue revered by the Dark Creatures.
• The allied forces, including the kings and Nalant, flee together, planning to rest and restore their Battle Qi before facing the pursuing bone dragons.

Character Developments

• Orpheus shows deep admiration and respect for Nalant's heroism.
• Nalant demonstrates his resourcefulness and bravery by luring the Dark Creatures and later facing the bone dragons.
• The kings, despite their initial dignity, show a more human side by arguing over a piece of roasted magic beast meat due to their prolonged hunger.

Significant Themes

• The desperation and hardship faced by the allied forces due to lack of supplies.
• The importance of unity and cooperation among the different races and kingdoms for survival against the Dark Creature threat.
• The impact of Nalant's actions on the morale and hope of the allied forces.

Character Interactions

• Nalant and Orpheus: Orpheus expresses her admiration for Nalant's actions, while Nalant shows concern for her safety.
• The kings and Nalant: The kings express gratitude to Nalant for his repeated rescues, while also showing a more relatable, human side when arguing over food.
• Theodore and Nalant: Theodore explains the dire situation of the allied forces to Nalant and expresses his regret for underestimating the Dark Creatures' actions.