After Nolan's surprise assault broke through Galgada's defensive line, Adonis's six hundred thousand troops drove straight in and began fierce street fighting with the four hundred thousand new recruits inside the city. Upon learning that Galgada's defenses had fallen, Magath launched a counterattack at any cost, tore open the encirclement, and successfully entered Galgada's urban district.
When Magath saw the Aima Republic's flag, along with enemies all wearing Marley uniforms and bearing Marleyan faces, his pupils shook and his hands trembled.
"Koslow, we've fought all this way, our homeland has fallen, and people are starving to death everywhere. Yet the enemies who greet us at the end are our own countrymen." Magath's eyes reddened with anguish.
"Captain Magath, they're rebels. They've already betrayed Marley. We..." Koslow tried to reason with him.
Magath suddenly seized Koslow's shoulders, his eyes bloodshot. "We can't keep fighting our own people. If this goes on, the Marleyan people will be torn apart. Even if the Marley Empire survives, there won't be many Marleyans left."
"Captain... are you going to abandon the Empire?" Koslow's pupils trembled.
"As long as the Marleyan people survive, Marley will survive. If they want the lives of our current government, let them take them. I can't let my men suffer any more pointless casualties!" With that, Magath took off his military cap and handed it to Koslow.
Koslow accepted it with trembling hands.
"I've committed too many sins in my life. I sent a group of children into hell with my own hands. For the supposed greater good of the nation, I hurt far too many Eldia people, and even Marleyans. It's time I paid for it."
Magath took off his uniform, revealing the white shirt underneath.
"Koslow, make sure the Marleyan people survive. Make sure Marley rises again." Magath gave