Atlas returned to Gacha Haven at once and received the full update on the aftermath of the great war they had just won.
From the victory over Bolin, he gained hundreds of new troops, more than 400 in total. They all stood in neat formation across the open field as Atlas and Edrik faced them together.
This was a massive increase in strength, since every one of them had already passed level 170, well above the average.
However, that day also carried another truth that weighed heavily on him. This might have been the greatest loss Atlas had ever suffered. A total of 367 combatants from his side had fallen in the war.
"Were any of them team leaders or key figures, Edrik?" Atlas asked again, seeking confirmation.
"No, my lord. All team leaders survived," Edrik replied calmly. "But many of those who fell were people who have been with us since the early days."
