After a brutal battle, Captain Elias Thorne surveys a devastated valley where his battalion has barely won. Soldiers mourn the fallen, care for the wounded, and struggle with exhaustion and grief. Lieutenant Mara Vey warns that the enemy will return, reminding Elias that war is a relentless cycle. Despite the heavy losses, the survivors begin to reorganize and support one another. Elias encourages his soldiers, honoring the dead through resilience and unity. As night falls, the battalion reflects on sacrifice, leadership, and endurance, knowing future battles await but determined to face them together.
