With the defeat and retreat of the Anlong Garrison at Hercules Bridgehead Fortress, large numbers of the Imperial Army had gradually occupied various areas, and had even begun to clean up the battlefield.
General Vance, despite the advice and opposition of his adjutants and the rest of the senior officers, insisted on entering the Bridgehead Fortress for a personal inspection.
The sky's rain had slowly stopped, and the clergy of the Hailing Group, including Priest Kuni, returned to the ranks and suggested they could accompany General Vance into the Bridgehead Fortress. The leading Nun of the Moon Church, due to her prior engagement with that streak of aurora, had suffered considerable injuries and thus remained behind to rest in the rear camp.
