"Beyond us, though it may be, I have a feeling we have no choice but to confront it," Oliver said. "This isn't a problem of banditry anymore. When it involves magic, every village in the area falls under threat. There's a darkness to that pursuit that knows no boundaries."
"This is not our region, Patrick," Cormrant said. "I am in agreement with the Commander. We retreat. We've killed two hundred men and we succeeded in the capture of Dollem Fort, albeit it temporarily. What lies down here is beyond us."
"Not your region?" Oliver said. "You'd abandon villagers because of that?"
"Indeed I would," Cormrant said. "The only reason we're assisting in other areas of the country is because of the High King's orders. We seek to aid General Skullic's goals, despite the inconvenience of the Royal Decree. We would not be serving that by dying here."
