"We can't, if we don't secure the forest then they will have a foothold far too close to the city." Pelaros countered, knowing that they would not be able to ensure a secure line if they needed to give the entire forest.
At worst they should form a line between Kyno Northeast Fort and Overlook. This should still be possible, but this line would need to be against the corrupted line. Meaning it would be under constant threat, not to mention that the corruption may still grow.
"Even if we set up a defensive line as such, how are we going to defend it? We don't have the manpower for such a long stretch of land. We normally leave forests and fight in fields." Farest countered, the news absolutely some of the worst they could have gotten.