While the battle in Northern Palgrost had ended in defeat, the other fronts were still valiantly defending. In Southern Hydrurond, the two opposing sides were still heated in battle. Two defensive lines left before the Southern Hydrurond Front had to leave Hydrurond's territory and cross the border into Themisphere.
The defender's number here was still more than half compared to when they first engaged the underworld forces. This was due to the rune tree from the mobile fortress. The constant healing provided the troops with high survivability, especially those with high HP. This allowed them to put up fierce resistance throughout every defensive line.
The steady reinforcements from Themisphere also kept their number strong. Added by the aid from the Council of Elpo, which boasted many powerful natives, they could give the underworld forces a run for their money, even when the demon army was led by the strongest devil.