"I see." Motan didn't let Xialian continue speaking. He glanced at the map on the table and asked straightforwardly, "Can you tell me now about the situation in the south?"
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Ten minutes later
"Alright, alright~" Motan leaned back in his chair listlessly, talking to Xialian in a grave tone, "You just asked me what the future of Misha County would be like if this continues, right? Hmm, speaking personally, the best outcome would probably be that the northern and central regions are preserved, everywhere south of the New Budding City falls, and the number of civilian casualties in this process will be a terrible figure. I optimistically estimate that at least three big cities will fall. That's about it."
Yu Chen inhaled sharply and asked quietly, "Motan, did you just say... this is the best outcome...?"