Frontline battle reports came flying back like snowflakes. Each report carried the intense scent of smoke and blood.
The Alliance forces, in their struggle with the Western Alliance army over Canglang Star and Leifeng Star, had reached a fever pitch. As mass reinforcements from the Western Alliance arrived, the frontline situation grew increasingly tense. Every combat zone, every battle line, resounded with hoarse cries for reinforcements. The casualty figures were nearing astronomical levels. In several areas, forces were forced to retreat due to insufficient manpower.
