Everyone was talking about how the Tanilia Federation's shameful surprise attack had dealt a heavy blow to the Vineta Navy, but most people did not understand just how great the loss to the Vineta Navy was. In contrast, the Vineta Navy quickly assembled a fleet for retaliation so large that many, including Winters, felt "the Navy seemed to have hardly suffered a scratch."
It was not until this moment that Winters truly realized the extent of the Navy's loss. The Navy was merely putting on a brave front; they had even incorporated coastal ships into the fleet meant for a long-distance sea expedition, with sailors and officers on the galleons enduring harsh living conditions.
"It seems the Tanilians have truly struck a vital blow..."
Cage, however, was unwilling to show weakness in front of the Army. He cheered up and said spiritedly, "No worries, the men are still there. If the ships are gone, we'll just build more. Out with the old, in with the new, it's time to build new ships."