They had been on a losing end since the start of the war. The only reason he and Duke Montford were able to last this long was because the enemy had been unserious in their previous attempts.
That's how they were barely able to stand their ground against the enemy this long. And even then, they had to sacrifice a hell of a lot just to maintain the standstill. A result like that was nothing to be proud of.
"I see, don't worry. Everything will be solved once we defeat the forces of Blackthorn and take the capital back".
Duke Redcrest who had been drooping his head from shame, suddenly raised it at that declaration from Cytnhia. She did not say 'if they were defeated' but 'once they were defeated'.
Duek Redcrest could not sense any hesitation or uncertainty in those words of hers. Every word that she spoke, carried absolute confidence.