Having received more accurate information since Yang Ling's return, the Rossi forces managed to launch a few successful sneak attacks. The patrolling Black Armor Guards felt insecure, and in order to conserve their strength, Steve took the advice of his tactician and greatly narrowed the patrolling radius of his troops.
In addition, he increased the number of men in each patrol team to a hundred. The patrol teams were now equipped with archers and spellcasters, so their abilities received a huge boost. The Rossi soldiers launching sneak attacks couldn't do anything against that. At the same time, in order to control the worsening situation, Steve had asked for aid from the capital. He used the justification that the Rossi government was sending a large group of elite forces, hoping that he would receive a large amount of resources and reinforcements as well.