Toz and the cats, especially Nil, wanted more time to learn their new spells and improve their magic. But it didn't seem like they would get that as the atmosphere in the camp was growing increasingly volatile. And from what Toz heard, the situation outside the base, on the battlefield, was the same.
People were desperate. They didn't want to die. But to increase their chances of survival, they had to risk their lives and get contribution points. No matter what, it seemed like incredible numbers of people were going to die in the upcoming clash. And this fear continued growing.