After settling down, they decided to slow down and rest properly as Captain Oxford would not be available for a while due to him over-exerting himself.
They also needed rest, as they were practically sapped of all strength from this battle. This battle was a nightmare to them while also being a wealth of valuable experience, as they definitely gained more battle knowledge from it.
No pain, no gain. This quote was true, as without being soaked in battle it was very hard to improve.
A perfect example just verified this claim in the person of their leader, Captain Oxford. Perhaps, he would have never advanced to become a 4th rank high-grade soldier in his life if he followed the normal training route.
But just one traumatic but desperate battle was able to drain him and draw out his hidd
