Inside the alliance:
"What can we do? It's too strange, they appear and disappear like ghosts. We can't beat them!"
"Damn it, do they have some kind of communication device? They are incredibly well-informed. Shameless, utterly shameless. We can't fight them."
The war has now been going on for over half a month. Originally, the alliance forces had the advantage in numbers, but they are restricted at every turn. The large size of the army, which should be an advantage, becomes a liability due to outdated communication methods and delayed message transmission, making the vast army seem cumbersome and slow to react.
In contrast, the Apostle army is exceptionally quick, almost prescient, targeting the alliance's weak points and retreating after striking. By the time the alliance troops arrive to support, the enemies have already left, leaving behind nothing but ravaged towns.