That’s how it is, I leave the logistical support to you.” (Burkhart)
“Yes” (Elise)
“For the vanguard members, as also the boy and me, it will be our defeat if Elise is attacked by the golems.” (Burkhart)
While on a small-scale, this pseudo-military structure is similar to a campaign of annihilating the enemy.
If we let the stronghold called Elise fall, we won’t even be able to take a break afterwards deciding our defeat.
Given that our opponents are artificial creatures that don’t even feel fear, they won’t retreat either. Our victory condition is without exception the total annihilation of the enemy, though that’s quite harsh.