I had one restart left, and Kostya had already used his. I saw the Air Magic book on the respawn point, costing 5-9 gold per Hydra, and decided to play. In the first week, I took a small relic and cleared the guards of two more large hives, which I took with a 121 growth rate. I also defended against a Knight's Vengeance attack with a 121 growth rate and sent a scout to the center on a flying unit, getting close to the center castle. On day 122, I attacked with Loynis, took a chest for experience, and gained Diplomacy and Air Magic. I also opened a Cartographer under the central castle and discovered that my opponent also had one on their respawn point. I wasted two days because I suddenly ran out of money and couldn't even afford to cast spells. But my opponent wasn't rushing to the center, and I managed to grab wings, a Crown of the Underworld, +2 speed, a +5 attack sword, and gauntlets from the treasure room. On day 125, Loynis joined 30 gold worth of Minotaurs, 10 gold worth of Unique units, and a Grand Order of Wyverns, totaling 139 units. I moved to another castle to replenish my mana, feeling quite relaxed. But unexpectedly, Tazar takes a Utopia with a Knight's Vengeance on his respawn point and reaches Loynis, who was stationed in the castle.
There were a Knight's Vengeance, 6 Angels, 33 Monarchs, and 50 gold worth of Lizards, with higher stats and +3 morale/luck. I had -2 morale. I could have easily lost that battle if my ducks had lost morale once or twice. But that didn't happen, and I won. Thanks for the game!