"You must understand, Alexander Vasilyevich. Losing to an outstanding opponent is a regrettable matter, but you should not feel ashamed for it. I too was defeated by that magician, but I do not feel ashamed. I just regret not being young like you, having more time to contend with such a great opponent."
"I understand, sir."
In the face of the elder officer's magnanimity, Gorchak couldn't help but feel a bit ashamed, but his expression soon returned to firm and steady.
"Regretting what has already happened is meaningless. Now we must analyze our shortcomings from this defeat, the enemy's strengths, and find the path to victory from there. So, Alexander Vasilyevich, what have you learned from that magician?"
