The whole reason Ala Mhigo was so easy and nothing happened is because Zenos found worthy prey in the Wol. He told everyone there to not do anything unless it involved us. The bad thing is anyone not Garlean didn't know this so the locals were probably as reluctant as before if not a little more than last time. That and the Alliance/resistance needed time to recoup and see where their numbers were at. Zenos is so fixated with the Wol that I'm kind of surprised he didn't write to Varis and go yo why didn't you tell me about the Wol sooner?

It will be interesting to see what role he plays in the second part as we do see Elzeno come onto the battlefield in the trailer. Along with what happens with him.