Chapter 27: Prioritizing Eli

Chapter 27: Prioritizing Eli

Although Komit had great respect for Andrew, respect is one thing; if it didn’t benefit him, how much weight would that respect really hold? That was a mystery.

Seeing Arthur’s worries, Airael comforted him, “Arthur, you don’t need to worry too much. Even without Lord Andrew, we still stand a good chance of winning. Among all the legions, ours is the strongest. Only we can challenge Mork and suppress him, allowing our forces to successfully attack Malong Fortress. Others simply lack the capability. So, it’s clear we are meant to take the lead.”

Her confident words infused Arthur with hope.

Sure, Mork was strong, but they weren’t weak either.

Together, they could hold their own against Mork!

The earlier battle was a perfect example.

With that in mind, he had little to worry about.

Given the current situation, capturing Malong Fortress definitely involved overcoming Mork first.

Arthur nodded vigorously at Airael, “Yep!”

Seeing Arthur’s newfound confidence, Airael smiled with satisfaction.

Then she asked, “Was today’s meeting only about deciding who should be the primary attacker?”

“No! We discussed other matters too.”

“What matters?”

“While we haven’t yet finalized who will be the primary attacker, we did set the date for the next round of attacks on Malong Fortress.”

“When?” Airael pressed on.

“In three days!”

“Three days? That’s a bit long, isn’t it?”

Arthur shook his head, “Don’t forget, we haven’t nailed down who will lead the attack yet. Once that’s settled, we can outline the specific battle strategies and relay them. The earlier parts are manageable; it’s that last step that counts.”

“What’s the issue with that last step?”

“The upcoming battle requires close coordination among the legions—not just everyone fighting independently. Airael, you should know how diverse our forces are, not to mention the competition for the position of primary attacker.”

As he spoke, a frown creased Arthur’s brow.

Some people could easily betray him during this opportunity.

Though he didn’t voice his concerns, Airael picked up on his unease with little effort.

With a sigh, she lamented, such was the complexity of society!

Sometimes, you had to face not only your open enemies but also watch out for hidden foes—especially those lurking right beside you.

There’s a saying: it’s not the god-like enemy you fear, but the pig-like teammate.

When a teammate pretends to be a pig, you feel utterly helpless.

After some contemplation, Airael said to Arthur, “I think we should have a private talk with General Komit.”

Thinking it over, Airael realized Komit was their best bet for sorting this out.

As for Andrew, she already harbored some wariness about him.

After all, asking someone who had just lent you a hand for another favor was a bit too greedy.

Plus, Komit owed her a favor too.

“What do you want to discuss with General Komit?”

“Of course, we need to talk about your earlier concerns. Also, we should privately discuss the primary attacker matter with him to prompt a quick decision.”

Airael rolled her eyes, annoyed.

Once reminded, Arthur had an epiphany.

Indeed, with Komit’s capability, if he wanted to, he could certainly help him resolve some worries.

Without further ado, Airael and Arthur hurriedly left their tent for Komit’s.

As they walked, the camp was eerily quiet.

After a morning of “fun,” many soldiers were already wiped out, resting in their tents, with only a few still lingering outside.

After traversing some distance, they finally arrived at Komit’s tent.

Following the guards’ announcement, they stepped inside.

“Please, take a seat!”

Andrew, comfortably seated at the head, greeted them with a smile as they entered.

“Thank you!”

Airael and Arthur replied in unison and took their seats.

“Commander Axi, I’m curious why you and Miss Ailia are here to see me?”

Komit inquired at the right moment.

“General, Ailia and I are here for victory.”

“Victory? Have you thought of a good plan?”

Komit asked excitedly.

He seemed to take Axi’s words at face value without suspicion.

“We do have a plan, but we need your help, General Komit.”

Before Arthur could answer, Airael chimed in.

“What do you need me to do?”

Komit’s attention immediately shifted to Airael.

“Let Axi serve as the primary attacker in the upcoming engagement, and ensure everyone else collaborates fully with him.”

Airael stated plainly.

Her directness caught Arthur off guard.

Komit was somewhat surprised, but his focus remained on Airael’s words, deep in thought.

He briefly glanced at Arthur, but quickly shifted his gaze away.

The whole exchange was swift; it would be nearly impossible to notice if one weren’t paying attention.

“Miss Ailia, to be honest, I had considered making Commander Axi the primary attacker before. However, the pressure that comes with the role is immense, and as Axi is just starting to lead a legion…”

While Komit didn’t finish his thought, anyone with half a brain could grasp the implications.

“General Komit, I have confidence in taking on this task. Please believe in me.”

Arthur knew he needed to show his determination and confidently put himself forward.

Komit looked a bit tempted.

One: Arthur did possess a certain level of capability; Two: it would give Andrew face; Three: it would repay Airael’s favor.

“General Komit, you must consider Mork. As for Mork, we are the only ones who’ve achieved a stellar performance against him. I don’t believe the other legions can match our records; they simply lack the strength!”

Immediately, Airael struck with a timely rebuttal.

This was a critical blow.

They weren’t newcomers to facing Mork, having dealt with him three times.

First, Airael forced Mork to retreat when he arrived at Mils Fortress.

Second, Arthur had fled here after getting wiped out by Mork.

Third, just yesterday, Airael had subdued Mork on the city wall.

These experiences left Komit with no grounds to refute Airael’s statements.

Komit was feeling somewhat displeased.

Yet, feeling disgruntled was one thing—there was no denying the truth!