I only wanted to retire, but I ended up becoming an extremely popular character.

At this moment, Zod was unaware of the weight of Captain Spinter's words.

In his view, this might be somewhat similar to the brutal office struggles on Earth, but perhaps even more brutal.

Having experienced the workplace firsthand, Zod loathed it. Even in an office with only 6 or 7 people, if there was office politics, the atmosphere would become chaotic and unpleasant.

Zod had no interest in the "office politics" of Colonel Xavier and his high-ranking associates.

But for Zod, this was undoubtedly an opportunity.

Time was ticking away, and the Holy Kingdom's reinforcements were closing in. He had no time to wait any longer.

He had to seize this fleeting opportunity and do something about it.

In fact, Zod had already prepared an alternative plan in his mind long before reporting to Xavier.

Zod had been thinking the whole way to the city of Sarlom.

If Zod is unable to persuade Xavier to evacuate, how can he extricate himself from this dangerous situation?

After much deliberation, Zod did come up with a compromise.

Although this plan still wouldn't allow him to completely leave the battlefield, it was at least much safer than continuing to be trapped in the city of Sarlom.

However, Zod must state his position before presenting his own views.

He said earnestly and firmly, "Colonel Xavier, I agree with Captain Spent."

"Whatever decision you ultimately make, Captain Spent and I will obey your orders without question!"

Zod didn't actually fully understand what Spinter meant by "the political level" he had just mentioned.

After all, he was just a second lieutenant and had not yet been involved in such high-level power struggles.

What he can focus on is more about his own situation and interests.

His statement of "agreeing" with Spinner's viewpoint was merely a choice made after observing the situation.

After all, it would be unreasonable for Zod not to agree with an opinion that could make Colonel Xavier hesitate.

Although he was of low status and his voice carried little weight, it was still better than remaining silent.

As for that last seemingly loyal remark, Zod couldn't help but secretly admire Spinter's shrewdness.

That sentence was truly the finishing touch.

This both expressed that the two men had no intention of disobeying Colonel Xavier's orders and subtly demonstrated their loyalty.

Zod repeated it at this point, not only to imitate this clever rhetoric, but also to pave the way for his next proposal.

So he changed the subject, tentatively asking, "Colonel Xavier, I'd like to ask if you can contact Lieutenant Colonel Horton in Segner right now?"

Xavier paused for a moment, then shook his head: "We can't get in touch. The communications of Sallom City have been completely blocked by the Holy Kingdom's 'full-band jamming.' We are now completely cut off from the outside world."

"However, with Lieutenant Colonel Horton stationed in Segner, I believe... there shouldn't be any major problems."

Lieutenant Colonel Horton was a subordinate he had personally trained, and Xavier knew his abilities better than anyone else.

He trusted Lieutenant Colonel Horton.

Zod knew perfectly well that Colonel Xavier could not possibly contact Lieutenant Colonel Horton.

Just now, Zod learned from Captain Spinter that the city of Sallom had been 'blocked across the entire spectrum'.

Since Xavier was hesitant to make a decision, Zod was unwilling to waste any more time and had to settle for second best.

His face showed worry, and he took the opportunity to say what he had been holding back for a long time: "Colonel Xavier, now that the Holy Kingdom has sent troops to reinforce Sallom, the town of Segna, as an important military node and supply route for our side, will probably become their target as well."

"I fear that the Holy See will send a large force to retake Segna and cut off our retreat and supply lines."

He paused briefly, his tone becoming even more earnest: "In order to ensure the safety of our rear, I request to lead all my soldiers to the place on the battlefield where we are most needed, namely, to reinforce the town of Segna."

If Zod had offered to support Segner from the beginning, Xavier would never have agreed.

At that time, his full attention was still focused on the main battlefield, Sarlom.

But at this moment, Xavier's resolve began to waver.

Although Zod still dared not expect him to make that difficult decision immediately.

But given the groundwork laid by Captain Spent and himself, Xavier shouldn't easily reject this proposal regarding rear security.

As a great man once said, if you propose to open a window in a room from the beginning, most people will not agree.

However, if you initially insist on removing the roof, they are more likely to agree to your request to open windows.

In fact, Colonel Xavier's current mindset is pretty much the same as Zod had expected.

Colonel Xavier had considered Zod's suggestion.

From the initial wholehearted command of the siege of Sarlöm, the battle has now become increasingly stalemate and dragged on for longer and longer.

He was worried about the situation with Lieutenant Colonel Horton.

Because Lieutenant Colonel Horton was his right-hand man, he trusted Lieutenant Colonel Horton, which is why he focused all his attention on the war in Sallom.

However, upon learning that the Holy Kingdom's reinforcements were about to arrive in Sallom, besides considering whether the battle in Sallom could be won, his first thought was of Lieutenant Colonel Horton in Segna.

Just as the city of Sallom is facing pressure, the town of Segnar may also face pressure from the Holy Kingdom.

Colonel Xavier was delighted when Zod proposed leading troops to reinforce the town of Segner.

Although Zod is only a second lieutenant, his words of defiance against Xavier at the risk of his life, and his volunteering to go to "the place on the battlefield where he is most needed," are remarkable.

Zod's every idea revealed the strategic vision expected of a senior commander.

Although he is still very inexperienced and only a second lieutenant, he is already quite remarkable.

Most junior officers in the "Imperial Blade" legion lack the strategic vision of Zod, and are unable to consider issues from a holistic perspective.

The younger generation is truly formidable!

The future of the Empire and the Legion will eventually belong to young people like Zod.

Xavier, though inwardly delighted, showed no sign of it on his face: "Lieutenant Zod, attention!"

Upon hearing "Attention!", soldiers immediately stand at attention with perfect posture, almost as a conditioned reflex.

Then, Xavier solemnly announced, "I order you to immediately lead your soldiers to the aid of Segner, join forces with Lieutenant Colonel Horton, and obey his command to hold Segner to the death!"

"Yes, sir!" Zod saluted on the spot.

As far as I can remember, Zod has never accepted a mission so readily.

The only time he was assigned was to Captain Spente to wipe out bandits, but he immediately handed it over to Cassius.

"Go!" Colonel Xavier said wearily.