GoE 230
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Of course, Prince Hector took the last option. It wasn't that Prince Hector was afraid of death, but he was quite self-aware that if he maintained his ego then his soldiers would die in vain. Prince Hector should at least save his army and sidestep Emperor Paddu's Special Forces.
"To hell with the Emperor's orders, you guys have to stay alive so we can get our revenge," said Prince Hector before they moved back.
Prince Hector's military forces slowly retreated and let Emperor Paddu's Special Forces lead the attack. They would gladly risk their lives because there was no point in going home defeated.
"Instead, we are going to Muchen to repair the damaged fleet. Since the order I received was not an official one then I can assure you there will be no penalty if we withdraw to Defense Post V in Muchen," said Prince Hector in a sad tone.