No Better Option

I addressed the commander's somewhat aggressive question.

"I said that they would tear themselves apart or attack their allies. She's the only one there. Have you ever thought about why that's the case?"

He didn't seem to care much about it though.

"How is that related to our conversation in any way?"

I let out a small sigh.

"It's because everyone else nearby fell. Do you really think it was only her that showed up to try and take them down? This is the territory of an archduke of all things."

Shen, who was standing a few steps away, couldn't help but laugh.

"I did see many fall down mere moments after confronting the enemy. It was quite funny in a way. Though I suppose at least their effort is commendable."

The commander was quite startled, looking at Shen as though he was some sort of monster that appeared after a jumpscare.

"You... where did you come from?"