Chapter 616: Defying Orders, Old Friends Across Time and Space_2

He could neither be cold-blooded and ruthless nor absolutely authoritarian.

Others said.

"It's not just you, James Wright, who is great. We haven't given up either. Every person eventually dies, either lightly as a feather...Since there is a new plan now, we want to try again."

Some even refuted James Wright with his own words.

"You once said that we are soldiers, and this is our battlefield. We agree. However, you should know that soldiers don't have the right to evade danger in their missions. Every soldier has sworn an oath when enlisting. Although we haven't sworn in words, we are determined in our hearts. If the soldiers retreat at every risk of death, how can we fight? Who will protect the people? Who will guard our base?"

"This desertion is essentially a lack of trust in those outside. We must believe that this is where we are most needed, so we do not accept your judgment, Director Wright."