True Alliance.

Shi Lang instructed Crystal to deal with the communication between the high council and the team. Following his last suggestion of inviting some human array experts, the high council asked Shi Lang to come back and tell them what he thinks of the situation. 

The young terran had no choice but to move back to the Citadel and discuss with the elders. Of course, they would not have called him back if it was expected, but this time, he was appointed the team advisor while the team leader, Tex, had proposed to go and look deeper into the exile city.

The conflict in opinions needed to be dealt with with thorough reasoning. They could not accept just one suggestion with their eyes closed. While some spirit beasts preferred Tex's approach, others held back on the decision until they heard what Shi Lang had to say. 

The young general did not want to move back and forth like some chess piece, but he was too weak to refuse them outright and risk offending a senior.