Craze

"Hmm? He is the one commanding the army?" An old man frowned while glancing at a young soldier who sent the message.

"Yes, Sir. There is no confirmation yet, but he has sent an offer to help." The soldier confirmed it.

"So, the battle will require at least fifty thousand people and there will be five commanders who handle ten thousand people each?"

"Yes. As the letter said."

The old man frowned. "I've just retired after the last battle. And now they're inviting me back…"

The soldier looked down, having no words to say. On the one hand, he was ashamed that he had to ask a veteran like him to come back to the battlefield. On the other hand, he was only following his task.

Surprisingly, the old man smirked and said, "Fine. I will agree to this arrangement if the famous Theodore Griffith is the one commanding the army. This is the first time I can see how talented that young man is.