Rather than allowing a precious seed to wither mid-growth, it is better to reclaim and continue nurturing it.
"...Everyone need not worry about our Special Service Team being understaffed. The other institutions in the Ancient city have completed their staffing programs and will soon have a large number of their students joining our team..."
The leader who was speaking seemed a bit resentful, likely questioning why this action wasn't taken sooner.
However, Lu Ping'an, who was growing more immersed in this world, knew that many things are not as simple as they seem. What appears to be merely procedural issues and bureaucracy often involved many deeper, unspeakable considerations.