Alexander's detailed reasoning displayed that he had given the decision far greater thought than the detractors, causing Menes and Meniscus to nod in defeat.
"The pasha is always ten steps ahead of this old man," Menicus exaggeratedly praised.
"Haha, senior flatters me," Alexander humbly smiled, though didn't outright dismiss the claim.
Instead, Melodias chimed in with an even bigger claim, "My lords, I believe the pasha is even more intelligent than that!"
And as the men turned to look at him, Melodias explained, "I say this because these five hundred soldiers can also be used as instructors to raise, train, and send reinforcements to the front lines if the need ever arises. So, I believe these soldiers must stay in the new police force."
Melodias expressed his support for Alexander.
Though hearing Melodias praise him, Alexander had half a mind to say this out aloud, 'You are giving me too much credit here, man. That thought never crossed my mind.'
