"So, can I assume that Headquarters' attitude towards us is a notch higher than mercenaries?" After a moment's pause, Melia asked.
If mercenaries are not qualified to intervene in the missions of the Advance Team, why is Princess Melia's army qualified? Does this imply that, to some extent, the Headquarters trusts Princess Melia more?
Of course, Melia doesn't see it that way. If the headquarters truly supported her unconditionally, it would provide her with unreserved support. She could clearly sense that the headquarters was reticent and hasn't completely trusted her. Thus, she sought to determine her standing at the headquarters through Luoer's words.
Melia is constantly expanding her influence to the south and actively intervening in the treatment of the epidemic in Odelanqi. On the one hand, she aims to expand her sphere of influence and increase her prestige. On the other hand, she hopes to gain more support from the headquarters by showing her proactive stance.