The soldiers whispered amongst themselves.
"We need someone to divert the attention of the Serpentiliths, while others escape."
"That… it's not different from sacrificing yourself."
"We are weak. We won't be able to draw the aggro of the Serpentiliths for long. Only the mercenaries can do it."
The Shining Stars had dark expressions.
Theodore approached them.
"We won't. Use your people," Luna refused before Theodore could say anything.
"We have to split the group and use one of them to pull away the Serpentiliths. If my soldiers do it, they will die before they can take a few steps." Theodore felt ashamed to admit it.
"Then go yourself! Why did you come underprepared in the first place?"
"..." Theodore stayed silent.
He had prepared as best as he could. The Grade 4 Genius tech alone emptied half of his treasury. He also equipped his soldiers with the best cold weapons he could afford.
