Inside a large tent, Jim, Valen, Luna, and Guren sat around a table, enjoying the food and beverages before them.
"So, Jim, what's the reason you called us here?" Valen asked in a relaxed manner, his arms folded across his chest.
Jim took a sip of his tea, offered a slight smile, and set his teacup down on the saucer while maintaining a calm gaze at Valen.
"The reason I've called you—Spear Hero Valen, Bow Hero Luna, and Marquis Guren—is to discuss the strategy I plan to implement on the battlefield," Jim said in a casual tone.
Valen, Luna, and Guren were momentarily taken aback but quickly composed themselves and nodded in acknowledgment.
"Well, I'll listen to your plan," Valen said with a dismissive smile that appeared as he glanced at Guren. "But first, I'm curious why you've included this weakling in the discussion."
Guren, who had remained silent until now, couldn't contain his anger at Valen's blatant mockery.
