Archibald was taken aback when John said this.
"You... you've given me authority?"
John nodded calmly, "What's the matter? Any problems?"
Archibald hesitated, unsure of what to say.
He had just been competing with John for the position of commander, and now John was delegating authority to him? Wasn't he afraid that Archibald might just kick him out and take over as commander?
"Do you really trust me that much?" Archibald asked, his tone laced with complexity.
John just smiled slightly, "I beat you once, I can beat you again. How capable do you think you are to knock me off this position?"
His casual remark instantly made Archibald's face turn red.
This man!
He was utterly outrageous!
Who talks like that?
It seemed a bit too much.
The squad leaders nearby lowered their heads, barely containing their grins.
Everyone had said John was terrifying, but now he didn't seem as fearsome as they had imagined.
