General Howard's expression remained unchanged after hearing Jeremy's response. It was as if he had already anticipated that Jeremy would say exactly that. In Howard's impression, Jeremy had always been someone who preferred to act alone. And indeed, Jeremy possessed the ability to operate independently and achieve success.
"I feel that I can ensure my own safety better if I act alone. Whether it's my companions or any other helpers you intend to provide, they could potentially slow me down during the mission," Jeremy explained with a smile.
General Howard nodded. "In that case, proceed according to your own preferences and see how the next steps unfold. I have other matters to attend to, so my adjutant will brief you on the details of the high-difficulty instance we're about to deal with."
