"Ah, this mission is really terrible......" Cordak limped around Regner and complained, "Lao Tzu, this team was almost taken directly into the pit by you!"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Kordak, but I didn't expect Saron to be a quasi-high-ranking warrior. Alexander said apologetically: "He recovered from his injury too quickly, completely beyond my expectations." ”

"Don't you think it's too late to apologize?" Kordaq didn't give up, in fact, he was still very annoyed in his heart. If it weren't for him and Tamró's stubborn fight against their mercenary squad, why would they have been forced to such a dangerous situation? If it weren't for "Regner" to turn the tide this time, I'm afraid that his Kordak squad and the second prince of the empire would have been served by the Red Flame Sorcerer Saron, and at that time, I am afraid that the two empires would be even more lively.

"I'm sorry, this time it's my decision-making mistake ......" Alexander bowed his head: "Although I didn't cause much damage, my mistake cannot be covered up, and I will take responsibility for it when I go back." I apologize to you......"

"Well, Kordak, Alexander blames himself now too, don't blame him anymore. Vera was a woman after all, and she was soft-hearted, so she opened her mouth to persuade Kordak.

"......" Cordak saw that the second prince of the dignified empire could say this, so he didn't pursue it too much, but just muttered: "Anyway, the young men under your command who died in the battle have nothing to do with me......"

"They...... It's all because of me......" Alexander couldn't help but turn red as he thought of this. Although he was born tall and strong, Alexander was only a seventeen-year-old boy, and it was too heavy and cruel for him to let such a half-old child take on the responsibility of this life.

Kordak turned his head to look at Alexander, and suddenly stretched out his left hand and slapped it directly on the back of Alexander's head as he did with Regner: "What do you think?"

"Nothing...... I...... I'm just feeling a little guilty......"

"Guilt?" Kordaq patted again: "Can guilt be eaten, can guilt bring your men back from the dead, what is the use of guilt?"

"......" Alexander didn't know what to do.

"Listen up, boy. Kordak said seriously: "They did die unjustly, but this is not your responsibility alone, you are responsible, Harden is responsible, Saron is responsible, Stoke is responsible, and I am also responsible! Moreover, didn't you also say it? This is war, and it is impossible to live without death! Even if you die on the battlefield one day, I am not surprised!"

"That's what you're talking about. Alexander said in a low voice that he had joined the army a few years ago, and that he would not cry over the death of his comrades by now. But in fact he was far from being insensitive, and because of the critical situation, Alexander persuaded Kordak to leave quickly. But now, after getting out of danger, Alexander began to be depressed because of the death of his comrades. Those...... But they are all subordinates who get along with him day and night, and they are also companions who are willing to give their lives for themselves!

"So, do you understand the commander's mission now?" said Kordak.

“......”

"The task of the commander is to protect as many of his subordinates as possible on the premise of completing the mission!" "Kordak said with a serious face: "You can't protect everyone, but you have to protect as many of your subordinates as possible, some of them have died in battle, but there are many more who are still alive, what you have to think about now is not how to treat the dead, but how to save more of the living!"

"......" Alexander thought carefully about Kordak's words, and then nodded to him seriously: "I understand, Mr. Kordak, thank you!"

"Ah, that's just some of my experience......" Kordak smiled humbly.

"Yo, Kordak, you've learned this good skill of learning and selling. Vera said with a smirk, she knew where this theory came from, as Tamro had said when he first asked them a few months ago!

"Hey, hey, hey!" said Kordak laughed dryly.

"I remember you sabotaged one of Stoker's convoys before you came to Pato?" Alexander asked.

"Yes, that's it, Connor and Jeff ......" A little sadness flashed in Kordak's eyes: "Stoker's chasing speed completely exceeded previous expectations, and the two of them ...... in order to stop the pursuers"

"This is a mistake in my intelligence, please don't blame yourself...... Alexander hurriedly said: "Your command is precise and thoughtful, to be honest, I think that in the entire Hawke Empire, there are few people who can do it better than you." ”

"The mercenary team, which has been in command for several years, naturally has some experience with this kind of small-scale battle. Kordak smiled reluctantly.

"......I see," Alexander said thoughtfully, turning his head and saying, "If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely recommend you like my father, Mr. Kordack, for it would be a pity not to make full use of it." ”

"I would love to play for the Hawke Empire. Kordak didn't push, in fact, he said so much in order to wait for Alexander's words.

"That's great. Alexander nodded.

A few people walked with Regner for three or four hours, and by this time it was already overcast. Although Alexander and his men were still in the Stoke Empire, they rarely encountered any Stoke pursuers along the way, and it seems that Harden's death had paralyzed the Stoke people to a certain extent. But even so, they didn't dare to delay in the slightest, after all, this was the enemy's territory, so it was better to leave as soon as possible.

Just as they were about to lose their legs, a figure on horseback appeared in the distance.

"Enemy?" Vera tightened her longbow without hesitation.

"Wait, it seems to be Lisanna. Alexander stopped Vera's bow and arrows.

"Lisanna?" Kordaq and Vera froze.

"It's a subordinate of my Golden Eagle Knights, and this time it's with me on a mission. Alexander explained that after confirming the knight's identity, Alexander condensed a beam of fighting energy in the palm of his hand, and he emitted a faint white light in the night. It's not particularly conspicuous, but it's enough for the knights looking around to notice.

As the knight approached, Cordak and Vera realized that the knight was, as expected, a woman.

She is not tall, about a little lower than Annelot, and has short pink hair of a soft color, her appearance is superior, although she is not as good as Annelot's super-first-class level, but compared with Vera, it is still a lot better, but in terms of figure, Vera can explode her dozens of streets.

Kordaq looked at the Lishana carefully, and then remembered this person. She was the only woman in Alexander's squad of knights, and he had intended to bring her with him during the selection process.

Because she not only looks good, but also has a very gentle and obedient personality, it is most suitable to be an adjutant or something. It's just that in the end, in the face of Lisana's refusal and Vera's murderous gaze, Uncle Cordak finally gave up on his idea.

And now, Kordak understood why Lishana would refuse him, it turned out that he was invited by the tall and handsome prince...... Thinking of this, Kordak suddenly felt a little uncomfortable in his heart......

"Wang ...... Captain. Lishana dismounted, this was a very smooth set of movements, and from this alone, Kordak judged that this Lishana was definitely not the kind of vase that was not useful.

"Alright, Lisanna, now is not the time to pay attention to that. Alexander quickly picked up Lishana and asked, "Why are you here?"

"I ......" Lisana hesitated for a moment before she said, "I'm worried about the captain...... and the safety of Mr. Cordak, so I disobeyed Lord Just's orders, and rushed back alone to find your whereabouts, and asked the captain to punish him. ”

"Oh, and you know to bring me along, this Lishana is quite good at taking care of other people's feelings. Kordak thought to himself, and then smiled, "Oh, oh, Miss Lisanna, it's too timely for you to come to our aid, where will Alexander punish you?"

But Lishana completely ignored Kordak's words, and remained half-kneeling, motionless.

"......" Kordak suddenly felt that his hot face was sticking to a cold ass......

"It's a very serious crime to disobey military orders, and I'll deal with you when I get back, but now that we need to get out of here, do you have any emergency supplies with you?" Alexander asked.

"I only got some dry food from other people...... There are two more horses ......" Lisana stood up and said a little crampedly, "I'm sorry captain, I didn't prepare enough......"

"That's enough! Good thing you're prepared!" Alexander patted Lisanna on the shoulder in surprise.

"Being able to serve His Highness is what Lisana should do!" Lishana saluted again.

"Put this kid on the horse, my shoulder is about to break!" Cordak grumbled as he threw the unconscious Regner onto the horse. Seeing this, Lishana also hurried over to help.

"Hey, Miss Lisanna, my brother is unconscious now, and I'll trouble you to take him with you on horseback in a moment. Kordak said with a harmless smile on his face.

"Huh?" Lisanna was stunned, she looked at a few people, and then said, "Can't you bring it?"

"All three of us are hurt, Vera is going to take me ......"

"you, when did I say I was going to take you?" Vera spouted.

Kordak ignored Vera's protest and continued: "His Royal Highness Alexander is also injured at this time, and he can't bring anyone, so you are the most suitable." ”

"......" Lisanna looked at Kordak earnestly, then turned to look at Alexander.

"Please. Alexander nodded.

"Okay. Lishana immediately agreed.

"Boy, don't say that the boss didn't take care of you, you turn the tide for us, the boss will send you a sister immediately, the benefits are enough, right?" Cordak muttered to the unconscious Regner.