But in all wars, sacrifice is inevitable.

No matter which side wins, the other side will always fall victim to the war and become a stepping stone to the other's victory.

Winning or losing, this is a black-and-white multiple-choice question, no final answer can be made, and it will never stop.

For Edward, though, there was another way to do it besides giving an answer in black or white.

Smack, smack!

Two crisp slaps.

Edward's method was to sacrifice himself.

With just one slap on the wrist, the war could be temporarily ended and peace restored, which Edward thought was a very good deal.

Even if the peace is fleeting.

Compromise forever, never join either side - it seems that by doing so, Edward can never sacrifice and get the happiness he wants.

Obviously, this is an unrealistic delusion.

Black and white, dead or alive. This is reincarnation, this is fate, there is no room for compromise, and there is no fluke of deviance.

If Sheila were to see Edward's appearance, she would say that Edward was a greedy pervert.

If it weren't for his greed, Sheila wouldn't have fallen into reincarnation with him, tortured and never turned over.

Black or white, dead or alive, in the not-too-distant future, Edward will understand that fish and bear's paws cannot be both.

Abandon one side as a victim, celebrate the victory of the other, and then, say goodbye to the victim once and for all, leave behind the promises you once made, and embark on a new journey to another carefree world with a selfish smile.

Maybe this is Edward's fate.

"Choose?"

Choice is destiny. Since the choices are made by the people themselves, should human beings also have the power to change their fate?

But don't forget, as long as there is war, there will be sacrifices. If you want to overcome fate, you must also make sacrifices.

Now Edward did not realize what a difficult choice he would make and a tragic sacrifice in order to break his fate.

To be sacrificed, or to be sacrificed. This, too, is an option.

"Now we have two options before us. Continue the attack, or retreat immediately. What do you think we should choose?"

Everfree Forest, Camp.

Lance's questioning interrupted Edward's musings.

Today, Lance called them all into the tent and held a battle meeting.

Usually, Lance makes all the decisions alone, and even if there is any problem that he can't solve, he only communicates with the adjutant, and never asks outsiders. As a result, this time for the first time, the brave Emily Shaxia and the Exorcist Salvation Society were found, and everyone held a combat meeting together.

Lance was in big trouble - there was no other explanation.

"Marshal Lance, I suggest that the advance be halted at once, set up camp, and rest in place. ”

“......”

"Marshal, we can't advance any further! The eastern and western fronts are stagnant, and only if we rush in all the way, we will not be able to support the other two roads at all, let alone get the support of other troops. Marshal, this is a pointless gamble!" said the adjutant with great excitement, scribbling and dancing on the map.

“......”

"Marshal, taking such a big risk, we will not get anything in return, we can only let the soldiers die in vain! The Everfree Forest itself is the most cruel prison, and if we don't retreat, we will all be trapped here by it...... Marshal!"

"Well...... What do you think? ”

Lance didn't squint, staring at the map while absentmindedly asking Amysa Sha.

"Me?hmm...... I don't have much to suggest. Sasha was a little embarrassed and didn't know what to say, so she replied innocently, "Then keep attacking, they can't beat us anyway." ”

"Nonsense!" the adjutant roared angrily, "Go on the offensive? Are you joking with the lives of the soldiers! You are brave, you are not afraid, but we are different! We are all flesh and blood human beings, old and young, we don't want to be buried for your arrogance!"

"I'm human too, and I also have my mother. Sasha said coldly.

"I ......" The adjutant wanted to continue scolding, but he suddenly remembered something, and immediately closed his mouth in amusement, "Hug, sorry, I, I didn't mean to say that......"

Sasha is not only a human with some flesh, she and her mother are all great heroes of mankind, he is just an adjutant, what qualifications does he have to teach Amy Sasha?

"Alright, now is not the time to bicker!" Lance waved his hand to stop their childish bickering, "I'd like to hear your opinion on this. You speak first. ”

"Marshal, in any case, I always think that retreating is the wisest option!" said the adjutant in a loud voice.

"Okay, I see. Lance nodded, noncommittal, and then looked away, "What about you, Amilia?"

"I ......"

Emilia didn't say anything, just glanced at Edward, and then remained silent.

She didn't say anything, but Lance read what was in her mind.

His thoughts are my thoughts. He said that he was going to attack, I would not choose to retreat, he wanted to go home, and I would be the queen for him—that should be the answer Emilia gave.

"Okay......" Lance nodded in understanding.

Emilia had always trusted Edward unreservedly, and Lance was no stranger to this.

Lance didn't know exactly what had happened between the two of them, and he could only wishfully believe that it was Edward's character and intelligence that impressed Amilia, so she was relied on by Amilia.

But in fact, what Emilia could rely on in Edward was not his intelligence or character, but something that only Emilia herself understood.

"What about you? What do you think?"

Lance's gaze swept over Flandor and George.

"Attack or retreat......?

George couldn't make up his mind. He hesitated, and Flandor didn't know what to do.

The two of them stared at each other blankly, neither of them knowing what to do.

In other words, where do the two of them know how to do military affairs? Let them make a decision, it is better to kill them with a knife.

"There it is!" Flandall gave George a wink.

"Agreed!"

In less than a second, George understood Flando's intentions, pursed his lips and nodded, deeply agreeing.

"Looks like you've already figured it out?" asked Lance tentatively, "do you agree with the attack, or do you want to retreat immediately?"

"We ......" said in unison, and with great tacit understanding, Flandor and George turned their eyes to Edward together, "We listen to Edward just like Amilia!"

"He's him again?...... the corners of Lance's mouth twitched slightly, and he didn't say anything more, continuing his question, "What about you, Arthas? ”

"Hehe, of course. Arthas smiled faintly.

"What do you think we should do?" asked Lance, expectantly.

His unscrupulous brother often surprises him.

Arthas is not a person who bows to others easily, he has his own judgment and considerations, so he must not blindly believe in Edward like several others.

Lance was convinced that this time, he could rely on Arthas's advice to get out of the situation.

"I think...... Ahem. At this point, Arthas paused deliberately, coughed twice in a feigned manner, and then continued, "I think we should listen to Edward's opinion. ”

"Huh?"

It's Edward again, Lance is going crazy!

He thought Arthas would have some good advice, but like everyone else, he blamed the problem on Edward.

Is Edward your leader, and why do you trust him so much?

"Uh...... Now, shouldn't you ask my opinion?" said Edward, blushing.

Highly anticipated and trusted, Edward couldn't help but be a little flattered.

If there were no outsiders, only Edward and Night were left, then Night would have mocked him like this - the most wasted demon king in history has been reduced to the point of using human worship to find satisfaction, and it is hopelessly shameful to gain the trust of his enemies, but rather complacent!

In fact, even if she didn't say anything at night, Edward understood it all through her disdainful eyes.

Anyway, it's already the most wasteful, and I don't care how shameless it is......

"Well, then Edward, what do you suggest?"

Lance really didn't know if the marshal was himself or Edward...... All in all, let's listen to Edward's advice. (To be continued.) )