But Erso's current expression could hardly be considered happy.
Because Paul had ordered him to retreat, to give up the Dragonhawk Star Domain, and with his Battle Group, which had now actually grown to around sixteen hundred men, to circle back to the Meng River Star Domain, located north of the Dragonhawk Star Domain, and then return to the Princess Star Domain.
The reason for doing so was also clearly explained by Paul.
Erso knew about the events that had transpired on Holy Terra. After this information was relayed to Erso by him, Erso could understand why it was necessary to consolidate their forces.
Because war was upon them.
Because the Empire could no longer accommodate them.
To be honest, upon realizing this, Erso felt somewhat bewildered, to the extent that he was initially unable to accept it.
He had led the Fury Flame Battle Group, and for the past century or so, had always stood together with the Iron Armor Battle Group, committing many heinous acts.
