The others turned their heads toward Wilmar and remained silent as they awaited his decision.
"I have decided to hold our operation on the eastern side and withdraw any troops stationed there. We will temporarily abandon the eastern region of the empire and consolidate our forces from the rest of the empire after they successfully subdue the remaining rebels. It is better for us to focus on suppressing the rebels first; only then can we consider a solution, even if it means confronting that man," he said, a flash in his eyes.
After thinking it over, he might have a chance to face that man if they gathered their troops and devised a proper strategy. He wouldn't have to sacrifice many soldiers if they could set a trap to lure that man in.
The first step he needed to take was to eliminate the rebellion on the other side of the empire, as long as it didn't encroach on that man's territory.
