Chapter 1744: Don’t overstep
The moment that the general from the Democratic Union said this, everyone narrowed their eyes to look at him.
Everything had already been decided and most people agreed to it, so for the general from the Democratic Union to suddenly try and veto it like this...
Well, it was the perfect way to offend people.
Though everyone was glaring at him like this, the general from the Democratic Union didn’t seem to back down. It even seemed like he was doubling down as he suddenly slapped his hand down on the table.
"This is the enemy’s territory and there’s no telling what will be waiting for us. Instead of taking this risk, it is better for us to slowly make our way there instead of pushing for it."
There was some logic behind his words, but this was already the logic that had been refuted.
After all, we had mentioned how if we waited too long...it would be dangerous since it would give the enemy time to strengthen themselves.
In this situation where time was of the essence, to make this suggestion really was harming them rather than helping them.
The general from the Democratic Union had been so helpful during this time, but now he was actually going against what everyone wanted. It was as if he became a completely different person with how he acted.
It seemed that this went against what the Democratic Union wanted, or else he wouldn’t have spoken up now.
"This is something that everyone has already decided on."
"I am the one that was given full rights to command the troops of the racial alliance during this mission. I think that I should be the one that makes the final call in this matter." The general from the Democratic Union said in a firm voice as if he truly believed this.
I narrowed my eyes to look at him before saying with a nod, "That’s right, you were put in charge of the racial alliance forces during this mission."
He seemed surprised that I would agree with him like this, but before he could actually say anything...
"However, that mission is over now. This is a completely different mission and we have the right to appoint a new commander."
A deep frown appeared on the face of the general from the Democratic Union.
He looked like he wanted to say something, but everyone else cut him off by agreeing with me. In no time at all, it seemed like he was completely isolated by the rest of the racial alliance.
It seemed like there wasn’t a single person that wanted to support him.
In the end, it was hard for the general from the Democratic Union to say anything with the way that everyone pushed against him.
With this momentum, it didn’t take long before my name came up as a replacement for the general from the Democratic Union.
Though it could only be called returning something to its rightful owner.
After all, I had been the leader of the racial alliance forces in the first place and it was only because I wanted to set a trap for the Democratic Union group that they became the leader in the end.
But now that things became serious, we couldn’t afford to keep this trap going and I had to take charge again.
With a vote that was completely one sided, everyone decided that I should be the one that took over once more.
The general from the Democratic Union had an ugly look on his face when he saw everyone ganging up on him like this. So in the end, the only thing that he could do was accept this decision.
Or rather, the only thing that he could do was...
"I will not be leading my subordinates into danger like this. The Democratic Union’s army will not be following you this time."
Once the general from the Democratic Union said this, everyone narrowed their eyes to look at him.
But even though everyone was putting pressure on him, he acted like he didn’t see anything as he stood by his decision. He even stood up as if he was about to leave with his followers.
Seeing this, I said, "Then is the Democratic Union withdrawing from the racial alliance?"
The moment that they heard this, the group from the Democratic Union froze.
The general from the Democratic Union turned to look at me with a surprised look on his face, showing that he clearly didn’t expect to hear me ask him this.
But I just calmly looked right back at him as I waited for an answer.
In the end, the general from the Democratic Union said, "I never said that our Democratic Union was leaving the racial alliance. It’s just that this is too dangerous for our..."
"It’s dangerous for everyone, that’s the point of the racial alliance. It’s an alliance formed by all of the races to risk their lives to protect everyone on the continent. If you’re not willing to risk your lives, then why should you benefit from the racial alliance like this? If you are backing down, then that means that you will be pulling out of the racial alliance."
The general from the Democratic Union looked shocked hearing how firm my voice was before looking at the others as if he was trying to gauge their reactions.
However, it seemed that everyone was thinking the same thing.
If the Democratic Union really wasn’t willing to risk their lives, then they wouldn’t support them.
There was no reason for the Democratic Union to be a part of the racial alliance if they continued doing things like this.
In the end, the general from the Democratic Union said, "We are not abandoning the racial alliance, but I can’t take this unjustified risk."
"We will report this matter once we return."
"Do as you please." The general from the Democratic Union said with a sigh before walking out of the room to everyone’s surprise.