"Didn’t you leave? Why are you back?" The Commander looked at Rumus puzzled.
The others around snickered. Yesterday, this kid was spouting nonsense, unaware of the limits, and even snatched a seat. Now he’s starting his antics again.
"I want to present my opinion," Rumus said.
"Didn’t you already propose yesterday, talking about training outstanding talent as undercover agents or sothing? Have you changed your mind today?" one person said.
The others laughed out loud after hearing this.
Rumus didn’t pay attention to the mocking around him. Although his base wasn’t large, the rebels and terrorists he eliminated weren’t fewer than those of these people.
"Alright, go ahead," the Commander said.
The people around also quieted down, eager to hear what plan Rumus could co up with.
"I disagree with your widespread bombing; it will cause many casualties," Rumus stated first.
"You ntioned all this yesterday. We are fighting a war now. Sacrifices are inevitable in war," the Commander said impatiently.
They had already basically settled on a plan, and Rumus kept saying it was infeasible, denying his decision.
Seeing the Commander getting angry, others shook their heads secretly, thinking, "Rumus just doesn’t know what’s good or bad. It’s no wonder he’s been stuck in a small military district. With his administrative intelligence, he couldn’t reach higher either."
"We can locate their precise position and strike," Rumus said.
"If we could find their precise location, then why the hell are we having this eting? We’d just go straight for it," the Commander said angrily. "We proposed this plan because we don’t know their exact location. Stop talking."
The Commander was very angry, feeling that Rumus’s plan, while not unreasonable, would take a lot of ti.
It could take five or ten years, and who knows what society would be like then.
People around whispered, the majority looked down on Rumus, signaling him to stop talking.
Yet Rumus stubbornly stood there, being scolded by the Commander with no rcy in front of everyone, feeling furious, with an impulse to spit blood.
"My people have already found the exact location," Rumus blurted out in a rush of adrenaline.
After he said it, he regretted it imdiately, blaming himself for being too impulsive.
Everyone around suddenly quieted down, looking at Rumus with unusual eyes.
"What did you just say?" The Commander looked at Rumus puzzled.
"Nothing, it was just a joke," Rumus awkwardly laughed and then sat down.
The people around, hearing it was just a joke, responded with curses or disdain, saying all sorts of things.
Sitting far away, Keru’s eyes flashed with a fierce light, like a fierce beast.
The Commander frowned at Rumus. He had clearly heard what Rumus said just now.
Now Rumus was denying it; could it be that there was sothing he couldn’t openly discuss?
"Everyone is tired today; let’s end this eting here. We’ll continue tomorrow. Everyone can disperse," the Commander said, a bit exhausted.
In fact, the eting hadn’t been going on for long, so tiredness wasn’t the reason for ending it — it was certainly due to what Rumus said.
So who heard clearly had begun pondering, wondering if Rumus had really pinpointed the rebels’ location?
Yet the majority still didn’t believe it. After negotiating with the rebels for so many years without grasping their situation, how could Rumus? It was simply a joke.
"Rumus, stay behind," the Commander suddenly said as everyone was heading out.
The Commander’s words made everyone pause, looking toward Rumus.
Rumus sat there calmly.
Keru was the last to walk out, his face heavy, lost in thought.
When everyone had left, the Commander invited Rumus to sit a bit closer.
"What did you an when you said you had pinpointed the rebels’ specific location?" The Commander stared at Rumus.
Rumus replied awkwardly, "I spoke in anger without thinking."
Seeing him like this, the Commander’s expression darkened. Having been in a high position for so long, the innate authority he exuded made it hard for others to breathe.
"Rumus, speaking in front of , do you still not tell the truth? Do you not trust ?" the Commander said coldly.
Seeing this look, Rumus shivered, though he was the highest-ranking officer in the military district, now he was just a small soldier.
"Commander, it’s not that I don’t trust you. I indeed have a brother who infiltrated them, but if I tell you, he’d definitely be in danger," Rumus said.
The Commander’s eyes lit up with excitent upon hearing this, even soone as composed as him couldn’t contain his excitent.
If they truly had the rebels’ location, they would save much effort and avoid needless sacrifice.
After standing off with the rebels for so many years, many in his position had wanted to eliminate the rebels, but none succeeded.
This would surely be a monuntal achievent, benefiting generations to co. Hence, even the stoic Commander couldn’t help but feel excited hearing Rumus’s words.
"Tell the exact location first; we can talk about the rest later," the Commander said.
"Commander, you must first ensure my man’s safety. You must wait until he’s withdrawn before taking action," Rumus insisted.
The Commander clearly was unhappy, looking at Rumus, "Stop with the nonsense. You are a military man of the country, and you should consider the country first. Is this the ti for personal feelings?"
Rumus felt frustrated; the Commander was talking nonsense. What were personal feelings? Rumus was ensuring the safety of his own.
"You must promise to ensure his safety first," Rumus stubbornly insisted.
After all, Xiang Yu’s identity was mysterious; even the top leader of China had co to see him personally.
If Xiang Yu were to sacrifice himself for helping him, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Thus, even if it ant braving the risk of facing the Commander’s wrath, he had to persist until the end.
The Commander, seeing Rumus so resolute, sighed, and after pondering, said, "Fine, I promise you. As long as you reveal the specific location, I will ensure your man’s safety."
Hearing this, Rumus felt relieved, then went to the wall and brought over a map.
anwhile, soone was pacing anxiously in his room — that person was Keru.
Keru also heard Rumus’s words and wasn’t sure if what Rumus said was true.
In such an environnt, Rumus lying was possible since the people around were extrely annoying...
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