The decision makers and commanders all nodded excitedly upon hearing Li Chen's explanation, wearing expressions of sudden realization.
Of course, they had known these things all along, and every one of them understood them clearly.
They were simply in such high spirits that they wanted to joke around and please Li Chen.
After all, Victory in Sight was at hand, and no one was under much pressure.
"Because you predicted that the enemy would very likely send reinforcements, Master."
"That's why we didn't immediately attack the royal city and capture those decision makers!"
"Now they've completed the call and sent out the signal. We can finally act! Hehehe..."
"Yeah, as long as we capture the enemy and then set up an impenetrable trap here to wait for those reinforcements to arrive."
"We can wipe them all out in one fell swoop!"
"Hahaha... Master, you're truly amazing! Not only can you foresee everything, but your command of troops is equally godlike!"
Li Chen had just emphasized several times that they were not to flatter him.
Yet at this moment, it was obvious that this bunch of bastards had not listened at all!
One after another, they continued chiming in, fawning over Li Chen and praising him with every flattering phrase they could think of.
"I know you're all delighted. You think the enemy looks easy to defeat now, so you're getting carried away, aren't you?"
"But arrogance and complacency are major taboos in warfare! Remember this: prideful troops are bound to lose!"
"So no matter how many victories we win, how many opponents we defeat, or how many civilizations we conquer!"
"We must always remember one thing! Never, ever become arrogant or complacent!"
"Stay humble at all times!"
As Li Chen spoke, he burst out laughing as well.
"But we've got