Su Yang clenched his fists, his brows tightly furrowed.
"I think we should leave sooner, but the real situation is so complicated. Shouldn't we think it through properly?!"
He spoke each word distinctly, his eyes filled with an unprecedented resolve.
When faced with this choice, Su Yang was more inclined to back down.
He had no idea what exactly had happened.
"Wouldn't it be too hasty for us to set out this time? Besides, all sorts of things still haven't happened!"
He spoke slowly and sighed helplessly.
They both understood, but neither showed it on their face.
"Don't you think this has been handled very well? The earlier we leave the city, the more we stand to gain. Are we supposed to keep sitting around in the city and waiting to die? Wouldn't that be worse?" Captain Levi said coldly. Those nearby knew he was considering the bigger picture.
Su Yang was at a loss in the face of his stubborn decision.
"If that's the case, then we'll leave the city tomorrow. Everyone, please make sure you pack your things by then and don't delay us!"
Captain Levi signaled to him with his eyes.
Su Yang was at a loss and sighed helplessly, as though everything had gone beyond his expectations.
He watched Captain Levi's departing figure and fell into deep thought.
The person beside him noticed something was off and stepped forward.
"You don't need to worry too much. That's just how he has always been—what he says goes. Why argue with him?"
He tried to persuade him kindly. The two chatted on and off, both probing the other's intentions and trying to glean information from the other's words.
Su Yang deliberately poured a cup of tea and pushed it forward. The man picked up the tea from the