Chapter 1382: Candidates
"Why accept the challenge? Just for these rewards and empty prestige?"
"Exactly. If we want to win, we have to field a Top Tier Configuration. Trading pieces with them would be a complete loss, but what would be the point of handing them a free victory?"
"We lose either way!"
"But they're using the Autonomy Edict as bait. We can't refuse..."
"That's right. With an edict formally recognizing our autonomy, we won't have to worry about the Qing Court using national destiny to hold us back in future legion battles!"
"Have you considered why they chose that as bait? Because they're confident they'll win! If Commander Yuan could act, of course we wouldn't be afraid, but the problem is that this is a contest between top-tier Veterans. Marshal Feng hasn't fully recovered yet!"
"Then pay to restore him ahead of time!"
"That may well be exactly what they want!"
"..."
This challenge was of immense importance. Even after they had decided to accept it, the internal discussions remained chaotic.
Everyone voiced their own opinions, and the entire hall was in uproar.
Commander Yuan sat on the dais, his fingers interlaced, his expression composed. He showed no reaction at all to the arguments below.
The faction leaders, including Zhang Yulin, also remained silent, allowing these core members to air their suggestions and grievances.
The decision to accept the challenge had been made earlier by those leaders after meeting with Commander Yuan. Even Xu Yue had not been qualified to attend that meeting.
Only now had they convened this expanded meeting, gathering everyone above the rank of Intruder to determine their response.
After most of the members had voiced their opinions and views, Yuan Shijia finally spoke, suppressing the commotion in the hall.
"We will fight. That is certain.