Sobek had to admit that although the other party's actions could be considered desertion in the face of the enemy, they were still justified both legally and morally.
In fact, Lieutenant General Tanlian could have blamed the defeat in this battle on Duke Garibeyan's occult warfare plans. She really did feel that way, and her resentment toward the latter was already close to becoming outright hatred.
Even so, she had fought to the bitter end. Even the most fastidious judge advocate would have to admit that she had done her duty.
The lieutenant general said, "I'll retreat toward Gravity Well No. 3. Judging from the current situation, I don't think the Earthlings will keep pursuing our battered force. Yes, they definitely won't."
Of course, that was because the Natural Emblem was a colossal MT. Naturally, there was no need to spell that out. Everyone knew it already.
"As for you, Jaeger, you should retreat separately from me. Leave the battle line near Cosmic Point Z887, then turn onto the D9 planetary orbit and make your way to Gravity Well No. 2. That way, you can rendezvous with Lieutenant General Bifick's fleet in the Lu T2 system."
And you're heading through Gravity Well No. 3 to the I-Earl Corridor, so you can hurry off and complain to Admiral Rosanaio, right? That had to be it.
Still, he had to admit that the retreat plan she'd laid out was quite clear. It was worth considering.
"So, what do you think? What are you planning to do?" she asked again.
Me? I'm obviously planning to get the hell out of here with you! The battle's turned out like this. Anyone who keeps fighting is a damn fool; not running would be even dumber! That was what Sobek thought, of course, but he couldn't