"An Guo." The voice on the other end remained calm. "I understand your concerns, but now isn't the time. They're trying to provoke us into releasing these people."
"But you have to understand: powerful as these people are, they're extremely difficult to control, even after being frozen for decades."
"They're a double-edged sword. Unless things reach their worst, releasing them would be a disaster, whether for the Night Watch or for this country."
"We're soldiers, An Guo. I told you a long time ago not to rely too heavily on the Disciples' power, nor to blindly worship or fear them. And you mustn't think that power is so mysterious and overwhelming that it can't be matched!"
"Neither the Night Watch, Deep Red, nor the Dark Army led by Mount Luoyun is this country's greatest strength. You are! You are the strongest, most dependable support for the people who live in this country!"
"If even you are afraid and place all your hopes in the Disciples, then even if we defeat the Night Watch someday, it won't be a true victory. It'll just be one curse defeating another. Do you understand?"
General Chen's face was flushed red. "I understand everything you've said. I just... just want to ask one thing! Please answer me honestly!"
Before the other person could refuse, General Chen asked at once, "After we defeat the Night Watch, what do you plan to do with Specialist Lin and the Deep Red members under her command?"
There was a brief pause on the other end of the phone. "What do you think we should do?"
"Sir, I can vouch for Specialist Lin. She's absolutely a patriot, and she's given far more to this country than I have, despite being the one in command in name only!" General Chen blurted