"Powerful!?"
"Combat units?"
Hearing Lin An's words, Gao Tian couldn't help exchanging a glance with everyone else, especially Wen Ya. It was rare for him to hear Lin An mention her, and her heart suddenly tightened.
It wasn't that they didn't understand what Lin An meant. It was just that the word "powerful" from Lin An's mouth—did it really have anything to do with them?
To be honest, Gao Tian and Zhang Tie might barely qualify.
If they really encountered a Fifth Order, they would just be there to make up the numbers. As long as they didn't become a burden, that alone would be a blessing.
Seeing the lack of confidence in Wen Ya and the others' eyes, Lin An didn't waste any more words. He looked directly at Wen Ya and voiced his thoughts.
"Wen Ya, I know that during this period, I haven't really... talked to you."
"This is my fault. I neglected all of you. I also understand what is making you feel upset. All I can say is that I was wrong about some things. Otherwise, our situation would be much better than it is now."
"Lin An...? You didn't do anything wrong..."
Before Wen Ya could be shaken, she hurriedly spoke up to indicate that she hadn't taken it to heart.
However, in the next moment, Lin An looked at her seriously.
"No, it really was my fault."
"I've always felt that I needed to bear all the pressure. I didn't want any of you to get hurt. Emotionally, that may be the right thing to do, but rationally, it was absolutely wrong."
"Setting everything else aside, the enemies we've encountered at this stage are far beyond your rate of growth. To a great extent, that's because of me."
"Moreover, I never seriously considered