"I object!" However, the moment John finished speaking, an ill-timed voice suddenly rang out in the room.
What shocked and confused everyone most was that the person who said it was none other than Samuel, the first to respond to John's invitation earlier.
At that moment, he stood up with an agitated expression, his burning gaze fixed on John before him. Then, suppressing the shock in his heart, he said in a deep voice:
"Sir John, I object to letting you bear the responsibility alone. Your decision was not wrong in any way, and you should not be punished. If even someone like you, who fought bravely for the Empire, must be punished, then this Empire is simply unworthy of our efforts and loyalty!"
"Since everyone shares the glory, why should you bear the responsibility alone? I do not accept this condition, so please withdraw it at once!"
Samuel's voice echoed throughout the conference room. Upon hearing his words, Igonila, whose eyes had previously brimmed with killing intent, slowly let go of the murderous urge in his heart and instead looked at the loyal colonel with admiration.
After hearing Samuel's words, the other three colonels could not help silently greeting his entire family tree in their hearts.
Damn it, Samuel, you bastard, you took all the spotlight for yourself. Did you ever consider that we existed?
Besides, you were a colonel. Publicly flattering an Air Force major two ranks below you like this—Samuel, you shameless dog, did you have no pride at all?
Where had your dignity as a colonel gone?
And where had your honor gone?
Answer me!
"What Colonel Samuel said is exactly what I wanted to say. As the saying goes, we share blessings and hardships alike. As true Imperial soldiers, how could we allow you, Sir