After listening to Mia's analysis and asking about the specific details of the battle at Silverstone Mine,
John, now aware of everything, could not help but look at Mia, this Phoenix Chick, with an unprecedentedly complicated expression. He looked as though he wanted to say something but could not bring himself to speak.
He had never imagined that his utterly ordinary orders would be overinterpreted by his subordinates to such an absurdly complicated extent.
But considering that, despite all the unexpected twists, they had somehow steered the situation into the most advantageous position possible for their side,
John forcibly suppressed his complicated emotions and instead sincerely praised Mia.
"Very good, Mia. You did exceptionally well this time, even beyond my expectations. Once the Fauken Campaign is over, I will personally request recognition for you and make sure you receive the merit you deserve!"
"I only did what I was supposed to do. It was all thanks to your excellent guidance, Battalion Commander!"
Realizing that John himself had acknowledged and praised her initiative, Mia immediately gave an excited military salute. The admiration in her eyes grew even more intense as she looked at John.
"From now on, I will study the Maslow Quotations written by Second Lieutenant Wendy even more seriously, keep the great will you advocate firmly in my heart at all times, and strive under your guidance to become an even better Maslowist warrior. Through my actions, I will spread glory throughout the entire Empire!"
"...Very good. Full of spirit."
Watching Mia's excited expression, as though she were one of those fanatics from legend, John's mouth twitched slightly.
More than his inner turmoil, he now wanted to know just how much his Pighead Squad Leader had embellished his original words in the Maslow Quotations to turn something he had