Sima Ji left without another word.
His displeasure with Margaret and the First Domain was already plain to see.
He had brought his elite forces to support the First Domain's operation, but even if they succeeded, he would only get a few scraps of the spoils.
Now, several trusted subordinates of Deputy Domain Master Liu Xiaofa had died alongside the others in the enemy's trap. Their losses had already become unbearable.
Looking at the scene before him and thinking of everything the First Domain had done, he finally refused to keep playing along with Margaret.
The resentful look he cast as he left told the survivors that whatever Margaret planned next, he would certainly take no part in it.
Margaret looked at the few isolated figures remaining around her and knew that this operation, too, had ended in defeat.
Moreover, they had to leave immediately. There was no telling when the next wave of attacks would come.
So Margaret said helplessly, "Retreat."
Then the remaining figures leaped high into the air and vanished from everyone's sight.
Even after Margaret and her group disappeared, Wei Rulai did not let anyone lower their guard.
He held his radio. "Keep the entire army on alert! Don't let your guard down! Whatever you do, don't give the enemy a chance to break through the shield and get into our ranks!"
At the same time, he gave his deputy, Yan Bunan, a look. Yan Bunan nodded in understanding.
Yan Bunan had already completed his task of organizing the trap, with outstanding results.
Now that the enemy had left, Wei Rulai could oversee the scene alone. Yan Bunan had to report what had happened as quickly as possible.
The atmosphere in the United Government Secretary-General's Conference Room was heavy.
No one spoke. Everyone stared at the