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A few days later...
At the forward operating base, everyone is preparing for the upcoming mission.
At that moment, Sophia stops you.
...Commandant.
I have something... I wanted to ask you.
...Alright.
...
...Yeah.
It's about your tactics.
During our last mission, you called the entire squad to help me when I got surrounded.
Why?
If you keep implementing this tactic, that poses a lot of risk over time.
Especially for you and the other members... This may put the team in a dangerous situation that they shouldn't be in otherwise.
It doesn't follow in line with maximizing interests, nor does it guarantee that the mission will be a success.
Commandant, I came to... Oh! Hello, Sophia.
?
We were just... discussing your situation. I wanted to have a chat with the commandant.
Since you're here, we can discuss it together.
Did I do something wrong?
No... That's not it...
How should I put it...
Let me do it, Liv.
We need to make some things clear.
Sophia, stay in formation as much as possible from now on.
Or else Liv and I can't provide support, and our connection with the commandant will weaken.
If you can't keep up, then just leave me behind.
I'm used to going at it alone in Asslam. Don't worry about me.
How is that okay?! If you get surrounded again...
Why?
I can handle myself.
And If I can't... No one should get hurt because of me.
...?
But...
Sophia, I don't know what your mindset was whenever you went into battle...
But for us Gray Ravens, we don't have the concept of being "expendable" or "sacrificial."
We hope the same goes for you, too.
...
...
I don't understand. Jamilah said, "Rational sacrifice is also a means to victory."
But...!
...My mistake. I shouldn't make decisions on behalf of the commandant.
I'm sorry.
Sophia turns and leaves with a blank expression on her face.
Sophia!
Commandant?
