“A detachment.” Ru Amuh’s voice clearly rang. People’s discontented murmurings subsided a bit, as they hadn’t expected this response at all.

“We’ll set up a separate unit to infiltrate the city,” Ru Amuh continued.

After a moment of silence, someone remarked in a baffled tone, “…Do you think we will agree to that?”

“I’m not forcing you all,” Ru Amuh said firmly. “I will only take volunteers for the special unit.”

Hearing this, the rising uproar settled down slightly again.

“Those who are willing to enter the city with me, please step up now.” Ru Amuh turned calmly to the heroes. There was a stretch of silence where no one answered his call.

“Me.” Then one person raised her hand. It was Ru Hiana. She stomped forward, her ponytail swaying behind her head. Truthfully, she had a similar opinion as the others. Rather than forcing themselves through this mission, she thought it would be better for them to head back now. Still, she volunteered herself to be part of the detachment because she had sworn to live and die with Ru Amuh. And thus, Ru Hiana stood beside Ru Amuh with a tense expression.

Many looked at her in astonishment, wondering if she had lost her mind. Silence fell again.

“Ha.” Someone snorted. “There are only two of you. Are you gonna sneak in or something?” Someone snorted.

“Um…captain.” Then, Allen Leonard cautiously approached Ru Amuh with a conflicted expression. “I understand your intention to help the eighth recruits…but I’d ask you to reconsider the idea of sending a detachment. No matter how much I think about it, I can’t imagine us succeeding in going through the city.” Knowing Ru Amuh had the final say, Allen Leonard continued,...