After destroying the Japanese Army's eastern stronghold, Leitao hurried back to the temporary camp. He was covered in smoke and exhaustion, yet his gaze remained steady. No sooner had he stepped into the camp than the colonel staff officer strode over, a mocking smirk on his face.
"So! A failure, was it?" the colonel staff officer began, his tone dripping with disdain. "The Japanese Army is not so easily dealt with. Your reckless actions are nothing more than an overestimation of your own abilities. Furthermore, by acting without authorization, you have shattered the existing peace. You’ve stirred up a hornet's nest. The Japanese Army will surely retaliate with a vengeance, and you can wait to face the consequences. A court-martial is only a matter of time!" The colonel staff officer crossed his arms, his eyes sweeping over Leitao with contempt, as if he could already see him in the wretched state of facing military discipline.
Leitao frowned slightly, a flash of irritation crossing his eyes, but he suppressed his anger, took a deep breath, and tried to keep his voice calm. "While our operation lacked formal authorization, we successfully destroyed the Japanese Army's eastern stronghold, which is of great significance to our strategic layout. Moreover, retaliation from the Japanese Army was inevitable; our preemptive strike at least ensured they suffered losses as well, weakening their strength." Leitao stood tall, meeting the colonel staff officer’s gaze without flinching,…
Chapter 181