C323 The Right to Return to the Army

Do numbers matter when faced with overwhelming force? Not really. Baruch clamped his mouth shut, a wave of relief washing over him. To have lost a tactical battle—a realm where he was renowned for his intellect—seemed fitting. Even if it had been a lopsided defeat.

"What about the many elderly and weak in the city? What's your plan for them?" Baruch inquired gently