Some words can be spoken directly, while others cannot be spoken publicly.
Even though Ivanovic has ten thousand curses in his heart for Ji Xinghe, he can only choose to keep his mouth shut honestly at this moment, and hope that the AI lifeform currently piloting the Champion Marquis can find a way to escape alive from the pursuit of thirty-six Prince Mechas of the Empire.
Even if it meant abandoning the Champion Marquis, as long as it could complete the transfer, that would suffice. Even if those thirty-six Prince Mechas all escaped afterward, as long as it's safe, that would be fine. Even if it would still listen to Ji Xinghe's orders in the future, ignoring many people including himself, it would be excellent for everyone in the Federation.
The order for the Azure Independent Regiment to deploy was not retracted by him.
