Just as the reinforcements arrived, the Minister then goes out of the carrier & approaches to the carrier-4. "General!", as the general took notice of the sound, "Minister. You all here.", as the General sighed in relief of Minister's arrival. Then, Minister watch the carrier-4's ruined design & the sound of the wind blowing through the wreckage was dense. "My God...", as he baffled at the sheer destruction of the carrier-4's entrance. "At least we all saved, Minister. That's the whole point.", as the General reassuring Minister about the whole raider's safety. The Minister then glance to the raiders & sighed in relief, "You all alright?", as some raiders raise thumbs up, nodded & raise their palm out of tired. "Good. I'm glad that you all saved."
Then, General asked Minister about the unexpected invasion outcome, "Minister. These invasion....was so sudden. We don't know why on earth that these bandits came right after our carriers. Aren't the bandits supposed to attack when the colors approaching their territory?"
"I had no clue why. But more importantly, at least some raiders are saved.", as Minister & General nodded in agreement about this. "Say....", as Minister bring up something, "What is it, General?", the Minister asked General's sudden words. "These bandits suddenly focus on our one raider, and they all tried to kill this brown haired.", as General reveal this crucial information. "...What? What do you mean?", the Minister in his confusion, "I mean, when the bandits suddenly change their focus on this raider, their behavior all change from tactical into aggressive mode towards this brown haired raider.", as the General pointed to Aaron's spot with his friends.
"...That boy? He looks...young.", as the Minister in more confusion. "Yes, but there's something about this boy. I saw how ridiculously good of his combat prowess, but in the book analogy, it said that he never been in combat before.", as General reveal this bombshell. Minister, after learning this, had a moment of pause thought, his eyes looks at Aaron, then approaches to Aaron. The general then eyes widened, wondering if the Minister tried to blame this young raider for this whole mess & goes after the Minister.
As Aaron consort Mina with her calmer state, Li Xian then saw the Minister approaches, stood up & cover Aaron & Mina to protect them. "Sis.", Li Yuen notice & Li Xian signal her to Minister's approaching with a nod. Li Yuen, saw the Minister then stood up, wondering if he tries to blame Aaron for all of this, but without hesitation, she picks her spear to defend Aaron & Mina. Mina sees the Minister's approaching, "Oh no....is he going to blame all of us?", as she worries that they're going to get blamed for this. Until..."At ease, raiders. I'm not here to blame everyone.", as Minister reassuring them both. Aaron then looks at the Minister for a seconds, "Sir?", as he stood up to salute Minister, right before Minister calm Aaron down with his palm downside, signaling that he wasn't seeking formality. The whole raiders who notice this, glance at them. "You...are Aaron, right? Nice to meet you.", as Minister greets Aaron. "May I ask, if I'm not bothering you all?", as Aaron glance to Li Yuen and Li Xian then glance back to Minister, "No.", as Aaron isn't bothered. "Good. Um...listen, I'm glad that you're still here. Since...I think that maybe you had something that we don't. I want you to know that I'm honored to have you on the team. But after the carrier-4's destruction incident, I'm not expecting you to stay here for us. So, what's your answer?", as the Minister asked Aaron about this. "I'm not going anywhere," Aaron without second thought, "I'm here to find my family.", as he reveal his goal to Minister, which Minister is surprised by Aaron's noble goal. "Parents,you said? That's a noble goal, I dare say. But I'm more glad that you're staying. Thank you, Aaron.", Aaron & Minister nodded with sign of respect, as the Minister leave them all. The whole raiders who stare at the Minister, then glance to Aaron who just speaks to Minister, gossiping about Aaron about this, while General is surprised by Minister's unexpected welcoming for Aaron, but more glad that Minister isn't trying to blame Aaron for this whole incident.