[Author Note; i made some edit on chapter 376, please read chapter 376 before you read chapter 377 so as not to get confused , thanks for reading ]
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"Then I reassess. If the situation becomes genuinely untenable—if we're at risk of losing our entire assault force—I deploy the heroes." Elric's expression hardened. "But we try it the human way first. Order the reserve infantry to advance immediately. All three sectors, coordinated assault, maximum pressure. Break those demon warriors through sheer weight of numbers."
"Yes, sir." Thorne saluted and moved to carry out orders.
Captain Marcus lingered. "Commander, permission to speak candidly?"
"Granted."
"The men... they respect your tactical brilliance. Your forty years of experience. Your victories against demon lords when most commanders failed." Marcus chose his words carefully. "But they also wonder if maybe... if the pride that drove those victories is now preventing you from using every tool available."
