Counterfeit Hero

Chapter 173: Volume 3 - 54 Give More Time

Chapter 173: Volume 3 Chapter 54 Give More TimeThe retrofit review concluded without controversy, and the Holy Knight Company emerged as the biggest winner, especially Christina, who not only received Reinhardt’s approval but also had the opportunity to join the Mythical Army directly.

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Ritter stood quietly to the side without saying anything. No one understood Stephen’s true temperament better than Ritter, who was outwardly calm and gentle but would never add fuel to the fire when Stephen was angry. Only after Stephen had vented would he truly calm down.

Stephen felt somewhat resentful, but he was well aware that Reinhardt was loyal only to King James, and had never taken either himself or George seriously. In this delicate situation, it was clear that Reinhardt had no hope that Stephen could achieve the results necessary to take over the Military Department. Youthful and spirited, Stephen couldn’t swallow this frustration.

After venting, he slumped onto the sofa. The initiative was not in his hands. The situation in Galileo was growing more severe, yet Liebgoet kept advocating withdrawal. Even though he knew these withdrawals were demands of the overarching strategy, James’s inquiries had placed immense pressure on Stephen. Liebgoet’s strategy had a fatal flaw for him—it took too long.

Royal doubt about Liebgoet had already begun to sprout, and with more withdrawals, Stephen wasn’t sure if James would still give him and Liebgoet the chance to complete their strategic plan. Moreover, this strategy was built on losing large control areas and engaging in consuming tug-of-war battles. By the time the strategic deployment was complete, his role might be over. But now Stephen could only grit his teeth and continue, as he and Liebgoet were in this together, and he couldn’t abandon ship.