“How could we do that? While the plan might be able to conserve our fleet strength to an extent, what about the common people living on those seven habitable planets around the star system?? What about them??” one officer cried out.

“We can’t leave them here, can we?? Just like that—left to their own devices and their fate?? That is unfair to them, isn’t it??”

“Indeed, while safeguarding our own strength is a must, what is the benefit of it when our own people—whom we are obliged to protect—are left undefended against an enemy that is hell-bent on destroying us and has no interest in talking at all?” another added.

“Like he said, there is no guarantee what they will do to the people living on the habitable worlds in their star system. What if something worse happens? What face would be left for us then in front of our own people?”

“To preserve our strength and live, we leave billions of people undefended, which results in the loss of their lives?”

“Is this something you wish to be published on the galactic net, bringing shame upon our race, which prides itself on battle and glory, now running away with tails between their legs?” another minotaur jumped in and began talking about the possible consequences and the loss of face for the whole race.

This even made those who supported Jarkon’s plan feel shaken.

But shaken as they were, they still believed that this was the best course of action they could possibly take—and that was running away from here.

Yes, they all felt bad about leaving the people they had sworn to protect, as the minotaur officer said, and yes, this was a hit to their pride as a warrior race.

But even then, the plan was still something they should follow and not reject.

While staying here, they could preserve their pride as a warrior race and may even become inspiration on the intergalactic net for a few days—but that would be it.

After all, staying was practically death if they believed the words of Vice Admiral Jarkon. So was it worth it? Protecting their pride and people when they literally had no hope of achieving either of the two?

So why be stubborn about it? They all thought similarly.

Mimosa, who had been listening silently and had not made any further comment until now, chose to step up and speak. The opposing officers, seeing him step up, had hopeful looks in their eyes—some even on the verge of begging.

“What you all say is factually and morally right,” Mimosa said with a serious and thoughtful look as he stroked his chin.

Hearing this, Jarkon, Zyth, and even Grand Admiral Agranot had looks of disbelief instantly planted on their faces. But even then, they did not speak or interrupt Mimosa, clearly seeing his thoughtful expression and knowing he was not foolish.

They hoped whatever he was about to say would be in their favor, and Jarkon was the one hoping for it the most.

“Damn it, you old hag, what are you talking about… Didn’t you say if my plan was feasible you would give me your support? Then what the hell are you talking about? You better correct yourself or see what will happen, “Jarkon thought internally, with an infuriated expression now planted on his face for all to see.

The officers who were not in support of his plan had small smiles on their faces, as well as looks of gratitude when they looked at Mimosa.

But when they looked past Mimosa and onto Jarkon and his group of supporters, and saw their sour faces, they couldn’t help but let their smiles widen a bit. They all internally smirked in satisfaction. What now? Got a taste of it, you bitches?

Don’t forget, no matter how good and golden your strategy is, this is a defensive fleet under the Department of Defense, and Mimosa is the secretary of that department.

This department has gone through battles where, even when they were in bad shape against any adversary, they never retreated.

They kept battling until reinforcements arrived, safeguarding both the borders and the people living there. This was their motto and duty, and they did it with pride.

But just then, the satisfied smiles on their faces turned hideous when they heard the next part of what Mimosa had prepared to say.

“But no matter how factually and morally right this is, at this point there is one thing you all should realize and admit”, Mimosa continued.

“What is the point of us staying here and defending them, when we ourselves don’t know if, the next moment, like our brothers out there—who are literally being massacred as we speak—our ships will be destroyed with each passing minute and attack from the enemy, as if they are nothing but paper?”

“At this point, I have to ask: do we even have the ability to protect and defend ourselves against this enemy, which is currently unstoppable? If not, how are we supposed to defend our people?” he looked at all of those who spoked up just a few moments ago and hearing his words there face fell !!

As if not at all concerned about there face he continued further “And the talk about what if our people are massacred—if my ears are still functioning, I think I heard if. That means this isn’t something guaranteed to happen.”

“And if you ask me, the probability of this happening is less than— But let’s consider it does happen, just once. So what? Yes, it will bring shame upon all of us. But why are you not thinking about the whole clan then?”

“There is a big possibility these void humans might not only be attacking this star system of ours, but others as well. That means potentially our whole clan and our people are in danger.” raising his finger high above as if making a point here he spoke with absolute seriousness !!

further on he continued with same momentum “Now let me ask you this: what is the loss of a single system in front of the survival of the whole clan? Nothing big, right? If we manage to let our clan survive, that alone is an achievement that could wash away that shame—if it even happens.”

“And it won’t be a complete massacre at least. So all in all, what we are doing is right, not wrong.

So I suggest all of you man up a bit and consider the whole clan, not just a single place. You are as much duty-bound to the clan, if not more, than to your birthplace—which, if you haven’t forgotten, is within the bounds of the Minotaur clan.” There he stopped at once and looked at the command brigade and the people within, who had their focus settled on him at this moment.

He even gave a nod to Jarkon, whose face was full of satisfaction, as were Zyth and the Grand Admiral.

And finally with all weight he could muster he spoke up in deep voice ,”While you have made your opinions this time as the situation demanded, I won’t make any further comments, nor will you all be punished for your conduct. But be mindful that orders are something that must be followed, and you must never place yourselves in the middle of your superiors or interfere with decision-making,” and this sent chills through the others who were standing in option .

“There is a big possibility these void humans might not only be attacking this star system of ours, but others as well. That means potentially our whole clan and our people are in danger.” raising his finger high above as if making a point here he spoke with absolute seriousness !!

further on he continued with same momentum “Now let me ask you this: what is the loss of a single system in front of the survival of the whole clan?

Nothing big, right? If we manage to let our clan survive, that alone is an achievement that could wash away that shame—if it even happens.”

“And it won’t be a complete massacre at least. So all in all, what we are doing is right, not wrong.

So I suggest all of you man up a bit and consider the whole clan, not just a single place. You are as much duty-bound to the clan, if not more, than to your birthplace—which, if you haven’t forgotten, is within the bounds of the Minotaur clan.” There he stopped at once and looked at the command brigade and the people within, who had their focus settled on him at this moment.

He even gave a nod to Jarkon, whose face was full of satisfaction, as were Zyth and the Grand Admiral.

And finally with all weight he could muster he spoke up in deep voice ,”While you have made your opinions this time as the situation demanded, I won’t make any further comments, nor will you all be punished for your conduct. But be mindful that orders are something that must be followed, and you must never place yourselves in the middle of your superiors or interfere with decision-making,” and this sent chills through the others who were standing in option .

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