Knights of Tezoth

— So that in the end we gather a new squad and immediately get half of it bombed? — the girl led Eugene away from the others so the conversation would stay between them. They still kept an eye on the imps. — The fact that we'll get a full rest, restock supplies, and report to Lord Adalard, yes, that's good. But what's the point of going the same way? Wouldn't it be more prudent to try a different route, like the one Dalias had before he was...? Well, you get the idea.

After a brief pause, the girl added:

— Of course, if they assign us new people and it's an order from your uncle, we'll have no choice but to follow it.

In any case, she had no way of disobeying her lord regardless. The desertion scenario didn't work for several reasons. First, the Valentine family had always been known for their loyalty to the homeland; it wasn't just part of her upbringing, it was in her blood. Second, where would she even go? And to do what?