Knights of Tezoth

"— Do you think that with nine travelers, this zone will let five through but only take four? In principle, we could try; it certainly won't make things worse."

- As I already stated earlier, one stays here, four return to camp.

"— So that in the end we assemble a new squad that we immediately bomb half of? — the girl led Eugene away from the others so the conversation would remain between them. They didn't lose sight of the imps either. — Getting proper rest, replenishing supplies, and reporting to Lord Adalard — yes, that's good. But what's the point of going back 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 ability to disobey her lord regardless. The desertion scenario didn't work for several reasons. First, the Valentine family had always been renowned 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?