Chapter 1239 Difficult to Cooperate
After that battle, the wounded were sent to the rear for medical treatment, which meant that the United Army was left with fewer than three hundred men, a far cry from the three thousand it once boasted. Many had lost the courage to advance.
Gu Fan, unable to sleep, was up early to take a walk and think about what to do next. The Flame and Lightning Mercenary Corps had hardly any men left, and it seemed unlikely to continue with the original plan given their current strength.
The Flame Mercenary Corps had already informed Gu Fan that they lacked the capability to advance and were discussing new ways to collaborate with the General, which included having the General lead the remaining mercenaries in joining the plan.
It was a solution borne of no choice; under the circumstances, it seemed the only option. As Gu Fan brooded, he suddenly heard unfamiliar footsteps and turned to see General Horton approaching, with Irina accompanying him.
With a frown, Gu Fan gauged the pair’s intentions. "You two coming to me together can’t mean anything good," he remarked.
In response, Irina offered a faint smile, "Gu Fan, by the look of your worries, you must be trying to figure out what to do next."
"Indeed, but it seems like you’ve thought of a solution for me," Gu Fan said with some interest, eager to hear their proposal.
Irina began to explain, "This is General Horton. It was he who persuaded the nations surrounding the Dark Primitive Mountain to unite and invite various mercenary groups to join the battle, bringing us this far."
"Pleased to meet you, General Horton," Gu Fan said as he extended his hand for a handshake before smiling and continuing, "You managed to negotiate cooperation among all parties and lead them here; you’re truly impressive."