So I'm a sheep.

"Don't be fooled by the large number of Seraphim who have submitted their resignations. In reality, apart from a few exceptions, the rest will not stick with Savanna to the end."

Lucifer said confidently, "Your Highness only needs to give that legion commander a long leave and appoint a capable seraphim who is loyal to you as the acting legion commander."

"In less than two hundred years, the chaos within the V Army will surely be over!"

"At that time..."

“There’s a question,” Hill interrupted the Seraph.

“I can give Savannah a long leave of absence, and given her personality, she will definitely accept it in a fit of pique.”

"But once she leaves, are you sure the other seraphim won't feign illness and go on strike?"

"Savana has a deep-rooted reputation among the veteran Seraphim of the V Army. Out of habitual obedience to her superiors, some Seraphim will surely feign illness."

Lucifer smiled: "But Your Highness, you must understand one thing: their lack of cooperation does not mean they really want to go against you."

The holy angel frowned slightly: "There's such a saying?"

"Yes, I understand the mindset of those seraphim very well. They think that since Your Highness has always compromised with Savanna before, you will definitely continue to compromise this time as well."

"They only act so recklessly when the outcome is certain."

"..."

Lucifer's words were undoubtedly very unpleasant to hear, and Hill felt a lump in his throat upon hearing them.

But she had to admit that the angel in front of her made sense!

'Savannah simply rejected some of my previous suggestions to the V Army; I never forced her to comply.'

'Over time, will the Seraphim perceive me as someone who has been constantly compromising with Savannah?'

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"If those Seraphim go on strike, how will the V Army maintain stability?"

"Just let another group of angels take over."

Lucifer said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, not all high-ranking angels in the V Army bow down to Savannah."

"I can guarantee that even if most of the ministers quit, with those angels taking over, the V Army will not have any problems in the short term."

"What if this goes on for too long?" Hill asked naturally.

"Your Highness, do not worry. It will not take long. As long as Your Highness clearly expresses your attitude to those ministers, your subordinates will be able to persuade most of them to resign in a short time and make them apologize to you in person!"

Hill initially thought Lucifer wanted to take the opportunity to elevate her angel to a higher position, but she never expected her to say that.

Noticing the angel's expression, Lucifer said solemnly, "Of course I have my own selfish motives, but how can I act recklessly in such matters?"

"If we act recklessly, we will not only betray Your Highness's trust, but also fail to live up to Sasha's recommendation."

Volume 1: Chapter 492 Holding On

Lucifer's words undoubtedly moved Hill. She didn't necessarily want to carry out a major purge of the V Army. If Savannah could 'truly' retire, it would be a way to vent her anger after so many years.

The problem is...

Lucifer spoke with conviction, but could she really accomplish this?

Although she herself, as a holy angel, had heard of Lucifer's reputation as a battlefield hero, and even received a reward from Heaven for the war in Purgatory.

Can such an important task really be entrusted to this angel in front of us?

Seeing Hill hesitate, Lucifer calmly said, "Your Highness, you are welcome to supervise me personally."

"If anything shows signs of failure, you should withdraw the pardon and send me to Heimla Fortress."

"I'll inform Savanna of this news later, and I believe she'll come back to sort things out."

"Squad leader!"

Sasha, who had been keeping quiet to avoid suspicion, couldn't hold back any longer and quickly said, "You must not speak recklessly in front of Your Highness!"

"This is not empty talk, but a solemn pledge."

The Seraph's expression was solemn: "Your Highness, if I am incompetent and fail to maintain the V Army, I am willing to accept my punishment and go to Heimla Fortress!"

"..."

"Lucifer, why are you so calm?"

Before making a real decision, Hill asked this question.

“Your Highness, this is something that can be done without hesitation, and Lucifer is naturally at ease.”

This immense confidence not only moved Sasha, but even the Holy Angel's eyes showed approval.

"Since you've already come to your senses, then..."

"Lucifer, in the name of the Holy Angel, I hereby appoint you as the acting commander of the V Army Corps."

"Until Savannah returns from her leave, you will be in full charge of military affairs in the V Army!"

The seraph bowed deeply to the holy angel and proclaimed, "Lucifer will not disappoint you!"

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"Class monitor..."

"Sasha, thank you so much."

Lucifer said cheerfully, "If it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't have had this chance to turn things around."

"..."

I feel like the class monitor has become much more honest. Is it because he's in a good mood?

"Don't say that. In the end, it was you, class monitor, who convinced His Highness. I just, well, gave him a push."

After Sasha laughed, there was another silence.

"Are you still worried about me?"

"Well, after all, there's only one chance for a pardon. If you fail this time, squad leader, then I can't save you either."

Even though she knew the angel beside her would be displeased by these words, Sasha still had to speak up!

As expected, Lucifer frowned, but to the girl's surprise, the class monitor wasn't angry at all.

"To seize the opportunity, you must make that kind of guarantee."

"You, you should understand me..."

Huh? What's wrong? Why has the atmosphere suddenly changed?

The girl's heart pounded when she caught a glimpse of the class monitor's watery eyes.

"No, how about we celebrate today!"

"In any case, class monitor, you have taken a big step closer to your goal."

"Let's celebrate together at the Koi House, you, and Lucia!"

For some reason, after saying these perfectly normal words, the subtle atmosphere between the two angels vanished instantly.

Lucifer instantly transformed back into the proud and confident Seraphim.

"What are you saying, Sasha? Now is not the time to celebrate!"

Shaking his head, Lucifer said solemnly, "From now until I officially become the legion commander, there must be no moment of relaxation."

"From now on, you and your sister go to the gatherings together, don't bother me!"

After saying this, the seraph flapped its wings and flew away.

"..."

What, what's going on?

That makes sense, but they don't have to just abandon me and fly away right now, do they?

Sasha stood there for a while, looking utterly dejected, before storming off to the VI Army.

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In the following days, the V Army was in turmoil.

First, His Highness Hill gave Commander Savannah a long vacation. Well, that's quite normal so far, after all, even a commander needs a rest. It's a time of peace now, so a long vacation is a good thing.

But then things took a turn for the worse. Lucifer, who had been in the spotlight because of a pardon, was appointed as the acting commander of the legion!

The V Army's high command was in an uproar, and several ministers took leave that very day to accompany Commander Savannah on a trip to the Celestial Realm.

Acting Legion Commander Lucifer was also a ruthless angel. When chaos began to rise within the Legion, he decisively promoted a group of young angels to fill the vacancies left by the departure of the ministers.

Of course, things didn't end that simply. In the following days, a large number of Seraphim took leave to recuperate.

Lucifer opened the door wide to everyone, approving leave requests from anyone, but constantly promoting some angels who were usually frustrated but had real talent to new positions.

'Hmph, she's just messing around.'

'Even if those angels are truly capable, how can they possibly function effectively if they're put to work without relevant experience?'

'One or two is fine, but so many at once...'

The legion commanders, whose attention had been drawn to the V Army's commotion, all shook their heads; they seemed to have already foreseen the tragic end of this Seraph.

'The situation in Army V this time is completely different from that in Army VI last time. Army VI also had a large number of officers being demoted, and then the decision-making level was composed of young angels.'

"But at that time, the entire VI army supported Saliye; only with a stable and unified morale could they succeed!"

'Lucifer, you lack prestige yet you forcefully imitate others; it's simply...alas.'

The legion commanders were not optimistic about Lucifer, and even Sasha, who had been keeping a close eye on the V Army's movements, was on edge.

The girl knew Lucifer's plans and was well aware that the next few years were crucial!

If the squad leader can hold out until the ministers compromise, then he wins.

If it can't be held up...

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Under the watchful eyes of various angels with mixed feelings, a month passed, then two months.