Compared to the time saved in mecha repairs by Shen Mu directly on the battlefield, the risk Shen Mu undertakes is something many are unwilling to accept.
"Get him to retreat."
"..."
Such an order was certainly not possible to execute. Ji Xinghe and those around him always had the bad habit of defying military orders. If it weren't for their consistent victories for the Federation, the Independent Group would surely have become the Cancer Regiment.
Shen Mu's unwillingness to retreat is actually irrelevant; Han Li and the others' reluctance is what truly matters.
After confirming Han Li and the others' stance, and the mechas being combat-ready after urgent repairs, the Mountain of Gods Command promptly arranged for them—returning to the Independent Group's battle sequence.
