But Shire wasn't planning to let them off so easily.
"Is it possible to implement this operational plan?" Shire asked seriously. "If not, should we discuss compensation for breach of contract?"
Not far away, Tijani, sipping coffee, was taken aback and coughed with a hint of laughter.
After sensing the murderous gaze of General Winter and Baker, he made an apologetic gesture and hastily left with his coffee.
It was clear he tried to maintain composure, but he couldn't suppress a chuckle after turning away.
General Winter turned his gaze back to Shire, "Are you joking, Vice Admiral?"
"Do I look like I'm joking?" Shire retorted.
"In the military, we don't joke, Major General. Do you know how much effort my army and I have put into this operational plan?"
"Targeted training, exercises, live ammunition firing, it's wartime now, and these are all precious resources."
