"Rats" is the best description for the Rebel Army.
Although they lack High-tier Transcendents within their ranks, they have long lived in the wild, maneuvering through forests and mountains just like "rats." To completely eliminate them, the best method would be deploying strategic weaponry like the Golden Fleet, leveling areas where the Rebel Army frequent.
Ilya looked displeased but did not press on.
No one knew the rules of the "Hero Game" better than she did. The squad's reputation was external, and its ultimate aim was to divert hatred and maintain the empire's stability. Therefore, when civil resentment and conflict reached a tipping point, the empire needed to cultivate a new Demon King.
The Imperial Army Commander was also well aware of the nature of this game. In his eyes, the Hero Squad's influence was ineffective, and even if Solan himself appeared before him, the answer would be no different.
