The injured soldier, now being carried by Vanessa's earthy vine, was both physically and emotionally uncomfortable.
He couldn't have anticipated that his life would depend on the whims of two seemingly unpredictable women in the middle of a battlefield.
What made it worse was that the two women seemed to be engaging in a hearty conversation. It was as if they were not in a hurry at all.
His commander was still in a bitter fight with Phoebe, and if it wasn't for his injured state, he would have rushed back to assist Benedict.
Outsiders might think Benedict was a strict and idiotic commander, but only the soldiers under him truly understood him. Despite his usual conduct, Benedict treated his soldiers with respect and care.
Of course, some might call them delusional, but aside from cursing and yelling, Benedict had never made them do things they weren't willing to.