Without a doubt, two weeks worth of leave was more than what the Knights could ask for. As for the soldiers, they had acknowledged from the very beginning that the Knights had more responsibilities.
Accompanying such responsibilities was the effort and strength required to persist.
That's why the majority of the soldiers reocgnized it was fair for the Knights to be given a long leave. There were still a few soldiers who felt bitter. After all, they were all in the same boat. The Knights were given the same missions as the soldiers as well.
Vice-Commander Gamarak had the interest of every single member of his Order. Because of that, he couldn't help but be the voice of the bitter few. He was aware that he was overstepping his bounds.
Be that as it may, as the Vice-Commander, he couldn't just stay quiet. Since they were in front of a crown, he was basically forcing the Commanders to make a decision despite the urgency of the expedition.