He hadn't reached this level yet, but there were already signs of it.
Two devastating defeats, coupled with being cornered in Sanchi Town and facing a deadlock, had greatly shaken his authority.
He could even guess that there must be many people whose faith was wavering, who were already considering Bol's words.
Would surrender be a better choice? Following the previous opportunity to join the New Alliance Army, would it not spare them from facing the sharp edge of blades? Even without privileges, being just an ordinary civilian was better than losing one's life.
There were probably not a few people with this mindset, and all these thoughts would turn into resentment, falling onto him, the great leader.
But there was still a way out.
He had to find a way out for his brothers; then perhaps his authority had a chance of being maintained.