Easycome left. While waiting, Jack sent messages to John. He informed John that he failed to get an audience with Queen Frorryntiar. This prompted John's mockery.
"I'm expecting you to inform me about some sort of a miracle. You truly have disappointed me, expert. You should go hide somewhere and reflect on this. Shame on you."
Even though Jack had expected it, it didn't make this less annoying.
"Cut the crap. I want you to pull out our troops amassing near Hydrurond's border," Jack said.
"Well, since you've failed, there is no use having the army waiting there. But instead of sending them back to their respective bases, I would like to continue keeping them as one army. We can just pull them back far enough so Hydrurond doesn't feel so nervous.
"Why? Do you think we still have a chance to mobilize this army?" Jack asked.