''Why isn't Mr. Johnson and his Cavalrymen here yet?"
Alice asked anxiously. After experiencing so many battles, she had gotten used to her identity as Alex's aide. She observed the situation with him as soon as the healers treated the wounded personnel. Not only did Alex mention the upcoming plan to her, but she had also practiced the battle tactic several times in the mirage and she had gotten familiar with it. However, Johnson's Cavalrymen were nowhere in sight and they couldn't get in touch with them.
What exactly is going on?
"Accidents are bound to happen."
On the contrary, Alex was extremely calm. Even though it surprised him that Johnson had fallen behind in the first actual battle, accidents couldn't be avoided whether in the game or reality, after all. If they were to raise the white flag just because a part of their plan didn't work out, Alex's 'backstabbing' tactic wouldn't always work and he was aware of this fact.