"It's hard to say this time," Walter replied, shaking his head. He glanced at Vick, his expression a subtle warning for the young man not to be too impulsive. "If we know this road is treacherous, do you think Gene is a fool?"
Seeing his reaction, Vick couldn't help but press further. "What else has happened?"
"I've heard that Gene returned from the front lines with a hundred-strong army. These men were likely fresh from the battlefield; one-third of whom were Musketeers, with Crossbowmen also among them. They possess ample firepower. We can bully ordinary mercenaries and Caravan Guards, sure, but facing those soldiers might not end well for us. Even if we succeeded, the cost would be too great and not in our best interest."
