"Oh, really? Looks like you enjoy being around a lot of people." Matthew rolled his eyes, "Do you need me to bring all my men?"
Erwin didn't even think and directly replied, "No, thanks."
Bringing a cavalry unit, Erwin felt was acceptable. At least they're well-trained and follow orders. Bringing a bunch of hooligans was not an option.
Speaking of which, the other two people in the fifth squad both had large gangs of subordinates, while Erwin seemed to be the only one without any followers.
...
That night, as Erwin's father, Bart busily helped Erwin pack, pulling him aside to give him a lot of advice.
"This is your first mission, you must ensure your safety. If you see any sign of trouble, forget everything else and escape quickly."
"Father, I am a Knight."
"Knights can flee too, staying alive is the most important task. Think about it, if you die, what will happen to the Silver Moon Knight Fifth Squad? What will happen to me?"
"Uh..."
