Though Ferdinand did not fear death, the other generals did.

With James’ threat looming over them, they decided to concede.

“I-It was Willy. He told us to send the 28 elite mercenaries to fight you at Mt. Thunder. If they lost, then we were supposed to mobilize our armies.”

“That’s right! It was Willy who planned all this.”

“He instructed us to capture the Black Shadow General of the Southern Plains to use as leverage against you. We only mobilized because he said he needed our help.”