As the thought took root in his mind, Lai Ka quickly shook his head. 'No! The Supreme General won't abandon me! There must be something holding him back from rescuing me. I just need to endure a little longer…'
With that belief, Lai Ka closed his eyes and tried to conserve his energy, preparing for the next round of torture and questioning.
Meanwhile, the soldier returned to the wooden table and sat down. Looking at his comrade, he said, "He is bleeding a lot. Should we report this to the Great General?"
The other soldier considered for a moment, then shook his head. "No need. Our orders are to keep him alive. As long as he is breathing, there is no need to bother the Great General."
Hearing that, the soldier nodded and stopped paying attention to Lai Ka.
While Lai Ka endured the pain and hunger, the victory banquet continued until the moon hung high in the sky.
