He was already worrying about what to do if disappointment hits them after two weeks. While uncertainty is bad, its effect is slow-acting. But the negative effect of failed expectations would be an explosive crash.
Even mentally strong people who could hold on for two weeks of uncertainty might not be able to bear the disappointment after using the expectations of two weeks as their foundation to hold on.
He thought about tying up the soldiers. That way they won't be able to wreak havoc within their host.
Of course, that was bound to make things worse. He knew that if he did that, the soldiers would feel like they were prisoners. The mental collapse would increase greatly because of it.
He sighed and rubbed his face. Then he said, "I hate being the leader."
