The elven army immediately followed the order. Order from the princess is absolute.
The elven army did not follow what the princess just said, just a moment ago, because that is not an order.
Instead, it is a request; there is no consequence if an elven soldier does not grant the princess's request, but disobeying an order is not an option.
If a soldier ever disobeyed an order, then that only means the elf the disobeyed it is not a soldier.
That's why the elves stopped all their prepared attacks; the mages canceled their magic from getting cast.
The soldiers are confused by the order, but following the order is the first thing a soldier needs to do.
After they all cancel their attacks, they all look at the princess, waiting for an order or their question to get answered.
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