TL: Posted a Continent and Kingdom Map found at the bottom that can help better understand the chapter.

Gaius, the appointed commander of the punitive force arrived just three days later.

As all the troops came under his control upon his arrival, the Guard Camp became quite busy. While Aiden went out to greet Gaius, Woohyuk was training his party.

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They swung their swords at wooden scarecrows that had been planted in the ground.

‘This isn’t enough.’

Despite having undergone the tutorial maps of Primordial Forest and Canyon Battle, they were still very much beginners. They had never had any professional instruction when it came to using a sword.

Yoo Kayoung and Song Anna were slightly better, but even they were only on the level of an Apprentice Mage.

As Woohyuk clicked his tongue, Leifina approached.

“Lord, do I really have to stay behind in the camp?”

“I need someone to watch over Lia.”

She was still far too young to experience the horrors of the battlefield. Leaving Leifina behind was the right choice to avoid her growing up with a twisted personality. 

“Dad, look what mom gave me.”

Lia showed him a rabbit plushie as she giggled happily. She finally received the gift he had bought in a shop in Landium. Lefina was worried about giving it to her right away in case she dropped it during their journey.

‘She is growing up better than I thought.’

He had been a bit worried about what kind of personality she might have,...