Combat is the most important part of war, but that’s not all there is to it. 

There is also work to be done in the aftermath of combat. 

The first thing to do in this instance….

“Louis Walker.”

It was, of course, to handle the traitor. 

Wounds were visible all over Louis’ body as he was dragged in front of Nelson. 

Even still, his eyes were full of poison.

Nelson watched Louis with a cold gaze as he spoke to him in a very business-like manner. 

“I dispose of you immediately, for conspiring and rebelling with the Republic, negligence of duty, and murdering your fellow officer Butland Rigor.”

Louis shouted out with clenched teeth in response to Nelson’s words. 

“Don’t make me laugh! I’m the eldest son of House Walker. How dare a commander of the border execute me! Do you think you’ll be safe from the repercussions?”

Louis was still delirious after coming this far. 

Nelson didn’t bother replying to Louis’ nonsense. He instead lifted his chain sword and slowly made his way in front of Louis. 

Louis then cried out more urgently. 

“I’m Louis Walker! The eldest son of the Walker family! Are you listening?! Damn you, old man! If a blade touches my neck someone like you will….”

Sspaat!

Nelson’s blade quickly flashed...