Chapter 344 (Teaser)
Mildred smiled faintly. "I wouldn’t want to take away the pleasure of seeing for yourself. It’s not far from here, after all."
"That sounds no different than just giving me the answer." Ian chuckled, glancing briefly at Nila, who had wandered over to the wall and plopped herself down.
"So, you’re the gate captain now?"
"That’s correct, sir."
"Surprising. I thought you’d be stationed at the front lines."
Mildred’s smile momentarily faded.
"... Orders are orders, and I have no choice but to obey."
His tone and expression showed a subtle hint of shame, likely embarrassment for not being deployed to the front.
Ian saw no reason to press the matter. Instead, he directed his gaze toward the two guards stationed on the opposite side of the gate and asked, "It doesn’t seem like you’ve got many troops here. How many are stationed?"
"Only ten soldiers remain. Just enough to handle inspections and provide minimal defense if needed."
Not much at all.
Ian nodded thoughtfully.
Beyond the now-open gates, the advancing barbarian legion came into view—the cavalry leading the way, followed by warriors escorting supply wagons.
Mildred let out a quiet breath of amazement. "You’ve really formed a new battalion. No, calling that a legion wouldn’t be an exaggeration. The rumors were true, then. Truly remarkable. ... Though,"
His gaze returned to Ian. "I was equally surprised when I heard you’d been appointed Margrave of the snowfield."
"Only a temporary assignment....
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