Erwin raised his head to look up at the sky. At this point, it was already turning a little dark, and the clouds up above were basked in a warm orange glow, giving off a very serene and peaceful atmosphere. Erwin was quite grateful to Onean as she had allowed him to take a break earlier during the day. As a result, he was able to take a nap for a few hours and was feeling far more rested.

He looked up at the sky, and he couldn't help but marvel at the wonders of nature. It was just a few gusts of gentle wind and some clouds that were glowing with the light of the dying sun, but it seemed to be able to heal all of the wounds on his heart.

While Onean was speaking with the commanders of the city guards, Erwin caught sight of a familiar figure; it was Finnley. He had only been leading a small unit of city guards prior to this, but due to the urgency of the situation, he had been promoted and was now being blessed with the opportunity to receive instructions directly from the princess.

Erwin cast his gaze toward Finnley, and Finnley met his gaze with a smug look.

Erwin was rather amused that Finnley was still in the mood to joke around at a time like this, but at the same time, he couldn't help but...