Moments later, Twilight walked out of the marquis’ chamber with an ashen expression. The meeting just now couldn’t be considered a happy one because she was scolded immediately after entering the chamber. Although the marquis didn’t really convict her of desertion, he didn’t let her off that easily, either. She was held responsible for the men who went with her but never returned, and would have her contributions docked accordingly.

In the end, the marquis told her that he would’ve thrown her in the dungeon if not for her value somewhat exceeding that of the viscounts added together.

Half of this summons was occupied by rebuke and the remaining half with humiliation, leaving no face at all for Twilight. The latter was born of the Monroe clan, but this identity was useless in front of a demonkin marquis who, himself, hailed from a famed clan.

Twilight returned to her room afterward and locked herself inside.

This matter soon spread throughout the camp and became a hot topic of discussion. In the world of darkness where strength was most revered, fleeing from battle was certainly a bad reputation to have. Moreover, many people were secretly delighted to see powerful experts facing problems. It was...