The only ones left in the military training ground were Juan, Hela, and Horhell. Horhell didn’t even flinch upon hearing Hela’s words, as if he already knew of Hela’s plan to give a wanted criminal a military position and the Eastern territory when an entire knight order was chasing Juan at the risk of their lives.

“Are you aware of the fact that I’m being chased by the Church?” Juan responded apathetically.

“I have a lot of connections, Juan. It’s hard to find anyone in the key posts of the capital’s army who haven’t been trained by me. I’m sure they can help me protect one wanted criminal; after all, everyone owes me something,” Hela answered.

Juan raised his eyebrow as he realized that Hela was promising him protection from the empire.

“Horhell was also someone from the Order of Lindwurm, but I managed to protect him as well. Although I did have to pay quite the price, I was even able to prevent anyone from taking away the dragon which had been labeled as an evil beast within the empire. We have not only demi-humans but also guys from beyond the border just like you in our army,” Hela further explained.

“Hmm.”

“Of course, I won’t be able to put you in an official position on the surface, since the empire revolves only around humans within the border. But I guarantee you that you will be able to...