Sina walked atop the wall with an unpleasant expression. It felt like it was just yesterday when she had been full of respect for the Templars, but all she felt from the conversation she just had with Velkre was irritation and mild disgust—but it was unknown whether it was because she saw their true colors or simply due to the situation she was in.

Sina looked up and found Juan and Horhell approaching her from the opposite side while Juan gave her a round of applause.

“I have no idea why someone like me, who is completely unsuitable to be the commander, has suddenly been granted this position, but I’m only accepting your offer for the time being because of Centurion Horhell’s desperate request and the fact that we are in an emergency. After all, we must prevent the Imperial Army from being trampled on by the rebels by any means. I will step down from this position as soon as the situation is over,” Sina said while alternating between glaring at Juan and Horhell.

“You seemed to be quite good at this job when I saw you talking to Velkre. Just take the position for good.”

Sina glared at Juan upon hearing his joke. Sina was still young and lacked enough experience. She was an excellent knight who was full of potential, but the position of commander of the Fourth Division as well as suddenly being put in charge of the fortress of Beldeve was daunting for her. However, Sina knew the ropes to commanding on the battlefield, since all...