As soon as Ethan left with his mother, Doran remained where he was, feet firmly planted on the newly laid stones of the central square.
His eyes slowly swept over the citizens, who were still reeling from the upheaval, their homes recently relocated to make way for the new barracks at the heart of the city.
Then he turned to the soldiers, their eyes gleaming as they took in the newly built barracks.
"What are you waiting for? Come on, take your positions! Soon, a new battalion will enter the Hell Soldier's Gate!" Doran commanded, his firm voice cutting through the chatter like a blade.
The murmurs ceased instantly. Thalion, Doran's second-in-command, began organizing the soldiers alongside Theron, issuing brief, direct orders that carried to every corner of the complex.
Calming four thousand excited men was no simple task, but fortunately, the Goldenveil army was no ordinary force.
