"Have all the troops returned?"
"My lord, not yet. There are still a dozen or so infantry units that won't be back until tomorrow."
"Hmm... in that case, prepare plenty of food and wine. Tomorrow is a grand victory banquet. It's been a month. It's time to promote those who've earned it."
Henry paused, his gaze shifting to Bain in the distance, who was directing the Grassland Warriors as they corralled the horses. He chuckled. "Some of our boys are due for a step up, too. Staying an Attendant forever isn't the way to go, is it? Haha."
The new recruits' parade and drill was over. Next would be a grand promotion ceremony for the veterans.
After conquering Odoche, they were flush with funds and military equipment—so much so that they could be considered "over-armed."
