Sigrin slowly rose to his feet. Feeling the power within his body and the fullness of his soul, he immediately dropped to his knees and bowed his head. "Commander, thank you for your gift."
"This isn't a gift. It's what you deserve." Velin bent down and helped Sigrin back up. "You brought such vital intelligence to the army at the cost of your life. Your story deserves to be known by the First Corps and every soldier of the Qixing Army."
"General Verlit."
"At your command." Verlit stepped forward and bowed.
Velin turned to Verlit and ordered, "From today onward, Sigrin will be your adjutant. I hope you'll train him well."
"As you command." Verlit answered.
"All right. Sigrin, stay. Everyone else, disperse."
"Yes, Commander." The generals bowed, then departed one after another.
Before long, only Velin, Kyle, and Sigrin remained in the hall.
"Sit." Velin pointed at a nearby chair and spoke to Sigrin.
After bowing respectfully, Sigrin went to sit on the right. He kept his back straight and his hands on his knees, ready to rise and answer at any moment.
Returning to his seat of honor, Velin noticed Sigrin's posture and said with a smile, "No need to be nervous. I just want to have a talk."
"Yes, Commander."
Sigrin gradually relaxed, but he was still tense inside and did not dare let down his guard in the slightest.
"You're from Star Moon County in Eagle Territory. Your father is a merchant, your mother an adventurer. You have a wife and a child."
"Yes, Commander."
"Come to think of it, your background is quite similar to one of my Guardian Knights."
"If there's a chance, I can introduce the two of you. You might have plenty to talk about."
Hearing that gentle voice, Sigrin parted his