A distance of twelve thousand meters stretched between the main gate of Supreme Command and its main hall. More than four thousand soldiers from the Qixing Legion's Qixing Camp stood in formation along the road according to their usual training, solemn and still as a forest.
From the moment they entered the main gate, the group quietly observed the military bearing on both sides.
These soldiers could be considered elite, but they were still far inferior to the core legions of their respective nations.
However, when they considered how recently this army might have been established, they felt a heavy pressure settle upon them.
The Moon Knight, whose real name was Velin Ex, had become a High-tier Soul Intent knight before reaching a hundred years of age.
That meant that in less than eighty years, he had built such an army relying solely on his own territory.
As they entered the main hall, an imposing and solemn air washed over them.
The five came to the center of the hall and stood in a line. Without the slightest hesitation, they bowed and said, "Moon Knight!"
Velin raised his right hand slightly and helped the five of them up.
After straightening, the elderly man standing in the center stepped forward and bowed once more. "Honorable Moon Knight, my name is Simos. I come from the Kesanadu Duchy and serve as the Foreign Minister appointed by the Grand Duke of Kesanadu."
"The Kesanadu Duchy is located at the southern end of the Ansier Archipelago."
"The four behind me come from the same archipelago, though they belong to different nations."
"The one on the left is Toval, Guard Knight Commander of the Grand Duke of the Orum Duchy."
"The silver-haired lady further to the left is Vicana Resas. She comes from the Ressas