Celebration Ball (1)

Upon hearing that Ang's military merits had been suppressed, the members of the Rose Warband quickly rushed to the city wall.

The morning breeze was slightly cold, and the morning mist had yet to disperse. A group of indignant women clad in Enchanted Armaments stood silently behind Ang.

"Commander." Janice was the first to speak, her tone carrying undisguised anger.

Ang turned around and looked at them, a faint smile curling at the corner of his lips. "What, are you all here to comfort me?"

"Commander, this is far too unfair to you!" A female warrior could no longer contain her fury and spoke indignantly.

"This is simply an abuse of authority!"

"This seriously violates the Empire's frontier development regulations!"

"They're deliberately suppressing you!"

Everyone spoke at once, their words fierce and their emotions difficult to calm.

Ang glanced at them, raised a hand slightly, and pressed it down in the air. The crowd fell silent at once.

"I know you're upset." His voice was steady and clear. "But I expected this long ago."

"You... you aren't really planning to take revenge on Marquis Peterson William, are you?" Maya's eyes widened abruptly, a trace of fear in her voice.

Ang did not answer. He merely raised an eyebrow lightly, neither confirming nor denying it.

"But he's a Tier 2 Great Warrior. His strength is unfathomable, and he controls the William Family. His backing runs deep," someone could not help but advise.

"Yes, Commander. It would be best to avoid his edge for now," another added quietly.

"Haha—" Ang suddenly laughed. "I know you mean well. Don't worry, I'm fine."

As he spoke, he dispersed them. "Go train. Don't gather around here. The city wall isn't a place to bask in the sun."

The women exchanged looks. Though unwilling, they still