Then everyone filed into the Lord's Mansion, their footsteps echoing through the broad corridors.
Before long, a group of officers with no current assignments hurried over after hearing the news.
Fortunately, when Ang had first designed the Lord's Mansion, he had reserved ample space in the council chamber. Now, nearly two hundred mid-ranking officers from the 47th Regiment, along with some North Wind Territory members currently in Amnath, could all find seats.
Natiya and Linya were thoughtfully sent off to rest. After the exhausting journey, they truly needed some time to recuperate.
Dana still refused to leave Ang's side and sat obediently beside him.
Once everyone had arrived, the heavy doors of the council chamber slowly closed. The thick hinges gave a deep creak, as though heralding the arrival of a tense and solemn atmosphere.
The officers' gazes soon gathered on the tall figure beside Ang.
Minotaurs had existed only in legends within their memories, yet one now stood before them in the flesh.
They knew that Quintina had designated a Living Quarters for Minotaur children, but no one understood why Minotaurs had appeared in Amnath City.
Only now did they realize that things might be far more complicated than they appeared.
Ang swept his gaze across every officer in the hall, his expression calm and solemn. "It has been many days. I am glad to see that everyone is safe and well."
"My lord, we are all well!" the officers replied in unison, their voices neat and resounding, full of a soldier's confidence and loyalty.
What followed was a reporting meeting that lasted until evening.
Ang quietly listened as each officer gave their report for duty, nodding from time to time and occasionally asking questions.
He committed every detail firmly to memory.
He understood that if he was to