In the Imperial Capital, the nobles were probing the Elves' intentions while fiercely clashing over the interests of the Imperial Second Legion.
A considerable number of nobles believed that the Imperial Second Legion could be stationed in Northwind Province to guard against another invasion by the Abyss in the southeastern lands, or a counterattack from the Church of Dawn.
Most nobles thought this way. Although the remaining nobles stayed silent, they were not prepared to oppose the decision either.
However, a new voice had emerged in the Imperial Capital over the past two days.
A small number of nobles were not making an issue of the Imperial Second Legion. Instead, they were discussing knights' warhorses.
Most of the Empire's warhorses came from the Highlands. After a century of breeding, these horses had developed into an established bloodline, capable of carrying fully armored knights while maintaining tremendous speed.
But that was not the most important matter.
Grand Duke Russell had sent a letter to the Imperial Capital, expressing his hope that His Majesty the Emperor would consider replacing Highland Warhorses with Northern Warhorses.
Some nobles echoed his view. They were all landed nobles whose territories bordered the Northern Lands.
Their argument was simple and direct.
"Highland Warhorses cannot fully adapt to the icy, snowy environment of the Northern Lands. As a result, the army cannot leave fortress territory to fight. Moreover, during daily training, the cold weather causes Highland Warhorses considerable discomfort."
"In Northwind Province, Baron Ryan Clayton has already begun breeding new warhorses adapted to the Northern Lands. He has sent them to Highland Province for the Highland Mage Corps to compare the strengths and weaknesses of the two breeds. If their fundamental qualities are equal, then on the battlefields of the Northern Lands, Northern Warhorses should be needed more