Unearthing the Traitor

Soon, Capofeli and the others also noticed the situation at the Cavalry camp, and they all asked Moro what was going on.

Moro then relayed his conversation with Victor to the others.

When they learned that the Duke Golden Sunflower, representing the Vela Nobles, was willing to accept the dismissed Cavalry officers, most of the Legion Commander of the Imperial Guard Legion were very fond of him, except for Capofeli was somewhat surprised.

After all, according to his understanding, the Royal Family used to be quite strict about contact between the high nobility and the Imperial Guard Legion.

Therefore, previously, the Dukes Marquis of the kingdom had avoided the affairs of the Imperial Guard Legion, unwilling to inquire about or interfere.

Now that Duke Victor is doing this, it's hard not to make other connections in his mind.

Five days later, the construction of the entire Cavalry camp was basically completed. After all, it was just a temporary dwelling, and most of it could be made of wood. In addition, the construction was carried out day and night to meet the deadline, so the construction speed was very fast.

The Cavalry battalion finally received the inspection they had been looking forward to. Duke Barick himself came to the Imperial Guard Legion's Main Camp, both to inspect the Imperial Guard Legion and to visit and review the Cavalry composed of the sons of the Vela Nobles.

Capofeli and the others stayed by Duke Barick's side. Duke Barick asked in great detail about the internal affairs of the Imperial Guard Legion, including even the soldiers' food, clothing, daily necessities, and training.

Fortunately, these Legion Commanders were not incompetent fools; they knew their troops very well and could answer all their questions.

Duke Barick was initially very serious, but seeing how professional the Legion Commanders were, he gradually relaxed.

This change greatly pleased Moro and the others; did it mean their work had gained the future king's approval?

After making a thorough search without any problems, Duke Barick arrived at the camp of the Vela Nobles.

When we arrived, the camp had already been cleaned, and the entire camp looked very clean and tidy.

All the Vela Nobles were dressed in brand-new military uniforms, all taken from the Imperial Guard Legion's storeroom, which made them look dashing and heroic.

These young men, selected from the Vela Nobles, were all tall and, in most cases, had very regular features.

A small number of those who were slightly less attractive were also placed at the back of the line by their respective team leaders, their faces blocked by their companions.

Therefore, what Duke Barick saw was a team that was outstanding in both style and spirit, especially since each member appeared energetic and vibrant.

Before Duke Barick had even reached the center of the ranks and taken his place, a single, unified command rang out, and all the soldiers simultaneously mounted their horses in perfect unison, the movement ending cleanly and efficiently with a sharp "snap."

The troops that had been waiting with their horses in front of Duke Barick had now become Cavalry on horseback, ready to charge.

Duke Barick's eyes lit up at the sight.

He felt that this was the perfect force, suitable to serve as the honor guard during his coronation.

Although the Imperial Guard Legion also has its own ceremonial unit, its appearance is slightly inferior to that of this unit.

After all, those teams were recruited from ordinary people. Even though they were all young people selected from the Freemen of the Royal Domain, their temperament was far less outstanding than that of these young men from noble families.

Duke Barick was convinced that having these young men from Vela as his parade contingent for his Coronation Ceremony would definitely add luster to the Coronation Ceremony.

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on his lips, and he began to wave and nod in response to the young men.

Then the young men shouted in unison, "Long live the Raine Kingdom!" and "Long live the King!" This made Duke Barick's lips curl into a wider smile, but he kept saying that he had not yet ascended the throne.

After the first inspection, Duke Barick summoned all the Squad Leaders and spoke with them individually, asking them how they had felt during this time.

I felt it was a real shame when I learned that these young men from Vela were training at the camp every day and hadn't even visited Golden Tree City yet.

"There are still several days until the ceremony, so you can have plenty of time to explore Golden Tree City. Its scenery is unparalleled on the continent, and you definitely won't be disappointed."

You can also show the young men the route for the parade; our parade route will be on Royal Capital Avenue.

As Duke Barick finished speaking, all the Squad Leaders present smiled happily; this was very good news.

After all, the Duke's words meant they could be part of the parade at the Coronation Ceremony, which was definitely an honor.

Duke Barick looked at the dozen or so people in front of him. Although they were of different ages, they all looked very outstanding, with agile figures, dignified faces, and exceptional temperament, especially the youngest Brando.

Duke Barick said to Brando, "You must be the Marquis Great Oak. You are indeed a promising young man."

It's a pity I didn't get to witness the Old Count's brilliance back then. I often hear Duke Victor mention him. If he were here, he would be very pleased to see how much you've grown."

Duke Barick had clearly done his homework beforehand, recognizing Brando's identity at a glance.

Brando was also very flattered. He immediately put on a grateful expression and said to Duke Barick, "If my grandfather could see the Great Oak Family, under the leadership of the Raine Kingdom, achieve its current development and growth, he would also feel extremely gratified."

"Thank you for the Kingdom's trust in our family, and thank you to the late King and His Majesty the King."

"I haven't been crowned yet, just call me Duke!"

Besides, Duke Victor is your godfather, and I have a very good relationship with him; he's considered your elder!

After that, you will serve in the kingdom for at least three years before returning to inherit your territory. I believe this will be a valuable experience in your life.

"Yes, it is my honor to serve you in the Royal Capital. I hope to learn and grow during this time, and live up to the kindness of my grandfather and godfather in raising me."

Duke Barick nodded, and then spoke with each of the other Squad Leaders. The Duke had done his homework very well; he could recognize almost everyone and even know some details about their families. Such thoughtful concern clearly earned him everyone's respect.

After all, the fact that the future king knew their names and even their family history was a sign of great importance, creating a harmonious atmosphere between the monarch and his subjects.

Soon after the conversation ended, Duke Barick prepared to leave.

Before leaving, however, he said to Capofeli, who was following him, "Count, transfer 1,000 sets of Bright Gold Cavalry armor and vests from within the Imperial Guard Legion and give them to these young men."

I believe that on the day I ascend the throne, they will be the most dazzling sight at the entire ceremony.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Capofeli and the others immediately nodded in agreement, but what they truly thought remained unknown.

After all, drawing these Bright Gold armors from within the Imperial Guard Legion instead of from the national treasury was definitely a form of preferential treatment for them, since these Bright Gold armors were all registered and documented.

The Imperial Guard Legion had never encountered anything like this before, only ever receiving things from others. But now, the Imperial Guard Legion had no choice but to accept it, since they had made a mistake before!

Duke Barick returned to the Royal Palace, while Capofeli and the others saw him off as he left the Main Camp.

After Duke Barick had gone some distance, Capofeli and the remaining men discussed that the Bright Gold Cavalry armor would be shared by the various legions.

Although everyone still felt some resentment, they had no choice but to accept it.

Another reason is that since the Legion Commanders all know that Duke Victor has done the Imperial Guard Legion a great favor, they are no longer so resistant to this Royal Guard Cavalry unit composed of the sons of the Vela Nobles.

After a quick discussion, the group divided the armor among themselves, with each contributing 100, 200, and 300, before returning to their respective camps.

When Capofeli returned to his residence, he saw the Count of Lewis, whom he had met before.

Before Count Lewis could ask any questions, Count Capofeli replied, "I have found the mole, and I will immediately hand over the evidence to you."

"Once this matter is settled, you don't need to trouble this old man anymore. Anyway, I'll probably leave the army after His Majesty the King ascends the throne."

Count Lewis was taken aback by what he heard, but Capofeli's attitude, he nodded in agreement.

Capofeli then took out a Wooden Box, handed it to Count Lewis, and instructed him, "I just obtained this evidence and its contents. The other party should not have discovered it. You must handle it carefully."

I don't know who's behind him, but I'll try not to alert them. I trust His Majesty will handle this matter well.

Lewis noticed the pain on Count Capoferi's face, so he didn't linger and left with his belongings.

A few days later, Legion Commander Masolin left the Second Legion citing illness.

However, this incident did not cause much of a stir within the Imperial Guard Legion system. Most people genuinely believed that Legion Commander Masolin had resigned from Legion Commander position due to illness.

However, Masolin's old nemesis, Legion Commander Moro, had been listless for several days, and everyone assumed he was saddened by Masolin's illness.

Thanks to Capofeli's actions and the upcoming Coronation Ceremony, the Duke Barick did not make a big deal out of the matter, but only dealt with Masolin and a few of his close subordinates.

The Second Legion also remained largely unaffected, thanks to the help of Capofeli and several other Legion Commanders, and the Imperial Guard Legion remained very stable.