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Seeing that Marquis Guilford had everything arranged, Alex was no longer so anxious and simply left the arrangements to him.

After they joined the convoy at the docks, the Vela Nobles' party became a vast procession of over a hundred carriages and freight wagons. A convoy of that size certainly needed a substantial escort.

However, since they had come by sea on this occasion, the Vela Nobles had not brought many guards. Even the great noble houses had fewer than two hundred between them, and they had brought no warhorses, leaving them without any cavalry at all.

Alex warmly welcomed Marquis Guilford's offer to provide an escort. Victor, meanwhile, saw it as an excellent opportunity. They had already seen the Kingdom Navy, and the guards Marquis Guilford arranged would give them a glimpse of the Kingdom Army's strength.

When the convoy left Beckman City, a cavalry force of over three hundred was already waiting outside. Marquis Guilford called over its commander and introduced him to Alex, Victor, and the others.

"This is Viscount Lugan, commander of the Cavalry Regiment of the Seventh Legion, which is stationed in our Eastern Coastal Province and answers directly to the kingdom. For this journey, I specifically contacted its commander, Count Sker, and asked him to send his finest soldiers and officers to serve as your escort."

"Viscount Lugan, this is Duke Alex, this is Marquis Victor, and this is...

"These lords I am introducing to you led the Vela Region into joining the kingdom and have all rendered great service to it. They have formed a diplomatic delegation to travel to Golden Tree City, the Royal Capital, for an audience with the king. Be sure to guard them well."

Lugan gave a military salute. "Rest assured, Marquis Guilford. Count Sker has given me an