Kingdom Legion

As the two spoke, the passenger ship finally cleared that narrow stretch of river. The river ahead no longer required towlines, and they could raise the sails again and continue downstream.

However, Victor and Edmund noticed that some of the laborers who had finished their work had already collapsed. No one paid them any attention. Before long, all the laborers were driven by the guards to tow the next ship.

Victor shrugged and got up to leave. Edmund's expression darkened when he saw the scene. He might not have cared much under normal circumstances, but having just listened to Victor, seeing this only made Victor's words seem increasingly reasonable.

Over the following days, Victor and Edmund spoke far less. Whenever he had nothing to do, Victor took Brando around the ship to enjoy the scenery. Though this canal had been artificially dug for water transport, it also incorporated many natural riverways, and there was plenty of fine scenery along the route.

Moreover, this Grand Canal had been completed for over a century, and its supporting facilities were comprehensive. There were countless trading posts along the canal, while merchants in small boats sold all kinds of goods on the water. Victor especially liked buying foods unique to the Raine Kingdom. Though he occasionally picked a dud, most of them were delicious enough, and Brando's little face visibly grew rounder.

To keep Brando from turning into a little fat pig before returning to Vela, Victor began training with him aboard the ship. While practicing martial skills, Victor also caught the attention of Viscount Lugan, who was traveling with the escort.

Viscount Lugan immediately saw that Victor was highly skilled. Lugan himself was also deeply fond of martial arts and was one of the foremost cavalry commanders among the two Royal Legions stationed