Boles nodded in satisfaction and lifted a hand, pressing down on the thunderous roar.
His gaze turned to Friedrich von Schmidt, who stood beside him as solemn and solid as a mountain, and he announced the second appointment in a ringing voice. "To thoroughly eradicate the bandit scourge in Herwenham and return peace to the people, this commissioner hereby appoints: Knight Friedrich von Schmidt as Pacification Commissioner of Herwenham, with overall command of all military operations against bandits within the territory! The Eagle's Nest Cavalry Corps, as well as all subsequently formed and trained units, shall be under his control and deployment!"
Friedrich stepped forward, a sharp glint flashing through his ice-blue eyes, and accepted the order solemnly. "Friedrich accepts the command! I shall spare no effort and sweep the world clean!"
Immediately afterward, Boles announced another appointment—one that was beyond many people's expectations, yet carried far-reaching significance. "In addition, to strengthen our anti-bandit forces and widely recruit loyal and courageous local men, this commissioner hereby establishes the Rhine Land Corps, with an authorized strength of fifteen hundred men, to garrison the Rhine Land region, assist in suppressing the bandit scourge, and defend the villages!"
"Knight Charlotte de Rochefort is appointed Deputy Pacification Commissioner, and concurrently commanding officer of the Rhine Land Corps!"
This order was equivalent to formally incorporating Charlotte and the troops she was about to recruit into Herwenham's official military system, granting them a legitimate identity and authority.
As the news spread, the crowd below reacted in different ways. The soldiers were somewhat curious, while some well-informed locals showed thoughtful expressions, realizing the weight carried by this young female knight and the Rochefort Family behind her.
After the three orders had been announced, Boles took a deep breath and walked to the very front edge of the