The cavalry squad led by Derrick completed their rendezvous with the Royal Army from Crystal Radiance, and next they would act as guides to lead the Crystal Radiance forces to merge with the main force of the Northwest Legion.
Continuing forward for half a day, the officers and men were exhausted and weary, so Harrison ordered a short rest.
Derrick saw that several ornate tents were being pitched once again, and a few attendants were busy carrying wine barrels inside them. He narrowed his eyes, suppressing the dissatisfaction welling up in his heart.
General, with all due respect, Derrick said softly to Harrison, who was walking alongside him. The frontline soldiers are trading their lives for time, yet some people seem to treat this like a picnic.
Harrison gave a wry smile without refuting him. Hailing from a prominent family, he knew the airs of these aristocratic scions better than anyone. Yet the complex relationships within the Royal Family forced him to maintain restraint.
"We will continue forward shortly, regardless of whether they have rested or whether they have had time to pack up," Harrison said firmly.
Derrick nodded, knowing this was already the greatest promise the other man could make.
He had already learned from the idle chatter along the way that the leader of the National Guardian Knights was none other than the current king's younger brother, Yuriko Rhodesney.
The brief rest ended, and Harrison Abbott stood at the front of the formation, his gaze sweeping sternly over the assembled soldiers of the Royal New Army.
He raised his arm high, his loud voice reaching the entire army: "Hear my command-set off at once, advance at full speed!"
The order was quickly passed down, and the soldiers soon straightened their ranks. Baggage wagons creaked and war horses neighed