The Iron Crown
Chapter 689

Scout Cavalry Battle

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No one dared respond to Farrant's words. In her presence, these young men were still very restrained.

"I believe your mothers have already told you why I summoned you here. The Northern Frontier is short on troops, and I need a group of people to join the army and become a reliable force. And you are the group in whom I have placed the greatest hopes!"

The young men still did not dare speak, but from the way they glanced at one another, Farrant knew they were very eager.

"Admittedly, some of you may not have undergone combat training, but what I want is loyalty! Absolute loyalty! As the sons of knights, you should be familiar with those two words, shouldn't you?"

Farrant's eyes narrowed slightly. Her stern expression made her look extremely intimidating, and the young men suddenly felt a murderous aura sweep over them.

Although Farrant had once been merely the Grand Duchess, as a general who had commanded troops in battle, she had been absolutely unquestionable within the army. When she lost her temper, she was even more terrifying than Reiner. Intimidating this group of young men was simplicity itself!

The young men fell silent as cicadas in winter. After mumbling for a while, they all said, "Loyalty is honor, and honor is my life!"

Seeing their fearful expressions, Farrant smiled and said, "In that case, I am willing to trust you. Are you willing to remain here and serve? I will give you a future, a bright future!"

Although Farrant was the Grand Duchess, she technically had no right to make such a promise on Reiner's behalf. However, she knew that her husband would certainly not object once he returned.

Her eye for detail was sharp. After discovering that these people could become an unstable factor

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