Young Knights

Marshal Estai was smiling quite heartily, but in reality, he was in a state of "I don't know what else to do but smile," feeling a bit awkward inside.

The Marshal was the commander of the Blue Team in the exercise, but he was also the Marshal of the Banners in the Grand Marshal's Mansion, which meant he was the Empire's Supreme Commander of Military Orders. Thus, the "position" he mentioned earlier could refer to his command of the Blue Team or his status within the Grand Marshal's Mansion.

Among the common folk of the Empire, the Supreme Commander of Military Orders referred to the Three Chief Officers of the Grand Marshal's Mansion: the Marshal of the Banners, the Seal Bearer Officer, and the Stable Master Officer. However, there was also a non-standing position called the "Sword Bearer Officer," specifically prepared for the Grand Electors.

This was established by the Dawn Dynasty to commemorate the glorious years of its founding. In those times, during his later years, the Founding Emperor handed his sword to his youngest daughter, who was also his strongest and wisest child, ordering her to lead the army in his stead. This act resolved the succession crisis at the beginning of the nation's founding.

Therefore, theoretically, the non-standing Sword Bearer Officer was the true Supreme Commander of Military Orders. And once a Grand Elector obtained this position, in the Galactic Empire ruled by military nobles, it signaled only one thing—the Imperial Crown Prince.

Understanding the implications, Marshal Estai couldn't help but let his imagination run wild.

*So, was she making a statement to me just now? Or was she forcing me to make one? No! These Grand Electors nowadays, they're all dragons and tigers; who knows what they'll turn into when they fight for the throne. As