In the end, David made it clear that because the Rhine Chamber of Commerce's most distinguished guest had been insulted, he was unwilling to set foot in Moduna again, and could only decline Storm City's lord's kind offer.
The envoy immediately swore a solemn oath that he would go back and properly discipline that ill-mannered Illidan.
Afterward, Akil asked Li in confusion, "That old fellow usually seems so amiable. Why is he being so relentless this time? That young knight, Illidan, was it? I thought he seemed pretty decent!"
But Invel could not make sense of it either, so he quietly went to ask David.
David smiled and explained that no one wanted such a powerful neighbor sleeping beside them. The Golden Dragon Mercenary Corps was already the largest mercenary corps, yet now it was training mercenaries according to the standards of regular knights. Judging from what they had seen today, the results were unquestionably remarkable.
They would surely grow even stronger in the future. This Illidan was clearly their model example. The reason I insisted on refusing to forgive Illidan this time was actually to make the Golden Dragon punish him. Though such punishment might not be particularly severe, it would certainly set an example for the young mercenaries of the Golden Dragon, making them understand that remaining true to knightly faith would lead to no good end.
Just like that, David quietly led the Golden Dragon Mercenary Corps' young mercenaries down the wrong path without anyone noticing.
Then David sighed. "Of course, this is merely my own wishful thinking. The true royal road is to train soldiers even stronger than the Golden Dragon mercenaries!"
Li could only give a few dry laughs in response, though he still had a question in his heart. No matter what, the Rhine