Ross's caravan had traveled a long way.
The escorting cavalry had been rotated twice along the way.
Even though Ross and his people had shown no signs of anything unusual, the cavalry guarding them on both sides had never relaxed their vigilance.
Ross himself did not care much.
But his captain of the guard's expression grew increasingly grave.
It was not until Ross asked that he revealed the reason. "The farther we go, the more elite and fierce the cavalry guarding us looks, and the stronger their combat power seems..."
Clearly, the captain of the guard no longer possessed the confidence he had at the beginning.
Ross merely smiled at this and said nothing.
At last, Ross's caravan arrived at Greenshade City, the current capital of Charles's territory.
Ross stepped out of the carriage. He observed Greenshade City in the distance for a while before saying, "Greenshade City... I've been here before."
The captain of the guard came over and asked, "Chief, is there something about Greenshade City?"
Ross said calmly, "Back when Kurto Shatterskull ruled Greenshade City, there was almost no difference between its city wall defenses and those of the city today."
"But... but ever since this elven lord took control of Greenshade City, you can tell just from the residents entering and leaving its gates that his rule is far better than Kurto Shatterskull's."
"I imagine that under his governance, the lives of the residents here are much better than before."
After looking over the city from outside, Ross said, "Let's enter the city!"
"Let's go meet this Sun Elf lord."
Most of Ross's guards were left behind to wait at a military camp outside the city.
Fewer than ten were permitted to follow Ross into the city.
Ross voiced no objection to this and obediently followed