In the end, Miles arrived in Koester. Before he could even catch his breath, Benjamin sent him out on another assignment.
"I need the most detailed intelligence on the Kingdom Army!"
The fall of Crusader Gate had indeed reshaped the situation in the Hori Kingdom to a great extent, but that did not necessarily mean The Church had abandoned its plans to attack. Judging by the distance, the Kingdom Army might reach Koester in just a few days. That was the most urgent problem they had to face.
He needed more information—even if they had already decided to retreat.
And Miles was too valuable a resource to waste; he had to be put to good use. Benjamin even found it somewhat regrettable. If Miles had been there when The Church attacked last time, with sufficient intelligence, the Black Nightmare Army's losses would certainly not have been so devastating.
With that, Benjamin sent him off. He took a deep breath and stood atop the city wall, pondering for a long while. Suddenly, he summoned the few remaining Wood Family knights in the Black Nightmare Army.
"You've heard about what happened at Crusader Gate, haven't you?"
The knights seemed somewhat hesitant upon hearing this, but they still nodded.
Seeing that, Benjamin continued, "Duchess Elizabeth and the entire Wood army are currently stationed inside the gate. Do you want to go there?"
At once, the knights became even more hesitant.
"We..."
"You don't need to worry about things here." Benjamin smiled. "We were going to abandon the city and relocate anyway. It doesn't matter if you leave. Besides, she is the head of your family. It is only right that you return to serve her. I won't be angry."
Hearing this, the knights exchanged glances. In the end, they lowered their heads together.