Xiluo's fury and impassioned manner moved many of those present, including the Paladin Andy.
Indeed.
As a camp commander, wasn't training such incompetent soldiers the greatest dereliction of duty?
If trash like this stayed in the camp, they would only be marching to their deaths when they eventually went to war. Their own deaths were one thing.
But their incompetence would endanger every subject in the city!
They were a scourge!
Fortunately, Xiluo had rooted them out!
Xiluo Utrasis! Had I misunderstood him all along? Was he truly a Chromatic Dragon with a sense of justice?
Andy was moved.
Even Gordon and the other two dragons exchanged looks. They had no idea...
That the soldiers' annual pay ultimately belonged to Xiluo.
They were utterly baffled, too.
This guy cared so much about Niro City?
Only Alice smiled without speaking.
"Perhaps you're right, Sir Xiluo... Having soldiers like these in the camp isn't just Saiter's fault. I've also neglected my duties. I've failed the lord... and the subjects...
"My lord! I beg you to punish me for my incompetence!"
The Paladin Andy knelt on one knee before Alice, his head bowed in shame.
"No... This isn't your fault, Uncle Andy.
"These past few years, you've been protecting either my father or me. The entire camp has been managed by Saiter and the others.
"The blame for this dereliction of duty lies entirely with him!
"As lord, I hereby dismiss him from his post!
"Sir Xiluo has such a strong sense of justice, and his retainers are so capable. What do you think about placing the Eastern Military Camp under his management, Uncle Andy?"
Alice gently helped the Paladin up as she spoke.
"Thank you for your forgiveness, my lord... I have no objections. Given Sir Xiluo's character, I believe he will