Commander Gallion later entered a well-lit room to see Lord Steinhouse sitting at the centre, reading a bunch of papers. He frowned at the relaxed look on Walter's face and walked closer.

"The plan was executed well. We lost two men. I estimate they will notice their predicament in two days," the commander said.

"Two days is enough time for you to return," Walter said.

"Are you not coming? Even though things are practically easy from here on, you still were given a job to do by His Majesty." Commander Gallion frowned in disapproval.

"When all is handled at Westforte castle, return to the capital," Walter instructed.

"I already said I will be going to join the battle at the Northern Lan capital after the second wave arrives," the commander said.

"So you will be disobeying orders then? Without my stamp, what papers will you be presenting to the so-called soldiers you are expecting in the Northern Lan capital?" Walter asked calmly.

"Even though you wish to be of no use in this war, you should at least allow the rest of us to make ourselves useful," the commander said.

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"When the second wave arrives, they will tell you the same thing. You are but a commander of a small platoon. Do you claim to know how the generals intend to win the war?" Walter asked and the commander paused. Yes, he would not usually be so against orders, because he did not know what the generals had planned for this war.

"It's because I am a nobleman and not a soldier. I understand that." Walter said and the commander paused. If he knew this all along, why did he not punish him for his disobedience? Yes, he was not happy with noblemen who know nothing about warfare leading troops and becoming commanders.

"You must understand that even your generals have no place in this war. Like I said, if Northern Lan was so weak that Juhntt army could fight them, the king would not have waited till now to get rid of them. Those who will fight are the martial artists from Queen Raine's family,"

"I heard the rumours that Queen Raine's family has such power, but that is a stretch. Our kingdom is a first-rate..." the commander started to lecture.

"Fine, fine. Do as you like. You will still be returned to the capital no matter what you do," Walter said waving him away tiredly.

"Where will you be?" the commander asked and Walter remained silent.

"I'm asking so that when I am asked, I can say confidently where you are," the commander said.

"I'll be here a while. You may go," Walter said and he paused a bit, before leaving.

Walter watched him leave till the door closed. Only then did he sigh.

"Dealing with soldiers is too tiresome," he said and got up. His steps were slow and relaxed, soon another foot step sounded behind him. He did not turn as he knew who it was. He took a second entrance out of the room.