"Still inside." The guard raised his hand in salute, took the reins, shrank his neck, and answered softly, "But he's already started cursing. It's loud!"
Mason's breath caught. He waved his hand dismissively. The guard looked at the captain sympathetically, saluted again, and led the warhorse toward the stable.
After the Maplestone City incident, Iron Peak County's position within the Newly Reclaimed Lands Province grew increasingly delicate.
On one hand, judging by the practical actions of the "Montaigne gang," they were undoubtedly rebellious traitors;
But on the other hand, Winters Montagne had never openly raised a rebel flag, and several "rebel officers" were still not officially dismissed from the New Reclamation Legion. Technically speaking, the Legion was still supposed to pay them their monthly salaries.
