That lie was perhaps also a way to give oneself a shot of courage.
However, as the army approached, seeing the vanguard composed of numerous Heavy Armor Knights clad in refined plate armor, Count Runav couldn't help but be astonished.
He hadn't expected that the Master of Thorns would command such a massive Elite Knight Corps.
Such a powerful Earl of the Northern Kingdom—Runav realized he had never even heard of him before.
Putting aside his doubts, Runav and Baron Yevan, who had acquaintances within the Thorny Flower family, stepped forward to greet them.
Leon similarly spurred his horse forward, scrutinizing the candid Shatai Knight. Though only three months had passed since they last met, his youthful face seemed to have endured much hardship, now even bearing a mustache on his upper lip.
"Long time no see, Lord Yevan."
"It is a pleasure to meet you again, Mr. Leon."
