The Regressed Mercenary's Machinations

Chapter 446

When Ghislain arrived in the capital, word of his presence quickly spread, drawing crowds eager to catch a glimpse of him.

“It’s the Commander of the Northern Army!”

“They say he’s single-handedly eliminating the Rifts!”

“He’s the kingdom’s last hope!”

By now, Ghislain’s name was known to everyone in the Kingdom of Rutania. Since the outbreak of the Rifts and the ensuing plagues, the kingdom’s economy had suffered worse than during any drought.

Without Ghislain and his northern army, recovery would not have come as swiftly as it had. On top of that, his actions—disciplining selfish lords and distributing medicine to the people—made him a celebrated hero among the common folk.

Maurice laughed heartily and clapped Ghislain on the shoulder. To Maurice, Ghislain was a godsend, taking on the brunt of the kingdom’s problems with his northern army. Thanks to him, Maurice had been able to concentrate the royal army on guarding the southern borders and containing the ducal faction.

Ghislain, however, was quietly wondering when exactly he had become Marquis McQuarry’s “nephew.”

“Come, let’s head inside. Everyone’s waiting.”

Welcomed by the royalist nobles, Ghislain entered the royal palace, where he was promptly ushered into a grand hall. There, he met a gathering of ornately dressed delegates from various kingdoms, alongside Marquis Branford and key figures from the royal faction.

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