It's hard to say whether the initial appearance of the Southern Army at Kingsfort was a success or failure.
On one hand, the United Provinces Army, marching out from the port amid the welcoming by the "model citizens," seemed rather small in scale.
In any case, no matter how Kingsfort people counted, they couldn't count up to a thousand.
On the other hand, the spirit and vigor of the United Provinces Army was a fresh sight for the Kingsfort people.
Every United Provinces soldier was a young, robust lad, marching with agile steps, full of energy.
Their weapons and equipment were exquisite—although their helmets and breastplates were not polished, they were thoroughly cleaned, with no rust;
Their spears and firearms were evidently well-maintained, with clean firing grooves and spearheads gleaming brightly.
The neat military appearance, complete equipment, combined with their vibrant spirits, were truly pleasing to the eye.
