Raylo and Lillian walked side-by-side down the main road of Red Iron Castle.
The Stone Slab road underfoot was riddled with potholes, covered in the scars of battle.
The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder, dust, and the faint scent of blood.
"We've lost three Pegasus Knights. Seventeen members of the Knight Order are lightly wounded, and eight Knights were killed in action."
Lillian's tone was calm, but a flicker of sorrow still crossed her eyes.
"Pay the families of the fallen Knights a death benefit of three times the highest standard. If they have children, they can attend the Knight Training Camp for free, with the costs covered by the domain's treasury."
Raylo's voice was steady. On the battlefield, losses were inevitable.
Just then, Ed hurried over, his expression grave.
