The soldiers trained in full armor, weapons in hand. Their formations were impeccable, their presence overwhelming. The loyalty shining in their eyes showed they were ready to charge into the fray for Henry at a moment's notice.
Powerful! That was their first impression.
However, Boman and Fass knew in their hearts that this army alone was likely not enough to utterly crush Count John.
Count John's power was immense. He commanded countless elite soldiers and strong generals, and his domain had been managed for many years. His foundation was deep and could not be shaken easily.
Fass was the first to praise Henry's skill, giving him a thumbs-up. "Henry, your ability to train soldiers is truly something else. Just look at them—every man is full of vigor, their presence is overwhelming. I'd wager you couldn't find more than a handful of armies among all the empire's nobility that could compare to this one."
It's just what I'd expect from the undisputed top graduate of your class!
