"Why were you captured at Maple Fort? And why were you captured as the Commander of Maple Fort?"
Colonel Skool's words made many of the freedmen in the grand council hall suddenly realize—the United Provinces officer in front of them was the "Red Rose Shield" who had steadfastly defended Maple Fort!
Since Maple Fort wasn't conquered until July 2nd—just six days ago—many freedmen from outer counties arrived right before the Red Rose banner fell from the high walls of Maple Fort.
Therefore, even the freedmen from outer counties knew somewhat about the heroic deeds of the "Red Rose Shield."
However, at this moment, the people under the grand council hall dome struggled to connect the haggard, skeletal, almost zombie-like Provincial officer on trial with the resilient and tenacious "Red Rose Shield" who had resisted the "Blood Wolf" for nearly a month.
In fact, the terrible impression Alder Felter left the jurors had even slightly diminished Winters' evaluation among the freedmen.
