But he didn't care about money. In this chaotic world, money was useless. Only martial power could bring him peace of mind.
The speech wasn't over yet. Lance had the ten soldiers who had accompanied the team come on stage. He distributed rewards of real gold and silver, conferred combat valor upon them, further strengthened their status as soldiers, and granted them honor.
He then extensively eulogized the Guard who had died in battle, invited the deceased's family on stage for commendation, and once again recited his promise: those who died would receive a subsidy, and their children could study for free.
Empty promises meant nothing; no amount of talk could compare to this gesture. The soldiers were eager to die for their Lord, and the people in the crowd were itching to become soldiers that very second, whether for the benefits or the honor.
But at this time, Lance made a very strange request.
