Early the next morning, Horn took a group of Child Soldiers and Imperial Guard on horseback to the south of the island, accompanied by Jeska and Hakuto.
Following the end of the bloody battle at Joan of Arc Castle, although Hakuto still claimed to be a captive, he had already started working for Horn.
Previously, Jeska said Hakuto was the person he had seen most knowledgeable about training soldiers, and it was true; in just one day those bishops had become much more obedient.
Horn brought them along this trip, first to discuss training and selection issues, and second to conduct an on-site inspection of El Camp.
Horn understood that as a commander, one must be diligent; matters that ought to be handled by oneself must be personally overseen and executed.
Even though it was drizzling, it had to be done.
The horses galloped, startling several nests of birds, crossing the hills; a dozen riders trotted forward on the muddy ground after the rain.
