Many of the Free People in Mountain Forest Town could trace their origins back to the Wushan Territory's Alliance Army, which had suppressed the noble resistance.
Take Tom, who surrendered, for instance. His father was a Professional Knight who died in the Battle of Mountain Forest Town.
Or the male servant, Gallon, whose father was a logistics soldier who also died in the war.
Civil Servant Wilson, though unconnected to the Alliance Army, had been a house servant to the previous Baron—a position similar to Chahar's before he became a steward. This was why Wilson was quite literate and possessed a clear, logical way of handling matters.
At this moment, Wilson was sitting upright in a chair in the dining hall. Before him was a bowl of thick meat stew, and in his hand, he held a piece of white bread.
'How many years has it been!'
Wilson's heart trembled. It had been many years since he had tasted such fine white bread, and just as long since he'd had such a rich stew.
