Chapter 147

"Lead the way," Riftan said, nodding.

The knight promptly turned his horse around. Following suit, the soldiers fell into strict formation and began their march.

As Maxi trailed behind, her gaze swept over the sprawling array of tents, catapults, and hundreds of armored warhorses. Most notable was a field hospital behind the camp for those wounded in battle. Even a cursory glance revealed over two hundred patients being treated.

Amid the soldiers frantically transporting the injured and healers crouched before patients, she saw Riftan stop before a vibrantly colored tent. She hastily pulled on her reins as well. Hopping down from his horse, Riftan instructed Hebaron to establish their camp behind the Croyso encampment before entering the tent.

Maxi bit her lip. Throughout their journey, the duke's vassals had shown nothing but contempt for her husband. She feared that the same hostile reception awaited him here.