Chapter Three Hundred and Eighty-Two: The King and the Maiden, Together to...

The night dispersed, and the sun rose. Early next morning, the southern nobility hurriedly left Aotuo city heading south, each to their own fief. The king did not try to retain them, nor did he see any of the nobles. As sunset gave way to moonrise, and darkness once again descended, Aotuo city returned to its usual tranquility.

The Black Wolf's royal banner fluttered in the night. Xiulote was still busy in the tent. He gazed at the map of the southern terrain, pondering the subsequent arrangements.

"Bertade, Zicao County is vast and the environment complex. After the southern nobility's change of enfeoffment, I plan to form a new Zicao Legion and hand it over to the veteran Etalik."

The Head Warrior nodded respectfully.

"Your Majesty, General Etalik is calm and steady and familiar with the situation in Zicao County, indeed a suitable Legion Commander. With the general's qualifications, he should already be commanding a legion."

"Mm, I indeed owe him that..."