Allies and Adversaries ( 359 )

As Buddy reveled in the excitement of chasing the new wild Pekko, he suddenly skidded to a stop upon spotting Giddie.Froze mid-stride, eyes wide. Then, in an instant—he turned tail and sprinted toward the Pekko pen, disappearing in a blur.

Just then, Garius emerged from the manor, accompanied by Alf and Erinnette.

"My lord," Alf observed with a grin, "it seems Giddie has brought more Pekko into his flock."

"Hmm… good job, Giddie," Garius acknowledged. "This means our elite Pekko unit will grow stronger for future conflicts."

Giddie, the gold-feathered leader of the Pekko flock, stood proudly at the center of the estate grounds, surrounded by newly recruited wild Pekko. Their feathers ruffled, eyes sharp, and stance disciplined—almost like soldiers awaiting orders.

Alf shook his head. "To think we'd reach a point where even our war mounts have their own military ranks…"

Erinnette chuckled. "Well, in Armand, even the pekko know discipline."