Ch 55 The Welcome

At Luminara's gates, soldiers and their general were welcomed with celebration amid crowds and cheers of victory.

Of course, not all fifty thousand had returned. To maintain defense operations across the nation, Kenji had assembled this temporary force by drawing portions from twelve armies stationed throughout the country. Only General Balinos and a few thousand troops originally stationed in Luminara had actually returned.

General Balinos sat astride his distinctive black horse, his battle armor appearing even more imposing in the sunlight.

People cheered along both sides of the road. For Camelot's citizens, their nation's strength was something worth celebrating, especially when embodied by General Balinos.

Honestly, the General's face was truly frightening, but that didn't affect his popularity. If anything, in many people's eyes, it had become the hero's trademark - children would often smear mud on their faces trying to imitate the General's scar.